Friday 1 February 2013

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If you have arrived here from Chris Dark's Blog (the Sketching Stamper), then you're in just the right place!
I have a technique for you today which I discovered a short time ago. 
It involves both heat and dry embossing and can achieve some stunning effects.
This is the card I made and here are the tools and products that you will need to make it
Begin by taking two contrasting Embossing Folders, one with a definite design and the other with a more all-over random pattern.
Ink the inner, de-bossed side of the definite design folder using Versamark. My folder is the Dandelion clocks from Craft Concepts. I removed any stray ink from the centres of the flowers with a Q tip stick.
Place the card inside the folder and run it through the die-cutting machine for the first embossing.
Sprinkle liberally with embossing powder. I used Ranger Distress Embossing powder in Aged Mahogany. For this technique, I love the rough, dull effect which distress powder produces.
Shake off the excess powder and apply heat from a heat gun. The powder does not change as radically as regular embossing powder, so check that it has in fact melted.
Once cooled, place the card into the second embossing folder and run through your machine once more.
I used a Cuttlebug harlequin design.

To get a greater distressed look, I sanded parts of the image, cut it to the size I wanted and distressed and inked the edges before mounting  it on some toning card and punching the edge to add a little interest.
The ribbon and butterfly completed the card.


Here you can see the effect of the sanding on the secondary embossing over the diamond shapes of the folder
Embossing is one of the things which I still find magical in the card making process... it's one of the things which makes it such fun!
The letter you need to collect from me is...
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  1. Anonymous1 February 2013 at 10:06

    This is cool Chrissie! I never would have thought of using my embossing folders to heat emboss! Thanks for sharing this technique.
    Greetings,Stempelientje

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  2. Minxy1 February 2013 at 10:07

    Nifty project, I just love anything grungy and the effect is certainly that!

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  3. Lisa1 February 2013 at 10:07

    Wow, gotta try this!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Lynne Vowles1 February 2013 at 10:21

    Wow, I want to try this out.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  5. nannapat1 February 2013 at 10:24

    Love the look that this technique gives. Will have to give it a try. Pat x

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  6. Miria1 February 2013 at 10:26

    fab creation, Chrissie and gorgeous tutorial, thank you for sharing, Miria from Italy

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  7. Unknown1 February 2013 at 10:26

    Wow! I so have to try this. I completely understand what you mean about the Distress Embossing powders. I have the same Aged Mahogany and always think I didn't heat it up enough. :) I am absolutely going to try this technique - thanks!

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  8. lucretia1 February 2013 at 10:29

    I do like this and will have to try it. Thanks for sharing with us all.

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  9. Carol C1 February 2013 at 10:29

    Great technique, I would never have thought of doing this. And the result is fantastic :)

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  10. Helen Anderson1 February 2013 at 10:33

    What a great idea Chrissie, will certainly be giving this technique a go! x

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  11. MayJay1 February 2013 at 10:33

    Thank you for sharing this very clever technique. I intend to give it a go soon.

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  12. Clare1 February 2013 at 10:36

    Fabulous card, I love the technique!

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  13. Unknown1 February 2013 at 10:37

    This is very clever, thanks for showing us. The card is beautiful :)

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  14. Maria Sabina R.1 February 2013 at 10:41

    oh wow!!! the result is fantastic!!!!

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  15. Redanne1 February 2013 at 10:50

    I have enjoyed seeing how you did this lovely technique, definitely one to try! Love the end result.

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  16. Irit Shalom1 February 2013 at 10:53

    Wow- what a fantastic technique to try! Thanks!

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  17. NGCARDS1 February 2013 at 10:57

    Wow this is absolutely gorgeous! xxx

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  18. Barbara1 February 2013 at 11:13

    I've tried this technique before with poor results, but you make it look easy. Think I need to give it another try...... Great card x

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  19. Rianne1 February 2013 at 11:14

    Thanks ! I use my folders and cuttlebug too little. Great reason to get them out. Going to practice, always have troubles with choosing the right side as I'm inking the folder ;-)

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  20. scrappyjacky1 February 2013 at 11:15

    Such a gorgeous effect.

