Today is 2nd of the month so time for the Card Chain Challenge big reveal. This month 25 card makers took part and I sent my card to Linda in MN USA.
Here is my card:
From all the options this month I used the colours, black, white and your choice, the theme of friendship and the technique of embossing.
I decided to use my favourite embossing folder from Spellbinders and the background inking technique. I wanted a good ink coverage so I used my Catherine Pooler midnight ink. This ink is really black, which is great, but it also has a tendency to stain everything it touches. Thankfully it did clean off my embossing folder OK. I am pleased to say that it worked well and gave a really good coverage on the background.
I decided to use gold as my third colour and simply cut these heart flowers from matt gold card and adhered them behind the gold foiled sentiment, which is also Spellbinders. I didn't want to cover up the embossing too much. I wasn't that happy with this one when I first made it, but it has grown on me. I am pleased to say that it reached its destination in good time and Linda seemed to be happy with it. I do love the effect of the embossing though, it is my current favourite technique.
I was very lucky to receive this gorgeous card from Greta in Oregon. It's stunning, I love the glitter paste. Thanks Greta.
If you would like to take part in the next card chain challenge, you have until 6th to sign up here
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
1 comment:
Fabulous effect with the black on white embossing Hilary, you really did get excellent coverage on that folder! The gold makes the whole thing look very sophisticated. Congrats on being the winner of the draw, I hope you have fun shopping at Seven Hills!
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