This time the TRY IT ON TUESDAY challenge theme is 'EMBOSSING - WET OR DRY'.
I love this embossing folder from Altenew and the monochrome look was an accident really.
At first I intended to colour the debossed flowers then do the blackout embossing technique, but I was playing around with the black ink first and just swiped it over the debossed side to see what it looked like!
I was a little unsure at first - I thought maybe it was a bit too much/overpowering so I left it on the desk for a couple of days whilst I worked out if I could do anything with it, like maybe cut it into panels etc.
3 days later and I decided each time I looked at it I liked it a bit more than the previous time!
I think it's the 'drama' of the stark black and white that has appealed to me so it was simply mounted onto black card and a white snippet strip added to the bottom.
I am undecided if I will add a message - I have a simple 'BLOOM' stamp which I may use (white embossing on the black in the top left) or I may simply leave it as it is!
I'd love to know what you think of this card? Like it? Love it? Loathe it?!
Thanks for looking and hope you will join us at TIOT with your embossed make! x
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Mix It Up #85 - Embossing
This is stunning Viv. It's crazy how just black and white can be so dramatic. Happy September too. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI think you made a good decision - this looks sooo good! Accident maybe but it looks really classy! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeletebeautifully dramatic, I love the effect with the black ink on the EF xx
ReplyDeleteIt's such a beautiful embossed design, Viv!! I LOVE the drama to with the contrast of black and white. It's a classic colour combo for a reason!! Because it's awesome! :) xx
ReplyDeleteI’m a big fan of monochrome, and that Altenew EF is a stunner - so I LOVE this card and the drama of it.
ReplyDeleteIMHO It needs no sentiment on the front, but maybe some heartfelt words on the inside if you chose to use it as a sympathy card?
Hugs, Sarnie xxx
This certainly has impact and I like it as is - no colour and no sentiment. I've not tried this technique myself and can't decide whether I should invest in a suitable 3D embossing folder, especially as I already have far too much stash 🤪
ReplyDeleteThis looks so dramatic Viv , a fantastic card.
ReplyDeleteReally a wonderful card, the black/white contrast is really pretty and shows off all the dimension. Thanks for joining us at Can You Handle the Pressure!
ReplyDeleteI know what you meant about this technique. i have used it recently and thought it made a mess, but it actually grew on me and I ended up really liking the cards I made. That embossing folder works really well too xx
ReplyDeleteI think it speaks volumes on it's own, what a beautiful card one for multiple occasions .. stunning Viv.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracey x
A stunning card Viv, I love the dramatic black/white and that's a beautiful EF. Don't think it needs a sentiment on the front, something inside would work. Avril x
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