Embossing with Dies for CAS Mix Up ......

Hello again ......

I hope you're enjoying your Tuesday.
I'm back with the launch of this month's CAS Mix Up Challenge.

Joanna is our host for September, and the challenge has a Mixed Media theme, using a real fun technique ..... Embossing with Dies

Now, Embossing with Dies is sort of new to me, especially the version of the technique I've used, but I'm always up for a challenge! 
If it's all new to you too, then check out the CAS Mix Up Blog.  As well as all the fabulous inspiration from the rest of the Design Team, you'll find links on there to some really useful videos showing you different ways of using this technique.

I was inspired by the video Embossed Impressions from the lovely Jennifer McGuire  ...... and I love it!  I just had to give it a try

I used one of the Tim Holtz Mixed Media dies, gently swiped over the top of the cutting edges with Versamark ink and then embossed it through my Big Shot onto the top part a piece of navy cardstock (I did have to put an extra shim in with my plates to get a good impression). 

I then sprinkled over the top with gold embossing powder and heat set, before repeating the process again underneath ..... it looks so pretty! 

Quick tip ..... when using this technique, don't forget to use an anti-static bag over your card BEFORE embossing with your dies.  That way you don't get embossing powder sticking where you don't want it to.
If however, you have been a little heavy handed with the Versamark Ink and it transfers where you don't want it don't worry ....... just use a fine paintbrush to carefully brush away any excess embossing powder before you heat it up.

I stamped my sentiment onto a strip of white cardstock using a gold ink, and placed it across the card where the two embossed panels meet

To finish off I added a tiny gold heart that I had coated with Versamark Ink, and heat embossed three times, in the same gold as my background

So, I've included the theme ....... Embossing with Dies, I've rubber stamped, and I've heat embossed!
Now it's over to you ...... can't wait to see you in the gallery.

We have a fabulous Guest Designer this month ......... Mac (The Sweetest of Peas) is joining is the fun so be sure to pop by and say Hello!

Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy the rest of your day.

Cheerio until next time .......

Products used:
Stamps: Kisses & Wishes 'T' for Transparent stamp set(Penny Black)
Dies: Tim Holtz Mixed Media Dies #5
Inks: Versamark Ink; Delicata Metallic Ink - Golden Glitz
Other: Tiny Heart Punch, Gold Embossing Powder (WOW!)