It's time for a NEW challenge over at the Color Hues Challenge blog! We are challenging you to use Red & Black!
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Here's my take...
To create my Valentine mini slimline I pulled out the NEW Sealed With a Kiss stamp set from Gina K. Designs and picked the SWAK sentiment to use as my focal point by embossing it in white on a piece of black onyx card stock. The lips are from the Timeless Beauty stamp set. Unfortunately, it was recently retired. I did see that you can still grab the coordinating die in the clearance section for $5. Never hurts to see if one of the GKD Retailers may still have it in stock.
Back to the card...Notice the heart background? It's not an embossing folder! I used a technique I like to call faux embossing to create it. I cut out a bunch of hearts using the little heart die from the Sealed With a Kiss coordinating die set. You then randomly attach them to your card stock (to make it easy I first ran my strips of card stock through my Xyron sticker maker to add adhesive before cutting out the hearts). I then took the stitched die from Master Layouts 7 and cut out my finish card panel. For embellishment I added twine and a few confetti sequin.
Faux Embossing is a great way to create your own "Embossed" background plus use up those scraps. If you haven't already tried this technique I hope you will!
Card Measurements:
White Mini Slimline Card Base: 6 1/4" x 3 1/4" (6 1/4" x 6 1/2", scored at 3 1/4")
Black Mat: 5 7/8" x 2 7/8" - Master Layout 7
Red Stitched Panel: 5 3/4" x 2 3/4" - Master Layout 7
Sentiment Panel: 2 3/4" x 1 5/8" - Master Layout 7 
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Happy Stamping!!
Right away, I wondered how you had created the background for this fabulous valentine! Thanks for the explanation; I'm filing this one away for future reference!
ReplyDeleteSheri, You nailed this challenge. I adore this card! The background was a labor of love but totally worth it!
ReplyDeleteI love that background! Totally worth the effort! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteCrushing over and smitten by your gorgeous card! The faux background really adds impact! WOW!
ReplyDeleteHugs~carol
Love that SWAK and haven't heard that term for a long time! I love how you embossed your background, thanks for sharing that. A cute card!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a pretty card and I love how you created the background too! So fun with those big lips and SWAK sentiment!
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