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  21. Joanne1 February 2013 at 11:32

    What an incredible technique. I will have a go at that one for sure.

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  22. Artyjen1 February 2013 at 11:32

    That is a fabulous effect....gorgeous. Appeals to my grungy side ;)
    xoxo Sioux

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  23. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä1 February 2013 at 11:33

    What a cool idea! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  24. Kathyk1 February 2013 at 11:33

    Fab project - looks great

    Kathyk

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  25. Karen1 February 2013 at 11:42

    ooo thank you for showing us such a fabulous technique!!! Gorgeous work x

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  26. rachel1 February 2013 at 11:56

    amazing work Chrissy - and a new technique for me to give a try! Fab!! Thankyou xx

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  27. Debs1 February 2013 at 12:01

    Love your step by step... I will be trying this out! Thank you

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  28. Cardgenie1 February 2013 at 12:14

    Fab technique - one I will be definitely trying - thanks very much. Jean

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  29. Birgit1 February 2013 at 12:20

    One of my favorite techniques! Lovely card!

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  30. pearshapedcrafting1 February 2013 at 12:33

    Looking forward to trying this! Such a great effect!

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  31. Ustvarjalni utrinki Tamara P.1 February 2013 at 12:33

    Gorgeous,
    love it
    Hugs Tamara

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  32. JansArtyJunk1 February 2013 at 12:42

    Wow what a fab technique...and a lovely effect it gives...:)

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  33. Unknown1 February 2013 at 12:47

    Wow, what a great idea, thank you for the tutorial too will have to try that out soon xx

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  34. Mole1 February 2013 at 12:54

    A great effect - very clever. Thanks for sharing!

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  35. Canonbury creations1 February 2013 at 12:58

    Hi Chrissie, what a fab technique to highlight those wonderful dandelion clocks!Must have a go at that. Kitchen nearly finished:))
    Val x

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  36. Anonymous1 February 2013 at 13:03

    Great technique Chrissie! TFS!
    Alison x

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  37. Sarah1 February 2013 at 13:08

    that's a neat technique and the second I have seen today that makes me think I really should dust off my old embossing folders, I haven't used them in yonks!

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  38. Alida1 February 2013 at 13:19

    Great technique, thanks for sharing.

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  39. Karen Buchanan1 February 2013 at 13:19

    Love the dandelion embossing, must look for that folder!

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  40. MarkerGeek1 February 2013 at 13:28

    This is beautiful - great technique!

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  41. Inkypinkycraft1 February 2013 at 13:33

    A really great technique , lovethe idea and musty try this! Trace x

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  42. Trish1 February 2013 at 13:40

    What a great idea, very effective! Thanks for sharing.

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  43. Anonymous1 February 2013 at 13:48

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  44. Tine1 February 2013 at 14:02

    Hi Chrissie. What a great effect. Thank you for the pictorial tutorial too.
    Tine :)

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  45. Danielle Champagne1 February 2013 at 14:05

    OH! how gorgeous! thank you for the tips and techniques. I love the look of the distress embossing powder. Wonderful card. Cheers from Montreal.

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  46. Lesley G1 February 2013 at 14:06

    Great idea, lovely card :)

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  47. Pat Crossland1 February 2013 at 14:08

    I get a real feel of Deja Vu with this blog hop....

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  48. Anonymous1 February 2013 at 14:10

    Fabulous technique Chrissie and I love the aged Mahogany EP, may need to find some of that ! Sue C x

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  49. Paula1 February 2013 at 14:20

    Fab technique - will have to try it!
    Thanks. x

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  50. Anonymous1 February 2013 at 14:21

    love what you have done combining different embossing techniques, thank you for doing a step by step on the project xxx

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  51. Paperfanatic1 February 2013 at 14:25

    Wow! what a great technique. I will have to try this.

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  52. lena-dailyscrap1 February 2013 at 14:39

    Looking great - what a splendid idea! Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing this (at least for me) new technique!

