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under the sea

Blue Lagoon

When I see other cards that have been dry embossed and then coloured they look great. When I do it, I think it’s a hot mess. I used a 3D folder from Memory Box and some bits from a Memory Box frame die. I cut off what I wanted to use and layered some alcohol inked Yupo paper over some scrap CS as the Yupo paper was too thin on its own. To colour the embossing I used fine craft Q-tips and Distress Oxides. Even trying to be careful and I still got ink where I didn’t really want it. I decided not to add a sentiment on the front because I felt it wouldn’t look right no matter where I added it. Instead I will add something extra on the inside when I decide to use the card.

As this works for the challenge at Colorful Options I am adding it there. Maybe this card will be one of those that grows on me when I leave it for a while.

Thanks for stopping by, and also thanks for any comments you may leave. They are always appreciated.

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  2. I know how you feel I have bought tons of embossing folders after seeing other people colour them beautifully and then I try…..but I have to disagree with you this card looks amazing but I do agree it is better without a sentiment.Thank you for sharing with us at Colorful Options and I do hope we will see you again.

    Marie

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    1. Thanks a lot. It is always helpful when others comment and it enables me to look at something differently. I’m glad you like it.

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  6. Definitely not a hot mess. The soft colors for your under the sea embossing folder look great and fit the color challenge. I would have left of the sentiment too.

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