Monday 11 October 2021

Double Embossing....

 I was excited to see over at Just Us Girls the latest challenge was Heat Embossed Embossing Folder and the link to Jennifer McGuire's video  and also the Let's Squash It challenge...with it's Double Embossing Challenge.   Gail had given us a wee sneak peek of what was upcoming.  


So on Sunday I pulled out some Embossing folders, my Versamark and some different embossing powders.  Four background peices done... two awesome, one ok and one a bit of a failure... wrong colour card and wrong powder.  So far I have finished one card which I will share now.


For this one I used Altenew's Decorative Florals 3D folder and used versamark to ink up the folder.  I then used Altenew's silver powder to emboss the background.  I was over the moon how well it turned out.  I trimmed the panel down and added a white layer before adding to a top folding A2 black card base.  I used a die cut an hello sentiment from silver card and did the shadow in black.  These are from Honey Bee as is the little sentiment.  The little flag die si from a Gina K Master Layout set. 
Entering this one into both challenges. 

Here's a wee sneak peek of the other awesome panel 


I used a powder called Winter Illusion that I have had since I started stamped around 13 years ago.  Was suprised it still worked.  It changes colour with however you tilt the card.  Here you can see the two colours... teal and pinky purple.  Still have to make it into a card yet.  

Still in Lockdown here... another week at Level 3.1 - we did manage to catch up with our son on Friday evening... sitting on the deck socially distancing.   But not able to see Grace yet... she doesn't understand that she can't go inside to play with her toys or give Nanny and Pop a cuddle.  So it's a waiting game till we can moved levels.  Cases are going up and down all over the place here in Auckland.  So it's back to the dining table for the next little while.  

12 comments:

Sue VanDeVusse said...

This is gorgeous! Your silver embossing is beautiful with that embossing folder and that shadow hello paired with the banner sweet friend if the perfect finishing touch. Love that sneak peek panel, too. Thanks for playing along with us at JUGS and trying this technique!

Kampin' Karen said...

Dawn, I saw your card on Let's Squash it and had to let you know how beautiful it is. I love this technique. We used this EF in my card group and I'm going to have to borrow it from the gal who provided the kit. The group will love this so I'll be CASEing yours. I hope you'll visit my blog. I'm the card in front of you :-)

ionabunny said...

Gorgeous Dawn. That is a beautiful embossing folder and the silver background really adds a touch of opulence. Thanks for joining the fun at Let's Squash It!! Hugz

Arlene said...

Sorry you're in lock down again.

Your double embossing is fantastic! WOW!!!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Wow - great effect Dawn!! Just love the silver embossed 3D flowers!! That ef is a fave of mine!!

Betty said...

am going to have to give this a go - your card is so pretty - sorry about being in lockdown still - we're just wearing masks and social distancing which is annoying enough.

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh Dawn, what gorgeous use of your embossing folders and powders! Love that the older powder still works - I used some the other day that I must have had for the better part of 20 years, and its fine!
You really are doing it tough with L3.1 - I so feel for you! I think it's bad enough having to wear a mask as soon as I go out of the door... Thankfully I have some 'spares' in the car, as I have twice recently forgotten to take one from off the table with me ...
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Cat Craig said...

Dawn, fabulous card. Great choice for the technique and very well done. Sorry to hear you’re in lockdown again- in my mind better to be safe.

Chrissy said...

WOW, so beautiful Dawn, I love this and loving the silver too..stay safe..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Helen said...

Congratulations on winning over at JUGS Dawn!! This is such a beautiful elegant card! It certainly deserved to win!!! Take care! :)

Greta said...

Working on catching up with blog reading before dinner. Looks like a wonderful technique which I need to try. I've never been that happy with my results inking a folder, but I'll check out the video. Your card is gorgeous & I see a comment says you won at JUGS--yay!

Angelnorth said...

Oooh, very pretty effect Dawn, looks lovely!