If you visit often and read all my verbiage you will know that a) I like to try new things b) CAS is a style I've struggled with over the years but have come to enjoy c) I'll happily mix old and new d) I the founder of and still a list manager at Challenges for Days
All of which means that challenges are a great source of ideas and inspiration. Especially true with the lists I update! One challenge I've come to look forward to is CAS Mix Up this month their challenge is to use a stencil with Heat Embossing and there are links to some really good tutorials.
Having told you that there are the links I'll own up to not having looked at even one of them!
The plastic stencil I used is not marked with a brand and the packaging has gone awol but the flower image is very pretty. Stencil taped in place Versamark "ink" pushed through and white ep applied all over. Once that was melted and set the open flowers re-inked and Wine Shabby ep added and melted. The bud at the top received the same treatment with Old Rose shabby ep. Quickie glue used to outline the leaves and then Hunter Green Shabby ep used. At that point one of the flowers picked up a finger print and had to be re-heated to melt that out. If you haven't counted that is 5 heat applications to the same part of the card stock! Now I wanted this to be a CAS card but felt it needed just a little more, like a sentiment. Versamark and wine shabby ep provided that. There was some Green organza on the table which just cried out to be tied into a bow for inclusion on the card.
Very happy with how this worked out and now thinking how mind blowing it would be on black card.
Challenges
Watercooler Wednesday - #307 Anything Goes with a Feminine Twist
Crafty Creations - #418 Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes
The Crafters Cafe - #259 Anything Goes
It's cold so I need a hot drink, Stay Safe, Keep Well, Wear your Mask, and Have Fun.
You did really well with all those different embossing colours. It has turned out really well. You certainly have succeeded in adding interest to that pretty flower stencil. Thanks for joining us at CAS Mix Up this month xx
ReplyDeleteSuper make Zoe, thanks for sharing
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Your multi color embossing is fantastic Zoe! The sentiment balances the design perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous layered stencil heat embossed flowers, Zoe. TFS all your steps. Pretty ribbon for your final touch too. So pleased you joined us at CAS Mix Up. Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layered heat embossing Zoe! The five layers must have been a bit of a struggle, but the end result is so worth the effort. One gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteFabulous layering of the embossing and the 'shabby' powders look stunning x.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful embossed flowers.
ReplyDeleteLovely embossing! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges! Kath
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty and beautifully CAS. Thanks for sharing at CAS Mix Up!
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