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Friday, October 11, 2013

Faux Embossing

I have been waiting for my Penny Black Snowflake Trio dies to arrive and when they did, I was not disappointed!  I immediately cut out 3 sets of them in white, and then tried a few of them with this silver glitter paper.   It was a tad touchy (this particular glitter paper is VERY thick and the dies are VERY delicate), but with some extra paper shims, I had success!  I decided to use them on a simple card that appears to be embossed, but it is just a white base with the snowflakes glued tightly on.


I thought this sentiment from Yuletide Greetings was the perfect match, embossed in silver on vellum.  To finish I added a few clear rhinestones to the centers of my snowflakes.  

Thanks for visiting today!  Have a great weekend!
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15 comments:

  1. sheilaOctober 11, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    this is lovely Lin! I will have try this technique. Hope all is well with you!

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  2. Cindy C.October 11, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Wow!! How did you adhere all those delicate snowflakes?! The result is awesome Lin!

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  3. JoAnnOctober 11, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful card. Love your faux embossing. Such pretty snowflakes.

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  4. BarbOctober 11, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    So pretty, Lin! I love how you added one silver snowflake! Beautifully done! ♥

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  5. Maureen MortonOctober 11, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Such an elegant look, Lin. And I always love to see vellum, even though it scares me to use it - ha! Have a great fall weekend.

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  6. Robin K.October 11, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    This is a beautiful wintry card! I really like the result of this technique!

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  7. Theresa's StudioOctober 11, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Lovely card...so creative with the die. I thought it was embossing until I read. Love the sentiment on vellum...great idea!

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  8. rcwidow (Linda)October 11, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Very pretty. I must try this technique. I am not ready for snow yet though!

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  9. JoyOctober 11, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    So beautiful Lin, love how your card, just has an air of elegance to it, hugs

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  10. GretaOctober 11, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Love the faux embossing look, Lin! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. Dawn TOctober 12, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    this is always a great technique. Your snowflakes are just beautiful.

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  12. debby4000October 12, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    Beautiful, elegant Christmas card Lin.
    luv
    Debby

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  13. Ruth S, justsomestuffimade.comOctober 12, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Wow - what a stuning look to this card Lin! White-on-white designs never fail to impress me, and this faux embossed effect is no exception! Thanks for the inspiration, Rx

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  14. Pam from MaineOctober 12, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    LOVE this card. It's very elegant.

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  15. Cat CraigOctober 12, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Beautiful, love the faux embossing.

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!