This image is created by artist Phyllis Harris. I love it's simplicity.
I colored the image with copic markers and I added "snow" for interest and dimension.
This card can be found at The Market at 76067 in historic downtown Mineral Wells 100 South Oak Ave or you may contact me by email lightinmypathway@gmail.com
Sometimes I like to make cards using large sentiments instead of images. This stamp is one of my favorites that stands alone well on the front of a card.
I used a gold paper for the background. Stamped the image with VersaMark ink and used gold embossing powder to make this stunning Christmas card.
This card is at The Market at 76067 in historic downtown Mineral Wells 100 South Oak Ave.
This is the first time I inked up these stamps. I'm a little embarrassed it took me this long. I love how they turned out.
I used my copic markers to color the image.
I added a product to this card that gives the appearance of snow. It comes in a tube and dispenses in a liquid form but when heat is applied the magic happens.
This photo gives you a better idea of what the "snow" looks like.
Here is a different angle to see how the "snow" brings interest and dimension to the card.
These two designs can be found at The Market at 76067 in historic downtown Mineral Wells or contact me lightinmypathway@gmail.com.
Embossing is one of my favorite card making techniques. There are two types of embossing. "Dry"embossing and "wet" embossing. "Dry" embossing is imprinting a design in something. "Wet" embossing uses powder and heat creating a raised affect.
This blog will feature "wet" embossing technique.
I prepare the paper for embossing by using a "Embossing Buddy" a little pouch with powder that removes any static keeping the embossing powder only on the places ink is applied.
Next I place the stamp on the paper where I want it. This little device that the paper and stamp is on is a must have in my opinion if you do a lot of stamping. I will close the clear lid on the left and the stamp will stick. (The silver bar with blue tape is a magnet. The base is magnetic and this helps hold the paper in place for stamping a perfect image.
Next I apply VersaMark ink which is a translucent sticky ink that will allow the embossing powder to adhere to the image.
If you look closely you can see the image and sentiment.
The gray tray is for catching the powder so I can put any loose back in the container.
I am using gold embossing powder for this card.
I pour the embossing powder over the stamped image and shake the paper to cover all the areas with ink.
I am ready to apply heat. That is where the magic is!
Now to apply the embossed card front to the gold background paper using adhesive.
Finished card with matching envelope.
You can find this card
and this card at The Market at 76067 in historic downtown Mineral Wells.
You can also contact me at lightinmypathway@gmail.com.