This weeks challenge is a single layer card with embossing. I don't know about you, but I find single layer cards more challenging. You can't hide behind layers of nestabilities and embellishments. So good to get back to basics now and again.
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| Painting with Powders |
This technique is known as "Painting with Powders". I stamped the image (Hero Arts) with Versamark. I then covered the bottom third with Golden Sand embossing powder (all Stampendous powders) and tipped off towards me. Next I used Caramel and tipped off over the first colour. Finally I used Periwinkle and tipped that off over the first two colours. I find that gives a more graduated join of colours. I was trying to create a kind of hillside effect with the blue sky behind.
The sentiment and small brown flowers came from a Dark Room Door set I have. I sponged the edges of the white card blank with Stormy Sky Distress Ink.
http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/2011/05/week-15-one-layer-card-embossing_14.html
it's a beautiful card, love the colors
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful image and great embossing technique. fab. xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic design Siobhan, love it. Hugs x
ReplyDeleteA WOW card. Love it
ReplyDeleteStupendous
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Fabulous card, like the idea of painting with powders must give it a try.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Super card with a really interesting graduated effect!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us.
Chrissie
Lady LIM
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If you could remove word verification it would make commenting much easier for us, thanks so much!
Great card, using more than one colour embossing powder produces stunning effects really makes this card. XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteWow, love your shaded embossing. Beautiful card. Yvonne x
ReplyDeleteThis is a really beautiful card. Thanks for explaining the technique you used, will give it a try. Jo
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab effect Siobhan, looks FAB
ReplyDeleteFor me Id not have the extra stems at the bottom as that panel is stunning on it;s own
Thank you
Diva LIM mandi
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Very very pretty indeed. LOVE your blog title BTW! Can I join your group?
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sandra My card is HERE!
Lovely card and what a great embossing technique!
ReplyDeleteYou always create the most beautiful, nature inspired artwork.
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Lynne
A gorgeous card love the effect of the different colours of embossing
ReplyDeleteNice technique, such a pretty card, love it;0) xxx
ReplyDeleteStunning card - love the embossing technique to create the 3 colours. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, love the technique with the EP.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
Love it! I missed out on all these lovely embossing colours after the demo day. Need to get my thinking hat on now!
ReplyDeleteoh wow-a really effective card and now I have read all the work you have put into it I can see why. Just love the effect and the colours you have used.
ReplyDeleteLinbyx
Thanks for all your comments, for such a simple card. This is a lovely technique which I have used alot. I will post some other samples I have made with this technique. I have some in a box somewhere.....
ReplyDeleteSiobhan
Beautiful job with the coloring of the image!!
ReplyDeleteThis technique is new to me but makes a fantastic card, love it :)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
This is beautiful...love the technique you used...so lovely:)!!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful. It reminds me of the layers of coloured sand you get in jars. Great technique. Lynn x
ReplyDeleteLove your main panel and the technique you've used. x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I really like it
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