Time for a new challenge at Allsorts, Val has chosen the fun theme of embossing,
heat or dry, anything goes is also accepted.
I went with dry embossing on Valentine cards:
I picked out masculine and feminine papers for this, did some dry embossing,
layering and added ink to the dry embossing on the first card to make the
hearts stand out more.
Supplies:
Embossing Folder: Darice Heart
Stamp-retired Close to my Heart
Heart dies: Elizabeth Craft Designs Scalloped Hearts
Patterned papers from my stash
Join us for the fun at Allsorts to see design team inspirations and a
chance to win:
Lisa Horton Rambling Woodgrain Rose embossing folder and coordinating stencils.
A few fun challenges for the first card-re/pink:
Can You Handle the Pressure - Twist of die cuts 2/26
Just Us Girls #810 -Valentine 2/19
The Diva's That Cut Paper -red/pink 3/1
The Paper Funday Challenge #84-ATG 3/4
Time Out Challenge #306 I chose: pink, red and heart for Valentines Day
Two lovely Valentines card showcasing embossing Donna, the first probably my fav as do like tone on tone colour and think the second ideal for a man in particular.
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The dry embossing really shines on both designs. The tone‑on‑tone hearts on the first card feel soft and elegant, and the added ink brings out the texture beautifully. The second card has a great balance of pattern and dimension, and the more neutral palette gives it a strong masculine feel. A lovely pair of Valentines with thoughtful details throughout.
ReplyDeleteWOW! These are both just beautiful! I love Lisa Horton 3D folders and this set is a real beauty!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Can You Handle the Pressure challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Can You Handle the Pressure Co-Owner
Great use of that embossing folder-wonderful cards! Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Divas!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are really lovely Donna. Perfect for today!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day to you xxx
These are both great!
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautifully done. I especially love the first one.
ReplyDeleteYour pink Valentine is gorgeous, Donna. Inking over the embossing really makes is stand out. Thanks for sharing your card with us at Just Us Girls and Time Out.
ReplyDeleteTwo super Valentine cards, Donna.
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Two great cards - beautifully put together.
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I love the distressed background of your first, almost like wood panelling, Donna. The second card has a contemporary vibe that would be perfect for younger Valentines. x
ReplyDeleteTwo great Valtinecards and I especially like the pink one!
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Two fab cards. I do like the second one the most with it's modern design.
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Donna. I think the top one is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful Valentine cards, Donna! Thanks for sharing the lovely pink one with us at Just Us Girls!
ReplyDeleteVery nice.;
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful. I think the second is my fav. I love the paper.
ReplyDeleteTwo great ways to use the heart motif!
ReplyDeleteThese are both lovely cards, Donna! The one that you entered with us at Word Art Wednesday is especially delightful. I love the texture that you were able to achieve creating this. Thanks so much for playing along with us! We always appreciate you!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous valentine cards Donna
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me as GDT at Allsorts this time.
Lorraine x
I love both of your pretty Valentine designs using embossing, Donna! Well done with adding the ink to the first design and the fun layering on the second! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThank you for submitting the pink card to our challenge this month. I love the dry embossing on the background. So glad you joined our February challenge of using red and or pink as your major color at Die Cut Divas.
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely Valentines, Donna. I really love the first and the way the embossed panel compliments the pattern on the heart. Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out.
ReplyDeleteYour valentines are lovely. I love the first one for Time Out. The background is so gorgeous, and the scalloped heart with the flowers and cupids looks marvelous atop it. Just a note for future reference, at Time Out, we have a limit on the number of links to other challenges. The limit is a total of five including ours. Hope to see you and your wonderful work in our gallery for future challenges.
ReplyDeleteLove the texture on these gorgeous cards x
ReplyDeleteWhat STUNNING cards!! I love the embossing on the background!
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful Valentine cards! Lovely scalloped hearts and love the heart embossed background!
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