Dry Embossing with Re-inker Watercolouring - Group of Seven

Hi everyone.  I absolutely LOVE this technique that Christine showed us this month.  It uses Distress Re-inkers to randomly watercolour a background using 2-4 colours.  Using re-inkers means that the colours are very vibrant.  Pair that with creating a simple black background using an embossing folder with ink, and the contrast gives you a WOW! card --- every time! :)

Please check out the details for the technique and link to video on the blog ...

Group of Seven Cardmakers

The card and black ink I used made all the difference for me.  I found that cold press watercolour paper gave me the best results.

For the black ink, I found the best for me was Versafine Clair Nocturne.  I'm sure other black inks would work, best to experiment.  Warning ... adding black ink to your embossing folders is a bit messy so be prepared with some paper towels.  And sometimes it stained my embossing folder (depending on the manufacturer). 

The Distress Re-inkers used above are Wilted Violet, Ripe Persimmon, Mustard Seed.  They look so pretty together.

An Embossing Folder (Botantical Folder - 3D - Tim Holtz / Sizzix) was used to create the black background by simply swiping black pigment ink on the inside of the folder - debossed side; then placing your inked, dry panel next to the black ink and running it through an embossing machine.  Mine covered most of the background with the first run through, but not all.  I inked the folder again, lined up the embossed image and ran it through a second time.

The card was finished with a black sentiment banner, embossed in white (Simply Sentiments - Lawn Fawn).

Close-up ...

I'm sending to Can You Handle the Pressure, where it's Anything Goes with Embossing.

I've made a few more of these cards.  This technique is addictive! :)

The card above is made with Distress Re-inkers:  Salty Ocean, Salvaged Patina Ocean, Mowed Lawn and dry embossed with Vine Canopy Embossing Folder (Simon Says Stamp).  A large hellow die-cut (gift from a friend) was added to finish the card.

I'm sending this card to NBUS Challenge #54.  First time using the beautiful embossing folder above. :)

The card above was made with Brushos (Turquoise, Ultra Marine, Violet) on cold press w/c paper, misted with lots of water.  The Woodland Embossing Folder (SU! / Sizzix) was used to emboss and add black ink.  The black was not solid with the first press, so I inked the folder again and ran the panel through a second time.

The above Christmas card is heading to the Rudolph Days September challenge, where it's always Anything Christmas Goes. :)

... and also sending to Peace on Earth Challenge #48 - with optional mood board (see below).

One more quick, CAS card using the leftover ink from the brushos card above ... 

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I hope you'll try out this technique.  If you do, please join us by adding your card to the Group of Seven Cardmaker's blog ... there's a link party at the bottom of the post that's open for the next month.  Hope to see your cards there! 

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Card #1:

Stamps:  Simply Sentiments (Lawn Fawn)

Paper:   Cold press Watercolour paper (140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Distress Re-inkers:  Wilted Violet, Ripe Persimmon, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz); Versamark; Black (Nocturne) Versafine Clair (Tsukineko)
Accessories:   Water mister, Watercolour paintbrush, Botanical Embossing Folder (Tim Holtz / Sizzix), smile die-cut (Penny Black)

Card #2:

Stamps: n/a

Paper:   Cold press Watercolour paper (140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Re-inkers:  Salty Ocean, Salvaged Patina, Mowed Lawn (Tim Holtz);  Black (Nocturne) Versafine Clair (Tsukineko)
Accessories:  Water mister, Watercolour paintbrush, Vine Canopy Embossing Folder (Simon Says Stamp), Large Hello die-cut (gift from a friend)

Card #3 & 4:

Stamps:  Shine Upon You (Penny Black)

Paper:   Cold press Watercolour paper (140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Brushos:  Turquoise, Ultra Marine, Violet; Blueprint Sketch distress ink (Tim Holtz); Black (Nocturne) Versafine Clair (Tsukineko)
Accessories:  Woodland Embossing Folder (SU!/Sizzix), diluted white acrylic paint, splatter brush

Challenges:

Group of Seven - September - Dry Embossing with Re-inker Watercolouring

Can you Handle the Pressure - Anything Goes

NBUS Challenge #54

Rudolph Days September Challenge

Peace on Earth Challenge #48