Hi everyone. Today I'm sharing another Heat Embossed card as a reminder that the CAS Mix Up May Challenge - Heat Embossing is closing in a few days.
The panel above started with randomly heat embossing some script background (I do love this background!). :) Colour was then added over top of the embossing using the acetate smooshing technique with Distress Inks (Twisted Citron and Broken China). Love the subtle colours paired with the embossed script.
I also heat embossed a few butterflies and then fussy cut them out. I didn't colour them this time, instead leaving just the embossed liquid platinum as the colour. This is all because of my friend Maria and her post she did about the "illustrated" style and a new trend of having the focal images uncoloured. Not my usual, but I gave this a try and have to say that I really like how this turned out. :) Thanks Maria!
It's so easy to make a CAS Mix Up card ... my card has stamping, heat embossing, and acetate smooshing. Still lots of open space, which is the CAS (clean and simple) part of the challenge.
I hope you'll come play along with our May challenge at CAS Mix Up. There's still a few days left to play along The challenge closes end of day May 24th (PDT).
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Fluttering (Memory Box); En Francais (SU)
Paper: White (Neenah 110 lb. card stock)
Ink: Versamark; Distress inks: Twisted Citron, Broken China (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools: Liquid Platinum embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, acetate sheet, water mister
Challenges:
CAS Mix Up May Challenge - Heat Embossing
This is so pretty ...... great colour combo. I love the embossed script in the background and the butterflies look so elegant without any colour. xx
ReplyDeleteOMG Loll, absolutely Stunning. Your heat embossing keeps getting more and more gorgeous! I am totally inspired to do something special. TFS my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat elegance!!!! Love that soft smooshing with the embossed script! And the butterflies are very elegant in their rich white and platinum!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Loll. A great example of understated beauty :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love that you left the butterflies white. I also love the bg stamp, such a shame that it's discontinued! Cathy x
ReplyDeleteAbsolut amazing!! The mcard looks so light and airy!!
ReplyDeleteLove how the embossed butterflies just pop off the smooshed background, Loll! Absolutely gorgeous design!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and elegant card Loll...really like those butterflies uncolored! :0)
ReplyDeleteThese colours are so springlike and pretty Loll and the embossed script and butterflies complement it perfectly. x
ReplyDeleteWow, lol !! I sit, I look and I can not say anything to the experience. It WOW I blurted out loud when I saw this card! Wonderful, elegance and delicacy. I love this card.
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DeleteWOW. This is so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLoll your card is absolutely gorgeous! I love every detail and what to try it. Did you emboss both the sentiment and the butterflies with the Liquid Platnum? I have an unopened jar itching to be tried out! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteJust Gorgeous! Totally Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteTalk about elegant! This is magnificent, Loll! Love the soft wash using acetate smooshing, a personal favorite and the script background! The uncolored butterflies are SO perfect! What more can I say! This card is the epitome of class!
ReplyDeleteLooks like the comments above just say it all. Another elegant card from the expert of CAS and sophistication.
ReplyDeleteI do like that script stamp too. I also like that liquid platinum e.p. on this oh, so pretty card! I agree, this turned out very well!
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This is a beautiful CAS card. Love the soft colors.
ReplyDeleteI so adore this card and it's light and airy feel! Spectacular!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful, Loll! I just love the "pop" of non-color, AND that beautiful script!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous, Loll ... the light delicacy of the butterflies is beautiful against the softly smooshed panel ... fantastic! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteOh. So. Elegant! Incredible with just that minimal touch of color!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Loll! I love how you've showcased the details on the butterflies with gold embossing, and how you created the soft, watercolored background with your DI's! Stunning CAS design, too!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! The delicacy of the DI smooshing shows nicely since you've left the embossed butterflies 'neutral'. Oh this is SO pretty and the color choices look so nice with the platinum shine. Will check out the video, TFS. Hugs
ReplyDeleteStunning with the soft colors and the embossing!
ReplyDeleteOh Loll, this is so soft and gorgeous!! I love the embossed, scripty background and the sweet uncolored butterflies really make a lovely statement together. Beautifully done!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Loll! the soft touches of color and gold embossing on white - lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely colours on the background and so elegant with all the gold embossing and uncoloured butterflies. An interesting style - thanks for the link to more about it.
ReplyDeleteExquisite card ... love the technique you have done, it is ever so elegant.
ReplyDeleteStunning! Gorgeous! Exquisite! I can't think of any more to describe this card but it sure it amazingly beautiful! Love the embossing and love the butterflies uncolored. Your smooshing colors are my favorite color combo. Love this card so much! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! I love it.
ReplyDeleteSimple yet elegant. Proves less is more
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