Monday, February 15, 2021

Embossed Dragonflies

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

There's still time to join in at CAS Mix Up.


Our challenge this month is

This time I smooshed some embossing paste through this sweet dragonfly stencil.

For some odd reason, I was thinking the paste needed to dry before I put the embossing powder
on it.  By the time I realized the mistake, it was dry.  So I broke out my Wow Embossing Pen
and covered the raised design with that, sprinkled on the powder and heat set.
I did two dragonflies at a time to ensure they would be wet enough.

I love the sparkle in this powder!

After it had cooled off, I lightly brushed some Speckled Egg Distress Ink
around the dragonflies.

I've scored lines around the design.  You can see the lines better here

My mixed media are Stencil Heat Embossing, Stamping, Ink Blending, and scoring.



Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!


Card Recipe
Stamps:  Special Sentiments (PB)
Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black, Speckled Egg (DI)
Paper:   Neenah, Pool Party
Other:  Dragonfly Stencil (Magenta), Embossing Paste (Wendy Vecchi), Long Island Teal EP (Wow), Embossing Pen (Wow), Simply Scored (SU)


28 comments:

HilaryJane said...

It is infuriating when you do something silly like that, but very well rescued and I love the finished result. That little bit of ink blending makes all the difference xx

Viv said...

Just lovely Bonnie - I think the pen gives a lighter more subtle coverage which is perfect for these delicate dragonflies! x

Leslie Miller said...

Dang, this is pretty, Bonnie! Lots of texture with the embossing over paste. That embossing pen came in handy. I do have a Versamark pen, but wouldn't be surprised if it was dry by now. Have rarely used it, for shame. I'm having stencil envy looking at this. It's awesome!

Karen Dunbrook said...

so beautiful....they just sparkle.
xx Karen

Sandy said...

Most of all I like the sparkle the embossing powder added to the wings - next of all I really like the color. It is amazing what one can do with the right tools but you have to have the right tools!
Sandy xx

Nstiz said...

Love this effect and I think it worked out better that the paste was dry otherwise it may have bubbled up. Love the soft haze around the images as well as the scored framing. I never think to do that.

Christine Alexander said...

a great save Bonnie, love the colour of the embossing powder you used and the touch of speckled egg blended around them is perfect :)

nancy littrell said...

I LOVE your heat embossed stenciled dragonflies, Bonnie. TFS the close up with all the shine and your softly blended Speckled Egg background. Beautiful sentiment and CAS design, my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh how gorgeous Bonnie - love the dragonflies and the fabulous glittery ep you used
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Mac Mable said...

Such a pretty card and those delicate dragonflies look so beautiful Bonnie x.

Brenda said...

Such a pretty card Bonnie! I love the sparkle on those dragonflies, makes me long for summer. A beautiful CAS card indeed! Hugs, Brenda

JosieD said...

The Speckled Egg DI and the Long Island Teal EP work well together. I have both because this is one of my most favorite colors...so think I will try this look with a butterfly stencil. Thanks for your always wonderful inspiration!

I Card Everyone said...

More 'hitchhikers!?' You've made my morning - and yes, that sparkle is fabulous!
=]

Brenda in IN said...

A great way to "fix" the dragonflies and a good hint too. This is such a pretty card. I hope to work on mine this afternoon.

JoAnn said...

Lovely card with those embossed dragonflies. The embossing paste adds to the texture and the blended ink around them really makes them pop. TFS

Susan said...

Love that embossing powder you used - perfect for dragonflies! And the bit of shading with Speckled Egg sets them off perfectly.

Pat said...

This works beautifully with the row of pretty dragonflies Bonnie, and given lots of dimension with the paste and then the super glittery embossing powder, and a great sentiment too with a bit of background colour to complement the colour of the dragonflies. x

Loll said...

Beautiful CAS design with lots of mixed media elements Bonnie! Those dragonflies are gorgeous ... love the shimmer of the sparkle embossing powder. The scoring adds another wonderful detail! xx

TK said...

Fun dragonflies, pretty card, Bonnie!

Greta said...

This is just beautiful, Bonnie! Love the design & elements!

Susan Joyce said...

Love the patina effect you achieved on the dragonflies Bonnie, lovely design.

Vicky Hayes said...

Oh Bonnie this is a real wow! I thought I could get away with not getting embossing paste but you have shown me that I am wrong! Vicky x

Trina P. said...

So beautiful in all its shimmery goodness. Lovely design too.

Papercraft Boutique said...

Oh I love this dragonfly card, Bonnie! The sparkly teal dragonflies with the Speckled Egg sponged background are so sweet! Great recovery from the dried paste! ;-)
Hideko xx

Linda said...

Great save Bonnie, this looks really pretty. The sparkly dragonflies are so cute and I love the soft colour shading around them xx

Ros Crawford said...

Absolutely stunning!! Love this and the touches of the speckled egg gives so much definition to those pretty dragonflies!

My Paper Epiphany said...

I love the speckled embossing powder Dragonflies are my favourite!

BożenA said...

Luckily, we can easily correct some minor mistakes while creating our cards :-) These dragonflies look so beautiful with their shimmering and sparkling EP with glitter. Adding a sponge around them made them look like they were flying in a blue mist. Beautiful Bonnie card!
xx