Last week I was invited to Play Cards by my friend Nora! She had watched a video by one of the wonderful Altenew designers - Michelle Short - and invited me to a Facetime Playtime to try it out together! How fun is that?
HERE is the link to Michelle's video just in case you'd like to try it out, too!
Nora and I had one of the same embossing folders Scenic Poinsettias from Spellbinders, and a few different ones to use, too. Since I'm not a tag maker, I chose to use the technique on a full panel - but only used part of it! Here's how that worked out:
These are the inks and supplies that were used to ink the raised images, and add a bit
of sparkle to my card using silver Delicata ink and silver embossing powder 'selectively'...
My next card was nearly thrown away - but I persevered. Since it was the background that I wasn't happy with I simply snipped it away by fussy-cutting the Altenew Berried Cotoneaster embossed image! I do love the technique on this deep dark green cardstock ...
and the inks:
I saved my favorite for last - those of you who know me well will be scratching your heads wondering why I chose the blue one as my favorite, I'm sure!
Nora and I both loved the gold with the resulting 'navy' that was the result of
swiping black cardstock with blue distress oxide inks with a finger dauber onto
this gorgeous Altenew 3D Poinsettia!
A simple die-cut sentiment adds the perfect final touch to my cards today!
Thank you so much for inviting me for a playday, Nora! It was so fun catching up with you and chatting while crafting is always fun! I can't wait to see how your cards turned out!!
Thanks to all of you for stopping by - remember I'm always up for a playday!
=] Michele
