Well today's the day. If you're looking for something to cure the Monday blues then look no further because the brand-new October release from Clearly Besotted is available to purchase from 10pm tonight! :D
Stephanie will be sharing the sets in full for you to oooooh and ahhhhh over and I guarantee that you'll be totally spoilt for choice! Today's card features the From Our Home mini set; don't you just love that heart-shaped wreath? For me I just knew that this beautiful image had to be heat-embossed and coloured onto kraft cardstock. :)
I love the simplicity of this design and think I could have just struck upon my Christmas card design for the year. It's simple to create this design without the pearl or 3D foam tape for budget-friendly posting too. It's something we have to consider here in the UK for sure!
- When heat-embossing such detailed images, I recommend using a detail embossing powder and resisting the urge to touch the cardstock too much beforehand. An anti-static pad always reduces the risk of stray powder sticking to your project too.
- Colouring directly onto kraft cardstock achieves a lovely, subtle effect to whatever shade you're using. I attached an ultra-fine nib to my ProMarkers so I could colour the detailed image with accuracy.
- I inked the edges of the kraft panel with Antique Linen Distress Ink as this draws the eyes from the darker edges to the central focal point of the image. I wish I'd taken a picture of the before and after of this little trick because it really packs a punch!
Well if you haven't already taken a peek at the full reveal then you're in for a real treat. Pop across to Stephanie's and feast your eyes on one seriously fabulous release! Shopping list at the ready, peeps! :D
Thanks so much for visiting my little corner of Blogland today. I hope you have a happy Monday and a happy week!
25 comments:
Gorgeous Aimes...love the touch of color.
Absolutely gorgeous. I love this wreath its just so beautiful.
So pretty, and you're so right about trying to keep postage costs low. I need to send most of my cards from Greece to the Netherlands.
Simply and elegant... it reminds me of myself. haha <3
Pretty card, elegant embossing!
Another gorgeous card. Always enjoy reading and learning from your Tips & Tricks. Karen x
This is so pretty on the kraft paper, Aimes!
Simply beautiful!
Beautiful and elegant card - love it
Beautiful card!
That wreath looks great on the kraft with the green color on it!
I love white or colour on Kraft and this image is so simple but delicate it's just lovely.
Ooh, this is just fantastic! I love the pop of white on kraft paper and thanks for the tip on inking the edges!
Gorgeous! Such an elegant, classy cards...
~c
Beautiful card. Love the kraft card you used.
Beautiful!
I love this embossed in white onto the kraft card - it's on my list to buy!
is so elegant, and so beautiful!!!!
your card is so elegant and so beautiful!
So lovely - really elegant!
Very beautiful!! Love the coloring on kraft..
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Fun card! I love it's simplicity!
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