Blackout Embossing Technique

 Hello Friends!

It's been awhile since I've just taken the time to PLAY around in my crafting cave and BFF Diane (Nellie's Nest) just told me about this new technique she's been seeing around blogland and thought I'd give it a try.  It's called the Blackout Embossing Technique ... I have linked it to a video on YouTube but there are more out there so pick one you like.

Keeping in mind using a juicy, thick pad ink pad for the background works best (as you will see in the video) but I just used what I had on hand.  Not perfect but I think they still made pretty cards.  Here's what I came up with using Altenew & Lisa Horton 3D embossing folders.  You MUST use the 3D folders to get the proper effect!!

Here are my first two attempts ... I've used TH distress oxide inks for the coloring and a Verafine Onyx ink pad for the black background.

The addition of a sentiment and a few Nuvo drops and my cards are ready for the sale box.

I then wanted to try using some different inks & colors for the background.
Here I've strictly used TH Distress Oxide pads for color & background.

Once again, they are not perfect (need the proper thick pad ink pad for the background) but I still think for the 'uncrafty' person, they will think they are unique and beautiful.  

I was in need of sympathy cards so as you can see, I've used sympathy sentiments on all these cards.  

I hope you'll give this technique a try ... it's always fun to try something new!

Challenges to share in:

 Crafty Calendar April Challenge - Dry/Wet Embossed
Creative Fingers Challenge #276 - ATG
(PIN)spiration April Challenge - Embossing

I hope you have enjoyed today's share and thanks so much for stopping by!
It seems I get very few visitors these days and that saddens me!

Have a great week ahead!

As always . . .

Peace on Earth Challenge #62

 

 Hello Friends and welcome back to my blog! 
SO happy you stopped by!

Today I have a card to share for the new challenge over on the PEACE ON EARTH CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE BLOG.  Of course the theme is Anything Christmas and we hope you'll come join in the fun! 

Here's a fun inspiration board we've created to help get you started ...

 

 Loving all the traditional Red/Green & White color in our mood board today, I went with a relatively simple design for my card.  I've used an OLD (circa 2006) Penny Black wooden block stamp called 'Winter Bough' (#3508K).  The sentiment is another old (no name) wood block stamp and I've used a red Zig marker to highlight the berries.

 

Inside view

 PLEASE be sure to pop over to THE BLOG and check out the amazing designs our design team has created for your inspiration.  What a group of talented ladies!!  Then come join in the fun!! 

  Have a great day!

As always ... thanks again for stopping by!

Sketch #749

 Hello Friends!
Happy Saturday!

 It's time for a new sketch over on the SKETCH SATURDAY Challenge Blog
and, once again we have an added option which is:

USE A TRIO OF SOMETHING

Here's today's sketch . . .

 

I did use the optional theme of 'use a trio of something' on my
card today and as you can see, it's this cute trio of bees!

My background paper is from the P13 6x6 paper pack called 'Hello Spring'.
The bees are stickers from a pack I picked up somewhere in my travels
and the other panels are scraps that I had in the pile on my work table.

 

 Won't you come join the fun at Sketch Saturday?

As always, thanks so much for taking the time to stop in and say Hello!