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Good evening, that's if anyone is out there. I'm sure some of you are a bit disappointed with my lack of posts lately. I can only apologise and say that life got in the way and I will try to do better!

Today's card has been made by using dry embossing technique with an emossing folder. It is something I've been meaning to try for ages- I opened out a starburst embossing folder (Papermania/ Me to you) and put it over a clear piece of perspex (actually a Cuttlebug plate) balanced on top of my daylight bulb (I know a light box would be the easier option but as I don't have one I had to improvise. Then I used an embossing stylus to pick out the bits of the design I wanted. 

Next I stamped the image and sentiment (don't know the make I'm sorry) and coloured both the image and emossing very lightly with colouring pencils. Finally I added a touch of glitter and  a couple of clear gems. 


I really like the finished card- definitely be try this technique again to get more use from my embossing folders.

Challenges:

Rebecca x

Comments

  1. Kath11 November 2012 at 18:12

    A fabulous card - I love the dry embossing.
    Kath x

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  2. Faye11 November 2012 at 19:27

    I think it looks fantastic Rebecca. X

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  3. Lynne11 November 2012 at 20:32

    Never would have thought of embossing that way but it gives brilliant results. Smashing card, love it.
    Lynne xxx

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  4. Sue11 November 2012 at 20:52

    Beautiful, love the soft effects. Sue x

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  5. Annette11 November 2012 at 21:32

    Hi Rebecca ,A very nice card and I love the effects.

    Annette xx

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  6. Lorraine11 November 2012 at 21:36

    Gorgeous card Rebecca. I love the image, and the embossing sets it off perfectly.
    Lorraine x

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  7. Jen Nelson11 November 2012 at 22:07

    this is stunning rebecca... i love the texture

    Thanks so much for joining us
    Jen
    Less Is More

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  8. Kathyk11 November 2012 at 22:17

    This is so lovely

    Kathyk

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  9. Tara Bourgoin11 November 2012 at 23:07

    So gorgeous! What a lovely embossing technique... It's so soft and warm! :) Thanks for sharing with us at The Friday Mashup!

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  10. Chrissie11 November 2012 at 23:17

    This looks super, the colouring on the textured card looks great.
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  11. Jenny13 November 2012 at 23:20

    Great idea to use parts of the embossing folder...love the soft colours on the little scene too, sweet card :0)
    Jenny x

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  12. Lisa14 November 2012 at 01:52

    Great way to add the embossing. This is a wonderful CAS card, I love the scene!

    Thanks for joining us at The Friday Mashup!

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  13. Rosmarie14 November 2012 at 10:12

    Oh, what a beautiful and delicate scene! The slight embossing fits beautifully and also the little rhinestones!

    Rosi x

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  14. Heidi Baks14 November 2012 at 14:35

    Wow, love the embossing! And that image is adorable!! Thanks for joining the Friday Mashup this week.

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  15. Amy White14 November 2012 at 20:40

    What a beautifully elegant Christmas card! Thanks for playing along with the Friday Mashup this week!

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  16. Lili16 November 2012 at 04:31

    Gorgeous and elegant card! I really like your embossing and the glitter adds a nice touch to your card. Thanks for joining the Friday Mashup this week!

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  17. Viv16 November 2012 at 17:10

    Gorgeous little scene Rebecca,soft colouring & I love the stamp and the pretty embossing too. I love your little photo of Meg, always makes me smile...such a cutie :) Viv xx

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