Saturday, October 28, 2023

Mustaa mustetta - kortti

 Hyvää lauantaita, tervetuloa Allsorts haasteen pariin! Viikon aiheena "kohokansiot ja / tai kohojauheet eli embossaus. Nyt pistin kyllä sellaisen sotkun aikaiseksi, että tähän tekniikkaan pitää palata paremmalla ajalla. Kannattaa kurkata upeita tuotoksia ja neuvot täältä.

Happy Saturday, it's time for a new Allsorts Challenge! Technique theme is "embossing, dry and/or hot"
Welcome to join in.

I'm trying a new technique, I got a hint from my teamie Hilary. She had found this blog called Group of Seven Cardmakers - advice from experienced cardmakers on techniques and products.
Take a look the amazing samples there are. This is my quick one, with black fingermarks all over!

I got to try this all in better time, this how it goes: "watercolouring a background using re-inkers ( I used Brusho's) to create a very saturated, vibrant background.  Once that is dry, an embossing folder ( Sizzix) is used to add dimension to the colourful card at the same time as adding black ( Versa Fine Clair Nocturne) ink to the background. After embossing through BS I hot embossed the surface with WOW EP. Golden mirri cardstock and Christmas die cut sentiment in Finnish.
It's more green and vivid alive, so hard to take a good pic.

Another Christmas card, now in more white colours. My new Spellbinders die cut set "Stitched Christmas sweater" - I've done many cards with it, here's with dry embossed background.

Black and white! A pic from last weekend, we have snow ( a little). I like to put candles outside, they are so beautiful when it's dark. Happy weekend! Me and hubby are in a short trip, a hotel visit to Imatra. And sorry I still can't comment some blogs. Blogger is so weird...

Kiitos käynnistä! Thanks for your visit;-))m


Prizes from Stampendous and Oakwood Direct and WOWVOW

13 comments:

brenda said...

You card looks very striking in those colours Mervi.

B x

Liz said...

Two lovely cards, Mervi. A very interesting technique on the first card and so effective. I love the jumper on your second card, it looks so warm and cosy. xx

coldwaters2 said...

Wow two fantastic cards Mervi the embossing is top notch
hugs
lolo x

Ellibelle said...

TWo beautifully made cards Mervi. What a great technique on the first! I'm never adventurous with my embossing folders, might need to give it a try!
The outdoor picture with the lantern looks so nice and peaceful!

HilaryJane said...

I am so glad you had a go at that technique. Isn't it great? I think it is quite addictive and I love the heat embossing on it. Coincidentally, I had another go at the technique today and added gold heat embossing too. I love the look. Your jumper card is great too. Enjoy your weekend away xx

Crafting Queen said...

Two beautiful cards and love the new technique. Anesha x

Wendy L said...

Lovely cards Mervi. Enjoy your trip and I can't comment on some blogs either, so annoying when doing dt work, xx

Sarah said...

Fabulous embossed cards Mervi, I do love that jumper!! Love your candle lantern in the snow x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

OH! Your first card is so clever and wonderful, with the special technique. Your jumper card is fabulous. The idea of a candle outside is so lovely Mervi, Hope you enjoy your trip.

Linby said...

Such effective embossing. Love your jumper too.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Two so different and lovely cards Mervi. Enjoy our trip! You live in a fabulous place and how lovely the candle outside!

KraftyKoolKat said...

Two very different, but equally gorgeous cards Mervi. I hope you are having a lovely time away.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

What a fabulous effect on this card, the gold highlights against the darker background looks lovely.
Lorraine