Hello! I have really been enjoying making cards with florals and foliage on black cardstock with metallic embossing. You can check out a video I did in this style HERE. When I saw the new 6×6 Agapanthus Stamp from Stampendous (available through Spellbinders), I knew I wanted to use it this way.
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I grabbed some Black Mixed Media Paper from Scrapbook.com for my focal panel. I stamped the Agapanthus with VersaMark Ink and then heat embossed it with a champagne colored embossing powder. I wanted to add some silver, so in the open flowers, I painted Scintillating Silver Glitzy Magicals from Lindy’s Gang. The Glitzy collection has no color, it’s pure shimmer, so it was perfect for this card. Then I splattered on Snazzy Sparkle, from that same collection.
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Fir the sentiment, I used some silver and gold foiled paper and the Thanks Enclosed dies from Spellbinders. I used the silver for the shadow layer so that it would stand out on top of the gold flower. I needed even more shine, so I used the Aged Silver embossing powder from Stampendous (no longer available) on the border of my card base. This powder has several colors in it…not just silver, so it has a great molten effect when it’s embossed. I popped up the focal panel with some 1mm foam strips from Scrapbook.com for more drama.
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This card would work for many other occasions beyond birthday. And you could change the colors up with colored metallic embossing powders for a totally different feel. Be sure to visit Spellbinders to see the other new cling stamps that were released from Spellbinders. Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!
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