I use a nifty technique with pastels and embossing ink to create backgrounds for greeting cards over at Altered Pages this week. I hope you drop by for a visit. I will send you lots of air kisses if you leave a message there.
I used the technique to make this birthday card, which I already gave to someone special. I hope she liked it. Here’s some more backgrounds I made. It’s kind of addicting.
Thank you for stopping by Paper Calliope. May all your days be creative days!
-Betsy
Great stuff you will need
Royal Brush Soft Pastels, 48-Pack, Multicolor
Victorian Birthdays
You Matter stamp
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Clear For Embossing
Ranger 1 Ounce Embossing Powder, Seafoam White
Real Petals Pink and Blue Handmade Gift Wrapping Paper 3 Pack
Beacon Zip Dry Paper Glue, 2-OunceWhite cardstock
Stencil or lace
Ribbon
Dried flower
So soft and lovely! I’ve never seen this technique before. Thanks!
Thank you Holly. It was a lot of experimenting!
Great backgrounds you have created. Monday I could have used the one with the @#$%?&. I was so tempted to cuss a blue streak but held myself in restraint 😀 LOL
Leslie
Hey Leslie, You must have been listening in to my studio. Gmail me your address and I’ll send it to you!