It's time for a quick reminder about this months CAS Mix Up challenge ....... if you haven't played along yet don't worry there's still time to join in the fun.
Susan is our host this month, and wants us to use Embossed Vellum on our cards.
Vellum is something I don't use that often but when I do I love the effects you can get, especially when you use an embossing folder.
Simply choose your design, place the vellum in the EF and run it through your machine. The results are so pretty, sort of a Pergamano look ......... just a lot easier to do.
I used a floral design embossing folder, and then I added in a touch of extra detail to the flowers and leaves. Working on the back of the embossed design, I used a very small ball tool to add some 'whitework' to the petals.
You do have to be a little careful doing this, not too much pressure or you'll tear the vellum where its been embossed.
The background is a piece of card I found in my bits box ...... looks like a bit of emboss resist with a script stamp and some Brushos. You can just about make out the design showing through the vellum.
I then layered the two pieces together and added a simple black frame around the edge ....... 1. to give a nice finished look to the embossed panel and 2. to hide the adhesive underneath!
A simple sentiment stamped underneath was all it needed to finish off.
The challenge is open until June 24th so you've just over a week left to play along.
Remember to keep your designs CAS, follow the theme (Embossed Vellum), and you must also include some rubber stamping and ONE OTHER Mixed Media Element on your card ...... mine was Brushos.
Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy the rest of your day.
We've had major changes today here in the Isle of Man ...... no more social distancing!!!
It's been over three weeks since we've had any new cases of COVID-19 on the island so things are getting back to our 'new' normal, which is great news.
Shops etc., are opening, restaurants and bars are slowly coming back to life, and kids are being phased back into school. Our borders are still well and truly closed though, and anyone returning to the island must still quarantine for 14 days. We're not saying the island is virus free but .... we're getting there!
I must say I'm in no rush to find myself in crowds of people ........ being surrounded by my family and close friends is enough for me at the moment.
Stay safe everyone.
Cheerio until next time ......
Products used:
Stamps: Tiny Words Birthday (Mama Elephant); Script stamp used on the background
Inks: Versafine Clair - Nocturne (for the sentiment); Versamark (for the emboss resist background)
Others: Sizzix Embossing Folder - Botanicals; Clear Embossing Power used on the background; Brusho's - a pink and a yellow shade
11 comments:
that embossing folder is perfect for this card and I love the colours from your backing piece. The black frame finishes it off perfectly xx
This embossing is so pretty, Linda! I love the colors showing through from the background and you're ball tool made such lovely veining in the leaves and petals! A gorgeous card, my friend!
Beautiful Linda, love the soft summery colours and great embossing to shape the leaves :)
LOVE the gorgeous embossing folder you've used Linda! (I see more shopping in my future!). :) And great work with adding some white strokes to your petals and leaves. The background from your stash is gorgeous with the vellum over top. Amazing card, my friend!
So happy to hear that restrictions are easing for Isle of Man! That is awesome news! We still have a way to go here. Stay well! xx
Fantastic card! I thought you'd watercoloured the vellum, but what a great idea to layer on this pretty background! The added detail with the stylus is a lovely added touch:)
A lovely card Linda, the addition of the white onto the petals and leaves makes the pretty design of the EF really stand out.
Great take on the challenge. And I had to look up Pergamano, so I understand it is on parchment not vellum but does give similar results? The large EF with the colorful bg is drama in a tiny space. WELL DONE.
Such a special way to add colour to the embossed vellum. Must remember your approach. Love the dreamy appeal to this special card.
So happy to hear home is Covid free for the moment, gives us hope, thank you! xx
Your floral dry embossed vellum is gorgeous, Linda. Love your choice of the Brushos watercolored background that shows thru the vellum. Clever to add the black die cut frame to hide the glue. Sweet tiny text sentiment too. TFS I agree...staying safe for awhile longer is a very good idea. Love and Hugs..Nancy
Love the embossing folder you used Linda and the background adds that extra bit of pizzazz! Awesome design!
That's great news about the virus news on the Island Linda....Long may it continue.....And Yes I am with you about large crowds etc x.
Your card is absolutely beautiful and the vellum looks wonderful. I had no idea until the challenge that you could even dry emboss with an embossing folder so thank you for the inspiration Linda x. Continue to stay safe x.
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