I used the same technique on this card as the robin egg card but this time I used the Seth Apter/ Emerald Creek's Vintage Beeswax embossing powder on the raised embossed areas. It completely changes the tone of the paper. It is much darker and richer looking. The beeswax has a very different effect to the normal clear powder I used on the Robin egg card. it really does add a yellow wax encaustic look. Adding a single layer on the 'Magic Garden' element gives it texture as well as deepening the colour of the paper.
I was tempted to emboss the little boy but I didn't want every element to have similar tones. I also left the book paper fragment with just a hint of green ink and no embossing. I have had a great time experimenting with the resists that embossing offers Vintage beeswax really is magic! I am off to play with my Deep Sea powder now . . . watch this space.
Im linking this to Paperartsy's Baked Texture challenge
Such beautiful cards , The embossed stencil pattern is looking gorgeous, and the color making it really like looking into a magic garden.
ReplyDeleteThank you much, for your so kind comment on my blog Amanda . xoxo
Ooh, gorgeous shimmering texture from that combined dry and wet embossing - this is a fabulous card. I'm off to check out its partner piece...
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GORGEOUS! You've got me itching to go play with my baked texture powders! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!!!!!!!!
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