Half way through the week! Whew, that was fast! Since discovering Unity, I have learned so many techniques. I have also learned a bunch of things on Pinterest. It's a great place to find inspiration for all the things!
I have done this technique before...white embossing, ink blending....but I found this set of cards on Pinterest and thought I had to give it a go! I have a bunch of Birthday's kicking off my new year, so Birthday cards are on my mind!
This card started as a full sheet of watercolor paper. I cut it up into 4 - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" panels. Since it happens to be "UNITY MEMBERSHIP MAKES," I grabbed a large mandala that happens to be from the February 2017 Kit of the Month. I purchased it second hand. I stamped this large stamp using VersaMark embossing ink and my Misti so that I could be sure the image was stamped fully and ready to accept embossing powder! White embossing powder and a heat gun, then on to the ink blending with some Salvaged Patina distress oxide. I then wiped the excess ink off of the embossing, then sprinkled some water on to give it depth.
I then found a strip of patterned paper and added it to the edge, then a strip of black cardstock to divide the edge. Happy Birthday (from gotta love sentiments) was stamped with versamark and embossed with white embossing powder.
I added some white enamel dots from Gina Marie Designs and it's done! I plan on making more of these in different colors!
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This is beautiful! I like to use snowflakes for my January birthday cards too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. I love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card. Love it
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, I love that technique and need to use it more.
ReplyDeleteI love how the mandala looks like a snowflake! Fantastic idea for winter birthday cards!
ReplyDeleteSo simple, yet a classic beauty. Great card. 😍
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity and beauty of this card. I am inspired to use this technique more often.
ReplyDeleteThat card is just about perfect for any occasion!! Love it so much!!
ReplyDeleteLove this beautiful mandala design and the technique you used! Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card! Thanks for reminding me of this technique. And another great card layout!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I have some January/February Birthday cards to make-might try this with some larger Unity stamps.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! I also didn’t know about that sentiment it - I love it and have added it to my cart! Yay!
ReplyDeleteSuch a simple technique that gives Wow results.
ReplyDeleteLove the white embossing!! Gorgeous card.
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