Hello there! Today it's my turn to share a Papertrey Ink Tip & Trick with you and I thought I'd share with you a fun way to use your embossing powder and dies. It's not your traditional method, but the results are irresistible and filled with possibilities.
Begin with your chosen die cut. I love the new Branching Out die and have chosen to use it along with vellum. Any medium will work, I just happen to love this technique combined with the translucence of vellum.
Next, run your die, right-side town, over your watermark ink pad. I just press the vellum lightly into the ink pad, generally the tips and edges, because I don't want too much of the embossing powder to stick, just a light frosting to add color, shine, and character. Next, heat your embossing powder with your heat gun and watch the magic take place.
For this card, I repeated this twice, using cardboard as my second layer. I love using cardboard because I can peel back the layers and reveal the inner corrugated center, which has texture and adds so much dimension and interest.
I've used Stampendous Shabby Green Embossing Enamel for my project. It's a great combination of chunky enamel pieces, mixed with glitter and shine that melt together and look so beautiful.
I wanted my die cuts to be my focal point, so I didn't add too much color in the background. I used the new Brushed Off stamp set on the card base, stamping in Sweet Blush ink.
On the left side, I added a strip of Sheer Basics Vellum, using the stripe, which brings in a very subtle pattern.
After stamping my sentiment from the Meadow Greens stamp set, I attached my layered die cuts, allowing them to flow quite freely down the card. I like for my cards to be touchable and have movement, and this particular die is perfect for that.
To finish I added a few Rainstones and tied a double bow from some thin, silk ribbon, and added a Sweet Blush button.
I hope you'll give this fun technique a try....I'd love to see what you create!
Melissa
This is just gorgeous Melissa!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | August 21, 2015 at 04:18 AM
Oh, Melissa, this card is just so elegant! Love your embossing technique and will have to give it a try one day.
Posted by: Cindy H. | August 21, 2015 at 04:37 AM
Love it!
Posted by: S. Molinari | August 21, 2015 at 04:38 AM
Melissa, this is beautiful! Thanks so much for your inspiration as I begin my day.
Posted by: Elaine Shryock | August 21, 2015 at 04:44 AM
Melissa,
Beautiful card- I love the technique and idea o fusing cardboard. Thank you
Posted by: Deb | August 21, 2015 at 04:51 AM
Gorgeous effect!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | August 21, 2015 at 05:00 AM
Love the look! Just ordered the Stampendous green ep, can't wait to try this! Thank you for always inspiring!
Posted by: Nancy Penir | August 21, 2015 at 05:05 AM
WOW! Simply gorgeous! I will have to give this a try!
Posted by: Nancy Ward | August 21, 2015 at 05:18 AM
Great effect !Thanks !
Posted by: Ineke | August 21, 2015 at 05:24 AM
Another beautiful card!
Posted by: JanetB | August 21, 2015 at 05:35 AM
Gorgeous! I still haven't tried this since it was a MIM, and I love your use of corrugated cardboard for it! What a beautiful card!
Posted by: Sandy S. | August 21, 2015 at 05:42 AM
Love the card and the new way to use dies/
Posted by: Emilie Boyd | August 21, 2015 at 05:55 AM
Beautiful as always!!!
Posted by: Betty sue | August 21, 2015 at 06:19 AM
So HAPPY you made a tutorial about this card..I loved the one you made for the release..LOVE this one so much too!
Thank you so very much!
I am so lucky I already have the shabby green enamel..haven't used it since I was wondering how I should use it..now I can use it...I was already wondering with the first card what you used..would never have thought about the enamel...
groetjes Holly.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | August 21, 2015 at 06:20 AM
Awesome card, I must try that technique. I have a light, glittery aqua color that would be awesome for the embossing.
Posted by: Dolores | August 21, 2015 at 06:23 AM
I loved this when I first saw it, it is a breath of sunshine.
Versamark makes a embossing pen too which would give you more control over where the powder would stick, but maybe that would defeat the elegant look shown here.
Posted by: Patty J | August 21, 2015 at 06:24 AM
Great Technique!
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: C J | August 21, 2015 at 06:54 AM
Beautiful card, Melis! Love the frosted touch.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | August 21, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!! I must try this soon! Thank you for an awesome tip, Melissa.
Posted by: Dee Nussbaum | August 21, 2015 at 07:12 AM
Beautiful frosted look!
Posted by: jan metcalf | August 21, 2015 at 07:17 AM
This is so beautiful...love the simplicity that let the beauty of this card shine...
Posted by: Sandra F | August 21, 2015 at 07:43 AM
Melis, STUNNING! I ordered that die last week because I loved the first card you made with it. Although I was on the fence about it, but after seeing today's card I'm so happy I did, lol. You rock!
Posted by: Lisaerica | August 21, 2015 at 07:54 AM
What a terrific idea. Thanks
Posted by: Lynne Ingram | August 21, 2015 at 07:56 AM
So pretty, Melis! Thanks for the tip.
Posted by: Marilyn in Michigan | August 21, 2015 at 08:02 AM
Melissa I had to drop by because you've used one of my all-time favorite supplies: VEllum!!!
REally beautiful card!
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Posted by: Michele Ferguson | August 21, 2015 at 08:11 AM