Thursday, November 19, 2020

Embossing

 Hey there -

My second post for the day.  The Christmas card making is ramping up.  I have only 5 left to make to fit my initial listing of those to be mailed long distances.  Closer distance cards will come later.

There are four challenges that inspired these two cards, and each one will be visiting three of the challenges.  The challenges are Time Out - Quick, Watercooler Wednesday Masculine, Christmas Kickstart and Lets Squash it!.

This card is going to Time out Quick, it took just a bit of time to emboss, use a silver pen to add highlights to the embossed image, add a scrap of silver wrapping paper on the left side and add the embossed sentiment. About 12 minutes in total.  I have precut bases and panels and that really cuts down the time to make a card.  This one will also visit Christmas Kick Start - The EF is called Ornaments on Side, and Let's Squash it.


This card is going to Watercooler Wednesday - Masculine, Christmas Kickstart and Lets Squash it. The embossing folder is Darices Holly Leaves.  I ran a green inkpad over it, then added stickles to the berries and stamped and colored a small holly image to adorn my computer generated sentiment.


Thanks so much for visiting. I hope you have an enjoyable day!


 
  






13 comments:

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Two fab cards, Cat! Just love the simplicity and elegance of the silver ornaments on card one and the embossed & inked holly on card two!!

I Card Everyone said...

Quick and pretty, clever and cahUTE! What a fun day you've had, Cat!
=]

Leslie Miller said...

OMWord, those silver ornaments are gorgeous! And it's amazing how easily you added color to all those holly leaves and berries. It turned out absolutely perfect. I'd probably have ink all over the place. Cute sentiment with that one, too.

HilaryJane said...

Well done for getting a clean image with the inked embossing folder, I always struggle when I try that way round. This is so effective. I love those simple silver baubles too xx

Dotty Jo said...

Two gorgeous cards, Cat! Love the silver and white - so classy, and the holly one is lovely too. Thanks for joining Gail and me at the two challenges, Jo x

Jean said...

Great job showcasing those techniques. So striking!

Tristan said...

Love your card Cat. That holly background panel is fabulous. Thanks for joining us at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week. Tristan DT.

Anita in France said...

Yummy jolly holly, Cat ... and oh wow, the silver on white, retro, graphic design is just awesome ... so stylish! Hugs, Anita :)

Created by Kath said...

Both cards turned out so nice! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges! Kath-DT

Helen F. said...

Quick and oh-so-pretty! The silver ornaments on white are stunning,Cat

Shauna said...

Two beautiful cards! I love the modern look of the ornament design and your holly leaves look great! Thanks for playing with us at Time Out!
- Shauna

ionabunny said...

These are both gorgeous. Love the green holly with the red berries. Thanks for joining the fun at Let's Squash It! and Christmas Kickstart Challenge. Hugz

Greta said...

Great cards, my friend! I absolutely love the first one! What a great use of that ef!