Thanks for joining me for the new Just Add Ink Challenge. This week Rochelle has challenged us to add embossing to our cards. You can use any type of embossing - heat, dry or even the embossing mats.
When planning my card I decided to use heat embossing, but I also ended up using dry embossing too. I recently received the Lovely Lattice stamp set as a Sale-A-Bration freebie and I was keen tp try it out.
I heat embossed the main image on Shimmery White cardstock using white embossing power. I then watercoloured the image using my ink pads and a pair of Aqua Painters. I used two, as I used the colouring technique where you 'fill' an embossed area with water and then drop a little bit of ink into the water and allow the colour to spread. It's a bit of a cheats way to watercolour.
I used Granny Apple Green on the leaves and Flirty Flamingo and Crushed Curry on the flowers. I then used Sahara Sand to colour the lattice and Balmy Blue to outline the image to help it pop.
I used two of the smaller flowers on the inside, this tie using the no line watercolouring technique on them. It was my first time trying that technique and I'm definitely going to give it another go soon!
That's it for me this week. What type - or types - of embossing will you use? You can see what the Design Team chose over at the Just Add Ink blog, where you can also link up your card. See you there!
Bye for now,
Tina
I love this Tina - such beautiful, delicate colouring! Kelly x
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