Stampin' Up! Lovely Amazing Thank You Blossoms- Inked Embossing Technique + GIVEAWAY

Hello everyone!

I love today's project...it's so cute and features a fun technique! Plus, in today's video I announce a GIVEAWAY! Woohoo! I am currently doing one giveaway a month. But stay tuned, because soon I will be doing many more throughout each month. I can't wait! I hope you enjoy this project and I look forward to reading your comments below. :)

Card dimensions:
Card base 11" x 4.25" scored at 5.5"
DSP 4" x 5.25"
black strip 1/2" x 5.25"

This week's GIVEAWAY!

Stampin' Up! Fun Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

HOW TO ENTER: 

Leave a comment below about today's card project with a way for me to contact you and you will be entered into the drawing. I will both choose and announce the winner on Saturday, September 12th. I will use Random Name Picker to select a winner. 

(U.S. Residents only please)

SUPPLIES for today's card project below! Just click an item and you will go straight to my online store to place your order!

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Best Wishes, 

LaQuita

P.s. Here's my new logo...I LOVE IT! Thank you http://jessicagiglio.com. 

Double Inked Letter Press Effect

I stumbled upon the coolest technique online and decided to try it. The result was so awesome I had to share it with you. The great thing about creating this effect is it doesn't require many materials. 

I started the process by inking the smooth interior side of an embossing folder in moss green. 

After it was inked up, I laid my white cardstock (4" x 5.25") inside of the embossing folder and ran it through my Texture Boutique (you can use any embossing device). This is how you achieve the letterpress effect. When I removed the white cardstock from the embossing folder it revealed a beautiful raised impression embedded with moss green ink! 

Double inking time! I used the Iris ink pad to add contrasting color to the raised embossing. Using light pressure, I dabbed and gently slid the ink pad across the surface of the raised impression. I just love the way these two colors play off of each other.
                         
I had originally planned to just try out the techique...but...the effect was just too dang on amazing! I had to incorporate it into a card. After some stamping, hand punched and die cut flowers, I love the finished product! What do you think?

I hope this technique tutorial leaves you motivated to try something new! See you soon! :)