Wednesday, February 9, 2011

SIMON SAYS CHALLENGE - EMBOSSING

Simon Says "Show Embossing!"  So, I'm going to show some embossing! This is a tag I created using several different embossing techniques. First I started with a tag that I distressed with Wild Honey and Broken China Distress Inks. Next, I rubbed Walnut Stain Distress Ink over the interior of Tim Holtz' Patchwork Texture Fade folder so that all of the raised areas would be colorized with Walnut Stain. Then I slipped the colored tag into place and dry embossed it.
Next, I ran an embossing pen over the raised areas and sprinkled them with a mixture of Queens Gold and Copper embossing powder.  Then I heat set the powder. I love the result! The patina looking tag is contrasted by those beautiful dark brown areas that are then highlighted with the goldish copper embossing powder! So, dry embossing followed by heat embossing layered on top of the dry embossing.
Next, I lightly rubbed the embossing ink pad on the edges of the tag, sprinkled more of the mixed embossing powder on the edges and heat set them. I like the randomness of the embossed powder. It looks like it is flaking off in some areas.
I love all of the images on this patchwork texture fade. The King of Clubs symbol, the big crown, the number 13 and the old vintage clock face specifically caught my eye. The King of Clubs image made me think of the playing card stamp I used on this tag.
I heat embossed the design on the card using Antiquities "Rust" embossing powder. I colored in the "king" in the center of the card using colored pencils. I distressed the edges of the card with Tim Holtz' distress tool and inked the card with Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain and a little Black Soot Distress Inks for that aged look.  Finally, I repeated the technique of lightly rubbing the embossing ink pad randomly around the edges of the card, sprinkled them with the goldish-copper mixed embossing powder and heat set it. I raised the card off of the tag using pop dots.
As a finishing touch, I heat embossed "LUCKY" on a scrap of a Graphic 45 paper and mounted it again onto a piece of kraft paper. I distressed the edges of the kraft paper and inked them with Black Soot. I attached two dark keys with small ball chains and popped that element into place above the playing card.
 Finally, I added two earring pieces I found at a flea market to either side of "LUCKY".The earrings had no embellishments on them, only a bare metal cavity. So, I added the "bling" to the center of the earrings. I don't think they look like earrings anymore!  
I named this tag "The King Of Diamonds".

24 comments:

  1. Wow, Candy, this is spectacular! Love all the embossing, really looks wonderful together! Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!

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  2. Hi Lori! Thanks for the comment! I'm so glad you like the tag. It was fun to do. Love embossing!!!

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  3. This is spectacular Candy! I love the colors and especially how you added the embossing around the edges. It really sets it off.

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  4. Candy, how do you do this time after time? You are amazing and your artwork is beyond gorgeous.

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  5. Shirley...you are such a sweetheart. Thanks so much for leaving a comment! :)

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  6. Thank you Kathy! Your comment was much appreciated. :)

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  7. Aww...Nancy, you are always so sweet. You always have such nice things to say! I thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment.

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  8. Why, thank you Susan! You are always so sweet with you comments! I appreciate them very very much!

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  9. Loads of fabulous embossing. Terrific. Annette x

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  10. Awww...thanks Netty! I appreciate your leaving a comment!

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  11. I love the texture and colours of this tag.

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  12. Thanks so much Wendy! I appreciate your stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. I loved the soft colors of this tag as well.

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  13. Candy, this tag is gorgeous. I'm a big Graphic 45 fan. I love the earrings and keys you've added. Great embossing work!

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  14. Ooh very cool!! I love the card and the keys!!

    Thanks so much for entering the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!!!

    -Sarah

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  15. Hi Sarah! Thanks so much for leaving a comment! I appreciate your time! :)

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  16. Hi Vicki and thank you for stopping by my blog! I appreciate your kind comments about my embossing challenge tag. It was fun and I really liked the little earrings, too. They were a great find at a flea market in Florida...I got several pairs of them in a baggie. I thought they would be great little metal pieces to add to various things. This was the first time I used them...and I like them alot!

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  17. Gorgeous!!I love the colors, the effects - it's all wonderful, Candy!!

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  18. Nancy....THANK YOU for commenting on my rusted elements tag. I hadn't used this technique very much and I love the way it makes the tag feel. And...the steampunk...my first attempt at it. It was fun! I definitely love metal mixed in with stuff..I always enjoy YOUR work and blog!

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  19. what a stunning tag! I love the wonderful vintage feel of it and gorgeous art work! Happy Sunday to you!

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  20. Hi Nancy! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment! And thank you for networking with my blog! I appreciate that! I do love all of these wonderful challenges! So inspiring and thought provoking!

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  21. Your tag is stunning Candy! I love the patina look of it!
    Alison x

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  22. Hi Alison. Love your pseudo name. :) Hey, thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment! That was really sweet of you. I love these challenges!!!

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