Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Fancy Edges

Dry embossing just adds a little extra flair to a card -- somehow I find myself reaching for the Fiskars ShapeBoss before any stamps. That's probably a shocker to many of you out there -- especially since stamping and colouring is such a big part of card making. But I like the other means and ideas too. And dry embossing -- there's so much you can do with it!! :)


This card is pretty basic (kind of my style), but I love the tulip embossing in the background! It's the first time I've attempted to use these shapes, and I'm loving the look!!!

I've noticed a lot of cards out there have layers of punched borders --- and I've always loved it! I just never got around to actually trying it. So I guess this card is me trying a few new ideas -- and I'm so happy with how it turned out! :) TFL


Crafty Sentiments -- Embossing (Wet/Dry)
Creative Cottage -- Touchy Feely (Embossing)

10 comments:

  1. I loved this challenge too as it makes you think about using your embossing tools. This card is just gorgeous, the embossing definitely adds to it. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments this week. There is a new free image on the blog today if you want it.
    Pinky

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  2. O wow this is fantastic, I love your dry embossing and these type of cards are so elegant xx

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  3. This is gorgeous, lovely colour combination, like the blue punched border

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  4. A beautiful card, luv the image, beautiful & fresh looking, thank you for joining us at The Creative Cottage this week, hope to see you next time, sue,x

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  5. thanks for the hint pinky. i can always use another image -- gonna get into colouring and using more of them in the future. :)

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  6. this is beautiful so elegant, love the embossing. Thanks for joining us at the Creative Cottage. Tracy x

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  7. Your card is embossed beautifully - and i am a fan of punched borders too - so it can't fail lol
    Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments this week
    Lisa ;)

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  8. Thanks so much for playing along with all of us!!! Good Luck!

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  9. Fab embossing thanks so much for joining us at Crafty Sentiments.

    Hugs
    Suzette

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