This is for today's TLC, Getting Personal. I made it for my son's girlfriend, Jenny, who is graduating from college. When they first started dating, he asked her what was her favorite color. Her answer was Rainbow and Tie Dye. Needless to say, the girl loves color! She is a petite little sweetheart, and I am so proud of her. I wanted to make sure that I had plenty of color on her personal card.
I used the JustRite Monogram stamper to make Jenny's monogram. The technique that I used is just plain old heat embossing. I used clear embossing powder and repeated 3 times to really give it shine and texture. It may not be fancy, but it is my favorite technique. The first time I ever walked in to a rubber stamp store, many many years ago, the owner was sitting behind the counter embossing an image. I was fascinated and completely hooked. So this technique is personal to me, too.
I think Jenny will like this colorful card...hope you do, too. TFL!
Date: Monday, June 7, 2010 GMT Views: 1769
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Accessories: Groovy Guava Stitched Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, The Paper Studio Gemstones, Clear Embossing Powder, Scallop Circle Punch, Nestabilities Circles, Paper Piercing Tool & Mat Pack
Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55665
Mon, Jun 07, 2010 @ 2:50 PM
What a fun card!! It sure does have lots of color and looks like it is for someone young. I'm sure she will love this card. It is so neat and personal.
Registered: August 7, 2005 Location: Grinders Switch Posts: 654
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 5:58 PM
Leisa - what an ADORABLE card you made. I just know she will love it because 1) it's her favorite color and 2) it's from YOU! Love how you tied together the colors of the stripe with the paisley and the time you took to triple emboss.
------------------------------ Lisa
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Registered: December 2, 2006 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 7832
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 7:44 PM
Leisa, this is so cool...very retro, I think. I know she will love it. Great job- love the ribbon. Miss you.
------------------------------ Diane If life was fair, Elvis would be alive and all the impersonators would be dead. Johnny Carson Please visit My Gallery and My blog Planted in Joy
Registered: March 19, 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 749
Fri, Jun 11, 2010 @ 8:43 PM
Leisa, I know what you mean about embossing. Heating the powder and watching it transform into an embossed image is just amazing. Your card is so pretty & colorful. Love the stamped envelope too! I know Jenny is going to feel very special when she receives her card. Hugs, Trish