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  53. Alexandra1 February 2013 at 14:46

    Great technique, I've used embossing folders with ink and embossing powders before but it never occurred to me to emboss and sand another layer over it, must give this a go. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  54. Astrid Maclean1 February 2013 at 15:03

    What a great technique! Thanks for the clear explanation, I'm certainly going to give this a try, - your card looks fantastic!!

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  55. Maggie1 February 2013 at 15:10

    Great tips and fab project Chrissie love the dandelion folder....need it...added to list!! lol

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  56. Kelly 1 February 2013 at 15:14

    Thank you for showing us that technique, I have never tried it before and I love it.
    Hugs Kelly

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  57. SemSee1 February 2013 at 15:19

    What a fabulous technique! Thank you so much for sharing. I love distress embossing powders and your card is beautiful! Hugs, Sem x

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  58. ElizabethR1 February 2013 at 15:23

    Oooow I like the embossing and embossing, will have a go at this for sure! Elizabeth x

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  59. Crafting Queen1 February 2013 at 16:54

    Great technique.

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  60. Linda1 February 2013 at 17:02

    This technique is so cool Chrissie. Love the really distressed look to the project, and fab colour choice too xx

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  61. Cocofolies1 February 2013 at 17:02

    A beautiful card and a great technique I didn't know, thank you !! Coco x

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  62. Helen1 February 2013 at 17:04

    What a great idea, and how fabulous is that AM distress powder! Thanks for sharing.

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  63. Words and Pictures1 February 2013 at 17:18

    What a cool technique - would never have thought of running it through again! Thanks for sharing...
    Alison x

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  64. Ginger1 February 2013 at 17:18

    cool technique, carol x

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  65. Lucy1 February 2013 at 17:27

    Great technique, Chrissie!

    Lucy x

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  66. Unknown1 February 2013 at 17:29

    lovely technique, tanx

    groetjes coby

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  67. Gayna1 February 2013 at 17:37

    Amazing. Would never have thought of that. Thanks so much for sharing. You've inspired me to have a go at this technique now!!

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  68. Janet Wilson1 February 2013 at 17:51

    Brilliant technique, need to give it a try

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  69. Annette Goodey1 February 2013 at 18:20

    You are such a source of inspiration. I will definitely be trying this technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  70. Tinkertaylor1 February 2013 at 18:37

    Stunning effect I Must have a go at this

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  71. ionabunny1 February 2013 at 18:48

    Wow, lovely. Thanks for the fab tutorial. I love my embossing folders but hadn't thought about using embossing powder like that

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  72. Glennis F1 February 2013 at 18:54

    Brilliant effect - I need to try this!

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  73. The Hardy Stamper1 February 2013 at 19:10

    Interesting technique! I must try it sometime.

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  74. cathylynn1 February 2013 at 19:14

    Wow the results of your embossing techniques are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your directions!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  75. Sara Naumann1 February 2013 at 19:16

    What a cool technique...now where are my embossing folders? Thanks for the tutorial!

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  76. Karen P1 February 2013 at 19:18

    I've never seen this tecnique before Chrissie - thank you so much for sharing! Heat embossing is still my favourite technique - to me it's a form of alchemy lol! hugs Karen

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  77. Paper Profusion1 February 2013 at 19:26

    Thank-you for a new technique - this looks fab. Nicola x

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  78. veronica1 February 2013 at 19:41

    great idea- have often inked my embossing folders, but never thought of using versamark and EP!

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  79. LoraineC1 February 2013 at 19:50

    Would never of thought of this, thanks for sharing x

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  80. Maisie Moonshine1 February 2013 at 19:55

    Will definitely be giving this a go - thanks for the ace tutorial.

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  81. Carrie Galbraith1 February 2013 at 20:01

    This is amazing! Thanks x

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  82. Elaine1 February 2013 at 20:03

    Great technique Chrissie - love your card!

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  83. Carrie Galbraith1 February 2013 at 20:03

    Oh wow I am your 500th follower! X

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  84. Kim H1 February 2013 at 20:15

    wonderful technique and tips. great choises on color and folders. thank you for inspiring me to get out my older embossing folders and make something new.

