Monday 5 October 2015

Colour on kraft...

Season's greetings
Hey!

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. :)

Season's greetings close up

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!

tips and tricks

  • 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!

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25 comments:

Lynn said...

Gorgeous Aimes...love the touch of color.

loulou said...

Absolutely gorgeous. I love this wreath its just so beautiful.

Marianne said...

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.

Unknown said...

Simply and elegant... it reminds me of myself. haha <3

Chriss Blagrave said...

Pretty card, elegant embossing!

Unknown said...

Another gorgeous card. Always enjoy reading and learning from your Tips & Tricks. Karen x

Diane Jaquay said...

This is so pretty on the kraft paper, Aimes!

jan metcalf said...

Simply beautiful!

EriEs said...

Beautiful and elegant card - love it

Hetty said...

Beautiful card!

Karen L K said...

That wreath looks great on the kraft with the green color on it!

Craftyfield said...

I love white or colour on Kraft and this image is so simple but delicate it's just lovely.

None None said...

Ooh, this is just fantastic! I love the pop of white on kraft paper and thanks for the tip on inking the edges!

cm said...

Gorgeous! Such an elegant, classy cards...
~c

McStamper said...

Beautiful card. Love the kraft card you used.

Tami said...

Beautiful!

Penny said...

I love this embossed in white onto the kraft card - it's on my list to buy!

Katia said...

is so elegant, and so beautiful!!!!

Katia said...

your card is so elegant and so beautiful!

cherie (from Aus) said...

So lovely - really elegant!

Berina RGA said...

Very beautiful!! Love the coloring on kraft..
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

C Aguirre said...

Fun card! I love it's simplicity!

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