Emboss Resist Birthday

Hello everyone! Today I'm sharing a card I made for my sister-in-law, whose birthday is today. She's a crafter and the person who introduced me to card making several years ago.

I began by creating my focal panel. I stamped my image (HFC Sun Kissed Fleur Swirls) on white card stock with Versamark ink and embossed it with white EP. Next, I sponged Memento Sweet Plum ink over the image. Using a paper towel, I rubbed over the image to bring out the white embossing (this technique is referred to as "Emboss Resist"). I added my sentiment (from GKD Stately Flowers 8) in Memento Espresso Truffle ink and then cut and embossed my panel with a die from Sue Wilson's California Basic Frames A set. I put this aside to work on my base card.

I used white card stock to create the base card and layered it with GKD Edible Eggplant card stock. I added another layer in white which was embossed with Sue Wilson's California Decor Frames B. In my final step I adhered my focal panel to the prepared base card with dimensionals.

The technique I used in creating this card always gives such beautiful results. If you haven't yet, give it a try. You'll be glad you did.

Thanks for stopping by and....make it a great day!  

This card was entered into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create  -  Challenge #80 - Anything Goes
Sister Act  -  Challenge #65 - Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart  -  Challenge #26 - Anything Goes
Crafting by Designs   -  July Challenge - Anything Goes
Joan's Touch  - Vacation Challenge - Anything Goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesday  -  Challenge #43 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday  -  Challenge #140 - Anything Goes
Creative Moments  -  Challenge #46 - Anything Goes
The Sisterhood of Crafters -  Birthday Challenge
The Paper Shelter  -  Challenge #166 - Birthday
Sunshine Mail  -  Challenge July 1 - Anything Goes