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  85. Cazzy1 February 2013 at 20:21

    That is a very interesting technique, I think I like the first part alone too, so will be having a play with this very soon. Your finished card is gorgeous!

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  86. Elly1 February 2013 at 20:29

    Nice card and a great tutorial, i've never seen before. Sure i'm going to try it. (:o)

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  87. Jane1 February 2013 at 20:43

    Gosh what a clever technique x

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  88. Claire1 February 2013 at 20:52

    Great new technique that I've never seen before - thanks for sharing it :)

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  89. Sandra1 February 2013 at 21:00

    Wonderful. Thanks for sharing such a cool technique.
    Hugs
    Sandra x

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  90. theboelemas@aol.com1 February 2013 at 21:12

    Awesome technique, thanks for sharing x

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  91. okienurse1 February 2013 at 21:28

    awesome technique. I think I will have to try this one! Thanks for sharing.

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  92. Patti J1 February 2013 at 21:44

    Great technique, and your finished project is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing :)

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  93. Sue1 February 2013 at 22:51

    What a fabulous technique, I'm learning so much today xx

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  94. Unknown1 February 2013 at 22:52

    Hi Chrissie, love this technique, never seen Distress embossing powder used in this way and I love the look! Hugs Frea

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  95. TwinkleToes2day1 February 2013 at 23:57

    Fascinating! I don't have any die machines so can't try this - sooo wish I could :0) Mo

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  96. Dawn @ LilyPinkScraps2 February 2013 at 00:29

    So great to see how this works - fabulous end result, must try this!

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  97. Michelle Webb2 February 2013 at 00:48

    Wonderful technique Chrissie, will be trying that soon enough. Michelle x

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  98. Krista's Paper Cafe2 February 2013 at 02:27

    Nicely done.

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  99. Sandy2 February 2013 at 02:45

    Wonderful technique - what beautiful results - thanks for sharing!!
    sandy

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  100. Miriam Prantner2 February 2013 at 04:06

    This is a really cool technique! I am going to have to try it!

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  101. Saintly Lisa2 February 2013 at 08:04

    What a great technique x

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  102. kaylou2 February 2013 at 09:09

    wow love the idea of sanding afterwards... love your project.
    Hugs Kaylou xx

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  103. Gill2 February 2013 at 09:38

    A must try technique. Tfs.
    Gill x

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  104. Croms' Cubby Hole2 February 2013 at 10:18

    This looks amazing. Going to have to try this technique. Thanks for the inspiration

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  105. Kate2 February 2013 at 10:32

    Thank you for taking the time to work through the steps. I am definitely going to give this a go - my embossing folders have been feeling a little neglected lately.

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  106. Anonymous2 February 2013 at 11:58

    Gorgeous project & a great technique, definitely have to try.

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  107. Lin2 February 2013 at 13:29

    What an interesting technique. Thanks for such a detailed explanation.

    Lin xx

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  108. Linby2 February 2013 at 13:50

    Great card and thanks for the tutorial.
    Linbyx

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  109. Sylvia x2 February 2013 at 14:35

    Another great inspirational project...thanks for the tutorial as well.

    Sylvia x

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  110. Ellen2 February 2013 at 15:04

    What a great technique, thanks for sharing!
    Ellen

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  111. Siobhan Brignull2 February 2013 at 17:20

    so simple and effective, cant wait to have a go, many thanks x

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  112. carol edwards2 February 2013 at 18:47

    Thank you for all the inspiration and techniques
    Carol E

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  113. LaJanette2 February 2013 at 18:52

    This is pretty. I have always wondered how distressed embossing powders differ. Thanks for the tutorial.

    Hopping along;
    Janette

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  114. jill2 February 2013 at 19:40

    thanks for sharing this technique. I would never have thought about embossing twice and am eager to give it a go and see what I can come up with!!!

