Sunday, August 29, 2010

Embossed Crossword Puzzle

In the magazines lately, I've noticed lots of people embossing backgrounds in clear EP with VersaMark ink to give a really subtle effect. I decided to try it with the Hero Arts Crossword background and make a Thank You card for my sister and her family for their hospitality a few weeks back.


I love this card...it's so textured with the embossing, but the message really stands out. My one problem with using this stamp big like this is that it's sort of busy when stamped in a color. You have to get bold with the embellishments and words to balance the busyness out. By using the clear EP and VersaMark ink, that design difficulty is eliminated!

Have a happy Sunday, everyone!

Supplies
stamps: Hero Arts, PSX (alphabet)
ink: VersaMagic, VersaColor
paper: Bazzill textured CS, white
accessories: clear EP, prima flowers, brads

13 comments:

Sheila H said...

The clear embossing is great-what a beautiful card!

Carol said...

Another really beautiful card and a forehead slapping moment...duh! Of course, the clear EP is perfect for these types of stamps!

Angela said...

Very pretty! You got a great photo, too -- shiny stuff can be tough to get on film. I'm sure your family will love it!

WV: ovensfur. I'm leaving that one alone!

Susan said...

Gorgeous card! What a great idea to use the clear embossing on the large background stamp! Gotta try that!!

Donelda said...

what a great effect!!

Ardyth said...

COOL!

Susan (peebsmama) said...

Wow. What a stunning effect that has. It really makes a terrific background.

Tiffany said...

Fantastic, love the clean, crisp look!

Lindsey said...

Well, this is simply brilliant!

Harriet Skelly said...

Awesome idea to use the versamark - this is a great card!

Dixie Cochran said...

Thanks for sharing another terrific way to use that stamp!

BlueInks said...

What a great idea! Your card turned out perfect.

Lola G. said...

Oooh, a crossword-puzzle stamp?! I've got to take a look for one of those -- love the card!