Sunday, June 19, 2011

Magical embossing!

These tutorials are a product of extensive reading, researching and lots of time spent on making them. Please do not copy, or share on your page (for promoting your items in your shop) unless I give you permission to do so. Please ask nicely....I won't say no...but you need to ask.... You can link it on your blogs if you have used these tutorials...please share the link with me when you do use these tutorials...I would love to stop by and see what you have done! 

When I saw this video...oh my God!! I knew I had to make a card with it...without wasting any time I got down to business!!

I also took step by step photos for those who want to see it! First the card and then the step by step pics!


I love the effect...its just amazing!! no doubt I had inky fingers the rest of the day! This card is specially for Ujjwal's embossing challenge on Yvonne's blog.

Also for Virginia's challenge to create something from an inspiration. My inspiration is the video I mentioned earlier.

So now the step by step. The main panel for this card started out as a white CS. I covered the CS with different colors of distress inks. This panel has soft colors because I blended the colors. For stark colors, rub the ink pad straight on the paper as in the video.

 I used Broken China, Wild honey, Worn lipstick, Shabby Shutters.
Then comes the step of  stamping with Versamark and embossing with clear embossing powder.

This piece is different than the one above...I messed up the first CS, so had to re-do this. Just showing the clear embossed butterflies. Used Hero Arts Antique Engravings.

Then comes the magical step. Take black ink, a sponge and rub it all over. Make sure you use a dye based ink, anything that is water-based. I used Faber-Castell black ink pad, the regular one in the market. I used a cosmetic sponge, cheap and disposable. A water-based ink is easy to rub off the embossed image, other inks will stick to the image.
Use a dry tissue and rub off the excess ink of the embossed parts...and here's the result.

Get it as dark as you want it to be.
I added some rainbow bling stones, some make up glitter (VOV pearl powder eyeshadow) over the card...cheap and works like pearl powder..(though I have to figure out how to get it to stick to the card)

So there you have it, simply truly magical embossing. Try it and have fun!!
Here's the final card again...coz I can't help but love these butterflies!


See ya soon with another tutorial...on the faux rain...
Let me know your comments and any questions if you have any!

23 comments:

  1. Beautiful card Tejal...such a nice techinque..thnks for sharing it :)

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  2. fabulous ...love it completely ...There is so much to learn from you...it amazes me

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  3. this is so so beautiful that if i had embossing materials i would make one just like yours!!!!this is a sure winner.love the flutterbies and the coloring its awesome.

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  4. Tejal.. This is soo frickin' awesome...!! Fab work...!!

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  5. This is absolutely stunning, Tejal! You are turning into an embossing pro :)

    Love the technique and the end result!

    Thanks for playing along my challenge at Do More with Less!

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  6. Very nice card Tejal!! its a real kewl technique!! thanks for sharing the idea and tutorial!! loved the flutters :)

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  7. This is stunningly awesome :). Super loved it. Thank you so much for sharing. Got to try it :)

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  8. Awesome inspired card and tutorial, Tejal! Thanks for the link for the tutorial video! I love the colorful butterflies against the black background! Thanks so much for entering the Stamp Your Hero HeART Out challenge!Wish you best of luck!!

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  9. Lovely card and such a cool trick!!!Thanks for sharing sweetie!!!

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  10. Wow, Tejal, that is incredible! Your card is stunning!! I'm going to have to try it sometime. Thanks for linking up to a new-to-me technique!

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  11. Wow! This looks fantastic Tejal! Love the spectacular results! Brilliant work!

    Thanks for playing along with my guest Ujjwal's challenge!

    P/s: You can use a spray fixative to adhere the powder. I use the one by Krylon.

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  12. beautiful card.. thanks for the technique...

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  13. Oh what an amazing card. Thank You so much for sharing the techinique. I have never done it before.
    Your card is so amazing. Do frame it!

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  14. lovely card!! thanks a lot for sharing the technique.

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  15. OMG.....i guess everyone love using butterflies but its only u who can make it look this beautiful !! I am scared to try this but when I will, I'll ask u questions too !...Waiting for faux rain tutorial.. :) Oh and btw...I am amazed how u can find anything simple and cheap and put it to best use..."ink pad/sponge/VOV glitter"..Wow

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  16. This is just awesome Tejal! :) Wow! you have taken your love for butterflies and embossing to a new level now! :)

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  17. Love those Rainbow butterfly against black. Gorgeous card Tejal:)

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  18. wow wow wow, n thanks for sharing!cant wait to try it out.........

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  19. Nice! And so many butterflies :D!! Lovely effect... Thanks for sharing the tutorial, Tejal.

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  20. Hi Tejal, fabulous card and a brilliant technique, what a lovely result, Gay xxx
    p.s butterflies;0) LOL

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  21. Hi Tejal, Just dropping in to say Thank You for your lovely comments on my cards.I hope all's well with you and you're having fun, Gay xxx

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  22. hein, i remember commenting on this card.. anyhoo.. This looks really stunning and i am sure it looks much more gorgeous IRL. As soon as i get my embossing powders I will be doing something like this... should have ordered butterfly stamps... dang it

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  23. Hi lovely card, can u plz tell me where can I get versamark and embossing powder in Bangalore. Ty

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