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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
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13 comments:

  1. Sheila HAugust 29, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    The clear embossing is great-what a beautiful card!

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  2. CarolAugust 29, 2010 at 8:52 AM

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

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  3. AngelaAugust 29, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    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!

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  4. SusanAugust 29, 2010 at 9:27 AM

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

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  5. DoneldaAugust 29, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    what a great effect!!

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  6. ArdythAugust 29, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    COOL!

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  7. Susan (peebsmama)August 29, 2010 at 7:36 PM

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

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  8. Tiffany ErvinAugust 29, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    Fantastic, love the clean, crisp look!

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  9. LindseyAugust 29, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Well, this is simply brilliant!

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  10. Harriet SkellyAugust 29, 2010 at 11:40 PM

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

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  11. Dixie CochranAugust 30, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    Thanks for sharing another terrific way to use that stamp!

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  12. :: BlueInks ::August 30, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    What a great idea! Your card turned out perfect.

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  13. Lola G.September 6, 2010 at 9:00 AM

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

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Thank you so much for taking time to comment!