I saw a card at a craft fair recently, which using metal stencil with a Big Shot to emboss, then using inks to colour. So, today I've been playing around with some of my stencils. I googled to find the sandwich I need to emboss using the stencil. (Cutting plate, stencil, card, embossing mat, cutting plate. I left one of the flaps on the platform down.)
I used one of the embossed patterns on this card, made with a Dreamweaver stencil. The embossing doesn't show up very well on the photo, but it's really raised IRL. I used Adirondack 'Aqua' and 'Purple Twilight' ink pads.
I would like to enter my card for the following challenges:
I love Celtic knotwork designs and this one is really lovely, the colours you've chosen give it a very fresh and pretty look
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This is great Liz! I love the distinctive design and beautiful coft colours. A very fresh and pretty card. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love the celtic symbols. And the colors are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI discovered once a site about this subject and I wrote it here. May be you'll like it!
http://www.whats-your-sign.com/celtic-symbol-meanings.html
Cheers,
Suzana
Thanks for the link, Suzana. x
DeleteVery delicate and pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi Liz
ReplyDeleteWhat a great technique and I love your colour choices very much.
I hope you had a good weekend.
Love Jules xx
This looks gorgeous Liz love this color palette.
ReplyDeleteHugs Veerle x
That's one fabulous and striking stencil Liz and perfectly used with those pastel shades here. Thanks for playing along at Less is More this week. Sarah
ReplyDeleteReally like the colours in this Liz :-D A really pretty card xx
ReplyDeleteA clever design Liz, such pretty colours together too. I have lots of brass stencils which I may just try using now.
ReplyDeleteJanice x
Great technique, love the soft colours you've chosen. Cara x
ReplyDeleteThis works so well Liz. I love the colours. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteYou have achieved this technique beautifully Liz... the image is so crisp!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Lovely card design Liz !
ReplyDeleteWow! Fab colours and such a beautiful design too Liz. That is a gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at Less is More.
Sharon xx
Sorry to be so late with my commenting, wow what a gorgeous embossed design Liz, looks stunning.
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Anne
"Less is More"
Love your beautiful card! The colors are so pretty. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great way of using metal stencils Liz and I love the colours you have used and the pretty stitched square and scallop edges. x
ReplyDeletegreat use of a stencil - brilliant! thanks for joining us at Country view challenges this month and good luck! Hugs rachel x
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