Tuesday 6 May 2014

All Inked Up


Morning.  Thanks for bearing with me while I pursue my new obsession of inking my embossing folders.  I guess they have sat idol for so long that I am thrilled to have a new use for them.
I began this card by inking my folder with Distress inks in Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade and Ripe Persimmon.  I sprayed with water then pressed my paper into the wet ink.  When it was dry I stamped the sentiment from Penny Black.  It needed something more so I cut out a heart and pierced the edges for interest.

I am also adding my card to these challenges:

Simon Says- ANYTHING GOES


Challenges 4 Everybody- ANYTHING GOES







Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Supplies:  stamps-Penny Black/ eb folder/ Distress inks/ Memento bl/ piercing tool

17 comments:

Lucinde | Lucilight said...

Love the watercolor background, lovely bright colors

Hannelie said...

I have so many embossing folders {very seldom use them ;0 }
... so you inspired me to try this... for sure!!!
Beautiful card Karen!

JanR said...

Wonderful card, Karen! I'm loving this new technique!

Lin said...

Love seeing another of your embossing folder cards, Karen; love the happy colors and your addition of the heart! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!

Kim S said...

What a fabulous look!

Unknown said...

Beautiful! I am going to experiment with this technique!

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Karen, I am TOTALLY loving what you are doing with our embossing folders! WOW! Gives me inspiration, as you always do, sweet friend! Hugs!

Jean said...

You've really got this technique down - this is perfection!

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

Love your colours

Angela Westland Australia said...

Thanks for joining us at Challenges 4 Everybody, would love you to visit my blog and be in the running for some delicious candy. Only 2 followers away before I make the draw for the beautiful Frame die from Sherri Ann Baldy.

Your entry in our challenge is fabulous, you are very creative. Thankyou for joining us.

Ange DT xxoo

http://angetreasures@blogspot.com.au

shirley-bee said...

Keep 'em comin' !!

Anonymous said...

Lovely card. Thanks for joining us at Use Your Stuff this week and hope to see you again.
Don't forget about our DT call.
Tammy DT

Electra said...

Love this, you chose your colours so well! It's beautiful!

Linda B (NY Card Lady) said...

Really like this card. Your color choices are always so spot on! Thanks for reminding me there are other ways to use the embossing folders! I need to give this technique a try!

Deepti said...

Ohy goodness Karen!! This is such a beauty , love the ombré effect :)

CherylQuilts said...

When I think of you, I ALWAYS smile, Karen! And this is gorgeous, and I LOVE these colors! The sentiment is fabulous too! Hugs, precious friend!

Princess Judy Palmer said...

This is totally fabulous. I love the bright happy colors.