Over the weekend I was watching some You Tube videos and watched Simon Hurley's video showing what he had demonstrated at Creativation 2023. I was watching him use the circle stamping foam and remembered that I had bought this one ... after a bit of a hunt in my room I found the pack - still unopened. I decided to try a technique using an embossing folder with the foam... I chose Altenew's Silk Art kit embossing folder. I decided that I would experiment by using both sides of the folder. Both cards used inks from Altenew's Martian Terrain Ink set.
Once I had pressed the foam into the folder, I did an ombre look using all 4 of the inks. I used Altenew Mix and Match Frames to cut it out and back it with some red card. The Hugs die (Versatile Greetings) was cut from white and I used one of the inks directly to the card to make the shadow. Added some little clear gems.
Using the other side of the folder to press into the foam. This time I used three inks and working from the lightest in the middle working out to the darkest. The sentiment again was die cut from Versatile Greetings - this time coloured die cut and white shadow. And the embellishments are red gems.
It's was so cool to see the two different looks achieved depending on what side of the folder you used. I'm entering the first one in to Darrnell's NBUS (Never been used before schtuff) as it was the first time using the circular foam.
I got to have a few hours playing over the weekend. Doing some DT work and some time just playing.
And on the laundry front... by Wednesday I had the washing machine installed and the tub sorted so two loads done that afternoon! So quiet and quick too. Plus the spin cycle is fast so the clothes are much drier coming out.
6 comments:
Two wonderful elegant and eye catching cards Dawn - they are stunning.
Great to hear the new washing machine is all that you would want - quiet, quick and efficient!
Blessings
Maxine
Beautiful Dawn,gorgeous embossing and the colour is fabulous..
Luv CHRISSYxx
Sounds like you are loving laundry again, Dawn! Nothing better than a working and wonderful washer and dryer! (Unless it's card schtuff!) I will have to check out Simon's video ~ your two cards are simply gorgeous! The warm color hues are perfect for a hugs / love sediment. Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
I think I have some of that stamping foam somewhere... I know I experimented with safety pins and paperclips at some stage. Your results are fabulous (my fave is the first one) keep it up! CarolG
Hurrah for a new appliance you like better than the old! Interesting technique with the stamping foam!
Wow - love the effect with the foam, Dawn - stunning!! Glad the laundry has been solved!!
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