How to use embossing paste inspiration - Totally Technqiues Design Team Blog Hop

I've a mixed media card this month for the Totally Techniques blog hop with a few techniques, however our theme is to share ideas on using embossing paste as challenged by Satomi our Japanese demo.  

You may not be aware but we have two different embossing pastes. There is straight forward white and then shimmery white. You can find them on page 181 of the current annual catalogue. 

I used mine to add some texture to the seascape that I created by first using a soft sponge brayer to add Mint Macaron and Balmy Blue ink to create a back ground.  I also used the brayer over a fruit stringy bag from the supermarket to create even more depth to the watery scene.  I also stamped with second and third generation ink the subtle sentiment of 'Time for a new adventure' from Itty Bitty Greetings in different directions across the piece in Night of Navy and some Dandelion seeds from Dandelion Wishes and some bubbles from Sailing Home stamp set.  I also added silver heat embossed bubbles to the matt layer of Night of Navy cardstock.

Next I added the circles of embossing paste using a homemade stencil made with vellum and various circle punches.  I mixed some of the shimmery white paste with a little retired silver, but later added more circles with just shimmery white.  

Using the Smooth Sailing dies I created another stencil to sponge on seaweed in Pretty Peacock, and Shaded Spruce  at the base of the sea scene and also added some die cut vellum seaweed which I left 'clean' or coloured on the reverse with Pretty Peacock Stampin' Blend or added some clear wink of Stella.  Vellum was also used to create a further matt layer which was embossed with the Corrugated embossing folder.  Some pearls coloured with Stampin' Blends were added for a pebbly seabed. 

The fish was created using the Faux Metal technique and the stamp is from Best Catch stamp set which is just perfect for the fishermen in your life.  

To finish my design I added two ribbon loops to hang the design from a die cut strip of card using again the Smooth Sailing dies.  It gives the effect of a tapestry/picture being suspended from a hanging rail.

Lots going on but the simple addition of embossing paste as depth and texture and is so easily done. I hope you'll visit everyone else on the hop and have a go with these fun pots of paste.  

Play with ink to create a watery scene using Best Catch, Sailing Home and Well Said

Now please do visit the other talented ladies around the globe to enjoy all our embossing paste tips.  

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy crafting
Zoe x

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Happy Birthday Dad

It's my fabulous Dad's birthday today. He's in his 80's and would love to be able to fish again, but sadly health doesn't allow, but he still has a wicked sense of humour and we're going to celebrate in style.  So it's a big whoop whoop HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD day.

I made him a floating frame card using the Stampin' Up! Best Catch set.  I remember as a child going fishing on holiday out at sea and I found that small boat rocking was not the best day of my holibobs.  I'll not say anymore on that subject today though. 

I used the stamps and dies from this wonderful bundle to stamp and cut out lots of fishing images.  I also used the Well Said dies to create my framed sentiment.  I'm pleased to share that the Best Catch stamp set and dies are carrying on in the new annual Stampin' Up! catalogue when the spring catalogue ends, but they won't be listed as a bundle so if you like the bundle and want to save 10% get it now before the end of May.  You can see the individual products or the bundle in Zoe's Stampin' Up! Shop. 

I stamped some images, but the hats I embossed with black embossing powder to give a little more texture and I'm afraid I used retired Not Quite Navy card, but you could use any colour for a fisherman's hat.  Some of the dies speak for themselves like the fish and the Merry Merlot hooks. 

So now it's time for cake so I must dash, but before I go here is the card I made from the floating images cut from the centre of the card. 

A simple happy birthday  from Itty Bitty Sentiments makes this a great masculine birthday card especially if they like to fish. 

Enjoy the sunshine.

Zoe x

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