I invested in a Cuttlebug in the summer and have been having fun playing with it. One of the reasons I bought it was I love the effect created by colouring onto the embossed areas of their card. I have seen this demonstrated so often on televsion and they make it look very easy to do, but I think I still need some practice because I am not entirely happy with how this turned out, despite having several goes at it. It was a card for a swap on Craft Telly Forum where the theme was to make either a card with the theme "wide thing" or one suitable for a man. I liked the idea of this card because I felt the little bird is indeed a "wild thing" and the overall effect results in a card you could give to a man.The the main image is from a Cuttlebug Embossing folder and coloured with chalks. The text is from Elusive Images and was stamped with an Adirondack Rainbow Inkpad. It's from the Words of Wisdom Themeplate. The background is was stamped and embossed with clear detail EP using another Elusive Images stamp, this time from the Wild Meadow themeplate.
I know exactly what you mean about colouring the embossed images Phree. I have a Big Shot but can still use the Cuttlebug embossing folders very successfully. However, colouring them is quite another matter. I have yet to colour the image without getting it on the 'debossed' areas. I've had a look at your's in close up though and you've made an excellent job of it and as you say, a perfect card for a man.
ReplyDeleteHi Phree, this looks lovely!
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I think this embossinbg folder is lovely. I've been so busy with Christmas cards I haven't had a chance to use mine yet. When I do I hope I can make as good a job of it as you have with this card.
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Hey Phree that card really looks the part. I love the little birdy!
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Another great card, nice colours you've chossen to.
ReplyDeleteI think it's lovely. I usually paint with Twinks, but yours is just so soft and elegant. I love what you did with your BG too.
ReplyDeleteMe too--I find color the embossed image is not so easy. But your looks great!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, the colouring of the embossed areas look lovley.
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ReplyDeleteBeryl xx
Very pretty card Phree and you did a great job, when I tried colouring the embossing my wastepaper bin was overflowing!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card - I love the soft colours and the bird.
ReplyDeleteWhat a totally perfect looking card your layers and background and colors are just fantasic looking!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely! I too have just recently acquired a cuttlebug & I'm beginning the process of acquiring & playing with all the toys. Lovely fun, ne?
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