Here I used a couple of Penny Back stamps and stamped using Versamark and then added embossing powders in a variety of shades and textures without shaking off the excess between each addition. I used WOW powders in Verdigris, Copper, Gold, Pepper and Green.
Some time ago we had a bit of a debate at "Less is More" about whether inlaid dies count as one layer or not!
The general consensus was that it's OK so here is an inlaid card using a sentiment from SSS and a stitched snowflake die from Memory Box!
The challenge at "Less is More" this week is for a one layer card with the theme French, so I've gone along with French Christmas for both cards!
Refreshing change to see black cards. Love the shades of embossing powders - I can never manage to do embossing with OL cards, they always warp on me! I'm impressed!X
ReplyDeleteWow! Spectacular, elegant and so dramatic Chrissie! Great to see you getting organised for Christmas and what better way than to use French sentiments. Absolutely stunning embossing...swooning over that first one! Have a good week! X
ReplyDeleteWow! Spectacular, elegant and so dramatic Chrissie! Great to see you getting organised for Christmas and what better way than to use French sentiments. Absolutely stunning embossing...swooning over that first one! Have a good week! X
ReplyDeleteThese are so impactful and absolutely brilliant Christmas cards. The mixed colour embossing on the first one really looks sophisticated, and like Lindsey says I'm impressed that it didn't warp! The inlaid die technique on the second card looks fantastic, really elegant. Super cards!
ReplyDeleteAnd it's FABBYLISCIOUS!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend
Kathyk
Heel mooi!!
ReplyDeleteStunning effect and absolutely love them x
ReplyDeleteWow is all I can say!! The different colors of embossing powders make that tree drop jaw gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI like your thinking here! And what a cool look with the different embossing. If you get chance could you send me the link for the funky tree, I like the look of this, could be a way to make a few Xmas cards very quickly with that contemporary look x
ReplyDeleteGreat cards xx Jan
ReplyDeleteStunning! Such an impact with both cards on the fab black base cards. Got to drool over the first one with that incredible embossing - it has such a wow factor. Love the idea of the inlaid die for the one layer too.
ReplyDeleteSharon xx
Love that Christmas Tree. So pretty with the various colors of embossing powder...gotta try that!
ReplyDeleteLoving the black basis, Chrissie, and what a great effect mixing those lovely embossing colours. Black and gold is super stylish too xx
ReplyDeleteBoth so great that you used a black base! Love that tree; looks so natural and modern! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteBoth so great that you used a black base! Love that tree; looks so natural and modern! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning one layer cards. So dramatic against the black cardstock. X
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards and mixing embossing powders is something I hadn't thought of trying but I will now! The gold and black go really well together on your 2nd card. Fab!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Chrissie! Love the Christmas tree embossed in a mix of different EPs! - Sweet Kobylkin
ReplyDeleteElegant and delicious cards Chrissie - love the gold on black - so classy.
ReplyDeleteSylvia xx
Two fab cards here Chrissie, so dramatic too in black and gold and the other amazing shades. My card was 'one layer' btw. amazing what you can do by adding shadows ;) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteVery elegant cards, Chrissie! It's never too early to make christmas cards - the gold embossed sentiments are just perfect on black!
ReplyDeleteRosi x