March Technique Tuesday #2 & Bonus

March Technique #2 = Emboss Resist

I thought this floral image from the beautiful new stamp set Live Your Dreams would be perfect for the emboss resist technique.  And sure enough - it was!  We brayered Groovy Guava over the embossed image.  Then added a little sponging of Chocolate Chip ink on the flower buds to make them "pop" a little bit more.  Didn't this turn out nice?

March Bonus Technique = Dyed Crystal Effects

This is so easy to do - just squeeze out a little Crystal Effects (CE) into a plastic container and stir in a drop or two of reinker (Groovy Guava used here).  We used a toothpick to add the dyed CE to the groove in the flower ribbon slide (from the Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware).  Such a great way to customize your embellishment to match your project!

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Stamp sets:  Live Your Dream

Ink:  Groovy Guava (Ink Refill), Chocolate Chip, Versamark

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  Crystal Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Brayer, Stampin' Sponge, Very Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware, Crystal Effects, Toothpick

Technique -  Emboss Resist & Dyed Crystal Effects

Same card only in Soft Sky.  The ribbon is from the Theatre Ribbon Orginals pack.

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Enjoy~Dawn