Here's my card.
My first attempt at running the die and EF through the machine was not a success as the 'sandwich' was too thick and the card ended up creased and the die had cut through in some places. I fiddled about a bit with a shim until I finally got a run through that was OK.
I stamped the embossed die image several times with Peeled Paint DI (the stamp is mostly outline highlights), then lightly watercoloured the rest of the leaves.
The sentiment is from Woodware again stamped with Peeled Paint DI. I really like the mottled effect stamping with Distress Inks gives.
Fussy cut the sentiment and popped it onto the card base.
Our Guest designer this month is Mac and her make for our challenge is lovely so hop over and leave her and the rest of the team some love!
Beautifully CAS Viv and what a fab technique, the fern looks amazing. I have so many embossing folders that never see the light of day these days. I must start using them again x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, I love the colour and the texture. You are right the mottled effect from the distress ink looks really effective xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous,love the embossing folder you have used.xxx
ReplyDeleteLove your CAS card Viv ..a lovely technique
ReplyDeleteAnne
Fabulous CAS card and love the beautiful leaf
ReplyDeleteCarol x
I Love all the texture you created on your beautiful CAS card, Viv. Your woodgrain background was perfect for the die embossed fern leaf, which you inlaid with the die embossed leaf. A real beauty, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteLove that you persisted in making this true CAS beauty. Such a peaceful touch to this organic appeal. Truly a special card. Thank you so much for playing along. xx
ReplyDeleteVery impressive Viv, your die and embossing folder work well together and a lovely leafy card, hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteThis is an effective technique and something a bit different
ReplyDeleteBeautiful embossing and lovely leaf...great card!!
ReplyDeleteFab card Viv, think I have that stamp and die never used, like the technique you have used.
ReplyDeleteJoan
Lovely card and so glad you kept after it! Sometimes the sandwich can be the fiddly part but your perseverance paid off
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty fern, Viv, and I love how it fits into the woodgrain background! Worth the effort, my friend!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your fern on the woodgrain embossed background Viv! There's somethng fresh and bright about a white and green card. Fabulous!! xx
ReplyDeletewow so pretty, I love your fern stamp and die embossing :)
ReplyDeleteWow . . . That's gorgeous. Very elegant.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
The technique looks fabulous Viv and glad you persevered x. The texture from the embossing folder adds wonderful texture and your card is stunning x.
ReplyDeleteOooh! Great technique with amazing results. Love the fern, and the added texture in the background xx
ReplyDeleteI love the single leaf against that background Viv ... Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAwesome design Viv, I love all the texture you were able to create.
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