Saturday, 14 May 2011

LIM 15 - OLC with embossing

I managed to have a quick play this morning and came up with this card for this week's Less is More challenge.


I stamped flowers from Elusive Images Big Flowers stamp set in versamark and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. I masked, restamped and embossed again to build up the border. 5mm wide masking tape (available from Chocolate Baroque) was used to create the white stripe and wider masking tape to get the outer sharp edge. After all of the masking tape was in place, I inked with Spun Sugar distress ink and then used Worn Lipstick to darken the edges. Finally, I stamped the sentiment with Spun Sugar distress ink.

I was quite pleased that this turned out more or less as I had planned, with one exception. When I scored the fold line I slipped with the folding tool and left a mark on the front of the card near the bottom. Luckily I hadn't yet stamped the sentiment so I just cut off the bottom and hey presto, a square card. All it needed was a bit of Worn Lipstick DI to darken the bottom edge and it was fine.

Off now to post my link and check out some of the other entries.

Gina x
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25 comments:

  1. Chrissie14 May 2011 at 13:37

    I just love that border Gina, it's so pretty!
    What a super card!
    Thanks so much once again!
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  2. Rita14 May 2011 at 15:30

    Beautiful card Gina, the border is gorgeous. Hugs Rita xx

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  3. Suze Bain14 May 2011 at 15:40

    Great embossing Gina and a great idea with the masking tape. Fab. x

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  4. Deborah Frings14 May 2011 at 16:07

    This is just gorgeous - I love the soft, delicate look to the border and the sweet sentiment.

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  5. Lynne14 May 2011 at 16:18

    Absolutely fabulous card. That border is so pretty.
    Lynne xxx

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  6. Sarn14 May 2011 at 16:35

    Excellent card! Well done for "saving" it from the mistake!

    Hugs, Sandra My card is HERE!

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  7. Anonymous14 May 2011 at 16:37

    Very pretty card; love the soft pink and the border is gorgeous! xx

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  8. Zoechaos14 May 2011 at 18:27

    Lovely card a lot of careful work great results. XOXO Zoe

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  9. Tara Cardwell14 May 2011 at 19:51

    what a pretty card :-)

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  10. Mandi14 May 2011 at 19:57

    That's a FAB border Gina
    Love baby pink, the spun sugar shade is FAB
    Thank you
    Diva LIM mandi
    Less is more

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  11. Seafield Jo14 May 2011 at 21:56

    This is a lovely card Gina. You've used a really pretty stamp and I love the colour. Jo

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  12. Jen14 May 2011 at 22:01

    Lovely card.
    jenjoy x

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  13. Linby15 May 2011 at 10:44

    Such a pretty delicate card. Well done on the rescue.
    Linbyx

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  14. Jess S15 May 2011 at 12:20

    what a lovely border, and such a pretty pink

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  15. Ang C15 May 2011 at 14:30

    A lovely delicate looking card

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  16. G Peplow15 May 2011 at 19:23

    Hi there, lovely and pretty in pink, love the border, great card:0) xxx

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  17. Beryl K15 May 2011 at 21:45

    Beautiful card
    Beryl x

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  18. Susan16 May 2011 at 03:14

    Gina, I've never figured out how to double emboss...but I love the look! FAB card!

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  19. Chris16 May 2011 at 10:25

    Gorgeous card I just love it.. Chris x

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  20. Princess4Wiz16 May 2011 at 15:44

    Fabulous card, Gina! I love the beautiful soft colouring :)
    Beth. xxx

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  21. Aileen16 May 2011 at 21:36

    Very pretty, love the masking and embossing. x

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  22. My name is Wynneth18 May 2011 at 11:15

    So pretty, love the pale pink shades. That's a very pretty floral panel and great embossing.
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  23. Diane18 May 2011 at 11:47

    Lovely card Gina and well done for 'rescuing' it! xx

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  24. Viv18 May 2011 at 14:04

    Really pretty, loving the pink too :O) Viv xx

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  25. Victoria19 May 2011 at 12:47

    fabulous embossing technique and such a pretty card too.
    Love
    Victoria
    x

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Gina x

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