The theme of the Craft Barn Challenge this week is Lilac/Purple and Embossing. Although the embossing part was optional, I decided to try it anyway... isn't the point of these challenges to strech our abilities ? There aren't many options to dry emboss an opaque, thick and large (A4) watercolour page. You cannot see through to emboss a brass stencil over a lightbox, you cannot use an embossing folder unless you have a large die-cut machine... what I do have is a set of Fiskars' embossing stencils and this proved to be adequate.
The stamps are from a Papermania Clear stamps set that I could not resist thanks to the wonderful designer's illustration on the packet. Sadly, it is impossible to get the same perfect results with the stamps...
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A pretty page that captures the feel of summer.
ReplyDeleteBliss - that's what your page conjures up ,wish I was there ! x
ReplyDeleteI love the dappled effect that watercolour paper gives when stamped. It makes your delightful page even more tranquil looking! Great idea with the embossing too.superb!
ReplyDeleteThis page really conjours up a gorgeous summer's day. Fab. x
ReplyDeleteJust the image of summer time I wanted to create but sadly failed. Love this page.
ReplyDeleteHugs Mrs A.
Just the image of summer time I wanted to create but sadly failed. Love this page.
ReplyDeleteHugs Mrs A.
..a lovely, summerish page!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job. Love the C&S feel too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing
isa
It's lovely and I love the open and breezy feel, could just hop in that hammock right now, it looks so inviting, Gay xx
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