The Simply Stampin' challenge this week is certainly what you would call a challenge - the DT want us to come up with something made with Regal Rose, Real Red, Island Indigo and Whisper White. At the end of the post they said that they hoped the colour challenge wouldn't have us 'running for the hills' - well the only reason I didn't is because the hills are too far away!!!!
Definitely not a colour combo I would choose but it gave me a chance to try something I've seen done many times before but never actually got round to doing. I practised with circles but you could use any shape you like for this technique and, having seen the finished effect, it's definitely something I'll be doing again (just maybe not these colours!)
I started by punching different size circles from the coloured cardstock and then arranged them onto a piece of Whisper White card, when I was happy with how they looked I glued them using a wet glue to make sure they were properly stuck all over. I then simply ran the whole thing through the BigShot in the Square Lattice Embossing folder. This was then matted onto a piece of Island Indigo cardsock and then onto a card blank. The sentiment, from the Hostess set, Happiest Birthday Wishes. was stamped in Island Indigo, cut into a banner and inked around the edges with a sponge dauber.
*If you saw my previous post you will know that a lady called Jo Street (her post is here) has made an appeal for donations of cards to sell, to raise money for the Candlelighters Appeal, at a Ladies Night on the 31st May. Sadly it is too late for 3 year old Florence for anything other than to receive the vital care & support from Candlelighters that she and her family need at this desperate time. As a Granny to four toddlers it breaks my heart to think what this family must be going through so I urge you, even if you only send one card, please get in touch with Jo. Her contact details are on her post that I've linked to above. PLEASE let's help Jo raise lots of money.
Whilst having a look at the Candlelighters website I came across this video which Scalby School Girls recorded last year in aid of the charity - take a look
Margaret your card is brilliant, what a great idea, will certainly be giving it a go. Thanks also for the piece on your post about Florence. I can't believe how many people have contacted me. I knew crafters were lovely folk, but I'm overwhelmed. It's fantastic.
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What a great idea love this card and the colours. Aud x
ReplyDeleteMargaret, I am glad you didn't head for the hills as you have made a great card! I love the look of inlaid embossing technique. You have made good use of the colours from the challenge on your card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Simply Stampin'.
Deb
The embossing technique looks fab Margaret, I really must give it a go! Thanks for joining in with this week's Simply Stampin' Challenge! Kirei x
ReplyDeleteSo glad you decided to craft instead of run, hee hee! Like you I have seen this technique, done many times but I've never had a go, will have to now, coz this card looks fab!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your continued support at Simply Stampin'
Kelly xx
Really nice inlaid embossing - love it! Thanks for joining in the SSC! xx
ReplyDeleteWell, you did a fab job Margaret considering you aren't a fan of the colour combo! Glad you persevered, that technique looks fab, I've yet to try it, I must rectify that! The circles work so well with this technique - great choice!
ReplyDeleteThanks for mentioning Jo's appeal on behalf of Candlelighters, I will happily send some cards to support this very worthy cause.
Thanks so much for joining us again at Simply Stampin', it's always lovely to see your work, I look forward to seeing you again soon! Ruth x