Instead of adding the ink colour to the embossing paste, I put the colour directly to the paper. Then I added transparent embossing paste, removed the stencil, and sprinkled over clear embossing powder. Then I heat set it. I like that you can get a more subtle and variant shading on the stencil this way.
Here's a close up of the stencilled background ...
Here's a close up of the stencilled background ...
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Stunning look with the embossing paste and that layered rose, Janet!!
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love the stripey background - and bonus for the shine! Thanks for playing along with us at CC&S!
ReplyDeleteLove the creation. Thanks for the tip about coloring the paper first.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous take on this challenge, great way to use both the sketch and colors. Thanks for playing along with us at CC&S.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the color and design! Thanks for joining us this week at CC&S!
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