I’ve been having fun exploring a technique I have recently discovered. It all began by adding a touch of color using ink pads applied directly to the edges of white cardstock. Drawing inspiration from this previous project...
This then transformed into using a watermark ink pad/pen and embossing powder to coat edges.
It adds such unique touch to a project check it out...
After stamping the sentiment onto the cardstock strip I heat set a colorful border. Here's How: Using gentle pressure, rub/drag the edge of cardstock across the top of a Versamark ink pad. Holding the paper at a slight angle and draging for a thick build up (I'd say at about a 45 degree angle dragging towards yourself). Coat with embossing powder and heat set.
It adds a nice colorful and glossy touch. Just A Note: The twine was attached into place using a Tiny Attacher and then tied into a bow.
The easiest way to apply this technique is using the ink pad, but to take it up another notch, I used my handy dandy Embossing pen. Same idea as the ink pad, giving you a sticky surface to work with, but in a free hand pen form.
Here's How: After die cutting the desired shape (here I've used a Bountiful Banners die cut) I simply traced along the edge with the pen, covered in embossing powered and then heat set. I love how it helps this simple white banner to pop! Here's A Tip: I found it easiest to emboss one side of the banner at a time, this way I had a place to hold onto.
For this last card I pulled out my Chevron Stripes Border die and the embossing pen. Here's A Tip: When covering a larger/longer surface, work with one small area at a time, working your way gradually to the end. This ensure the watermark ink will remain sticky enough.
That's it from me today. I hope you'll give this look a go. Have fun!
Maile
Thank You Card...
Thank You Card...
Blooming Hello There Card...
Chevron Hello There Card...
