Valentines 2019

I had fun using embossing folder technique to make these backgrounds with acrylic paint. Used my new embossing folder called Whimsical, made by Park Lane from JoAnn's. It was on sale for $2.

If you have followed my blog, you will know that I really like these two tutorials for embossing folder stamping:

Heidi Wegman's Embossing Folder Stamping
and
Audrie Magno-Gordon's Embossing Folder Stamping

I used Adirondack Acrylic paint-Raspberry, applying it directly onto the "logo" or raised side of the embossing folder. Spritzed it with water, added paper, closed the embossing folder and pressed it down with a brayer. You can also just press with your hands.  Remove paper and set aside to air dry. Used Georgia Pacific 100 pound white card stock, but you can use watercolor paper if you wish.

When dry, I sponged the edges with distress picked raspberry ink.

Stamps used: Michael Strong and Hero Arts.

Below are some close ups and a few additional cards:

Michael Strong mini hearts were fussy cut and adhered with dimensional foam.

Sponged with distress inks: cracked pistachio, squeezed lemonade, picked raspberry.

On this background I added the paint to the "wrong" side of the embossing folder-NOT the side with the logo or raised side. It created a different look, so I added more sponging afterward. For the edges I sponged in distress hickory smoke ink.

Heat embossed Michael Strong's mini hearts on this card.

It's hard to see, but I used a strip of tulle on the side and tied it with a bow.

A loop of wide grosgrain ribbon for a bow, adhered with a glue dot.

Hope you have a very Happy Valentine's Day!

It's always been a special day for remembering...

my parents were married on Valentine's day 1953.

Wishing you heartfelt happiness today and every day!