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  115. Anonymous2 February 2013 at 19:52

    Thank you for the great tutorial, I will definately have a try. Love Helen

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  116. Unknown2 February 2013 at 20:39

    That looks like a fun technique to try. Thanks for the inspiration. Maddy x

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  117. GA2 February 2013 at 23:53

    Hi Chrissie,

    this technique is very interesting. Your card is lovely!

    Thank you so much!

    Gerd

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  118. Sarina Coffin3 February 2013 at 00:06

    This technique is absolutely amazing! Genius! I own a few Ranger powders but was unsure how to use them with their dull finish. I love how your card has an elegant look and there was no bling required. Great work!:)

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  119. Unknown3 February 2013 at 00:49

    Oh wow I have not tried that before. I have embossed the raised area of a dry embossed piece but not places it back into the a embossing folder to create such a nice piece of distressing. TFS need to try this now!

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  120. My name is Cindy3 February 2013 at 02:25

    I think I'll have to read those instructions a couple of times (can't quite get my head round it!) but I like the effect.

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  121. Anonymous3 February 2013 at 07:38

    Hi Chrissie. Love your card......Really must give this technique a go...Love using my embossing powders. S.x

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  122. Unknown3 February 2013 at 16:38

    what a great idea - new tried this so its another to add to the list of techniques to try.

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  123. Art By Wanda3 February 2013 at 23:42

    A really beautiful card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  124. Anonymous4 February 2013 at 10:11

    What a fantastic technique, I have never seen this before, and I can't wait to try it!

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  125. CRAZYCRAFTSHED4 February 2013 at 10:47

    Gorgeous Chrissie and fabulous tutorial
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  126. Craftychris4 February 2013 at 11:29

    Fabulous! I will be trying this technique its so cool! xx

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  127. Handmade by Elaine4 February 2013 at 14:19

    Hiya...I love this technique think i will be giving this a whirl, thanks for sharing
    Elx

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  128. Hillie4 February 2013 at 20:10

    Wonderful to visit your blog. Enough inspration! Thanks for it!

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  129. toni4 February 2013 at 20:46

    Never tried this before, stunning effects must give it a go x

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  130. Ali4 February 2013 at 21:58

    Gorgeous! I love this technique and will definitely have a go. Thanks for the tutorial. :)

    Ali

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  131. Ellie Knol4 February 2013 at 22:04

    HI Paula,
    LOVELY heat embossing!! ... and this is a wonderful blog hop!

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  132. Ellie Knol4 February 2013 at 22:05

    I meant Chrissie of course , LOL

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  133. Unknown5 February 2013 at 10:38

    Never thought about using the embossing folders for embossing powder, will definately give this a go. Thank you x

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  134. kjjc5 February 2013 at 13:54

    Thank you for showing us this technique. I will certainly be trying it.

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  135. Kezzy5 February 2013 at 14:19

    Wow stunning and thanks for the tutorial. Kezzy xx

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  136. Francesca5 February 2013 at 17:09

    Well that is different, I never thought of running card thru twice to get an effect. Will certainly try.

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  137. maggie warke5 February 2013 at 18:26

    Great technique! Thanks for sharing!
    Maggie

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  138. maggie warke5 February 2013 at 18:26

    Great technique! Thanks for sharing!
    Maggie

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  139. DonnaMundinger5 February 2013 at 18:26

    WOW, cool! this is a totally new technique for me. Love the effect. xxD

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  140. Denise Bryant6 February 2013 at 03:38

    Lovely! I haven't seen this done before... looks like fun!
    DeniseB

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  141. Craftyfield6 February 2013 at 16:51

    This is a new technique for me, will need to get some distress embossing powders !

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  142. Lura7 February 2013 at 16:33

    thank you so much for sharing your technique I loved the way that it turned out. xox

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  143. Fliss7 February 2013 at 21:54

    Fabulous tutorial Chrissie and just love that shabby chic look, a real favourite of mine.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Fliss x

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  144. Deborah Frings8 February 2013 at 12:51

    Chrissie - this is lovely! I really like the rich colour and the distressed look. I see what you mean about the diamonds and dandelions!

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Thank you so much for popping by, I appreciate your comments!
Thanks,
Chrissie

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