Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
It's time for a new challenge at CAS Mix Up!
Our dear and talented Nancy is hosting this month and she's asked for...
I used an emboss resist technique for this card.
First I secured the stencil on a piece of Neenah cardstock and inked with
VersaMark through the stencil. Then I heat embossed with clear powder.
Using a make up brush, I lightly blended distress ink around the embossed design.
When I was happy with the coverage, I die cut the image and mounted on a piece of foam,
then to the card base.
This faux enamel heart was in my UFO box and seemed a good fit.
There are some video tutorials on the challenge site and our very talented Design Team
as well as our fabulous Guest Designer, Arlene, have lots of inspiration for you.
I hope to see your card in the gallery at
Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.
Enjoy!
Card Recipe
Stamps: Happy Snippets (PB)
Ink: VersaMark, Versafine Onyx Black, Tattered Rose, Speckled Egg (DI )
Paper: Neenah
Other: Stencil from Wonder Butterfly set (TH), Clear EP, Double Pierced Rectangle (Avery Elle), Primitive Heart BIGZ Die (Sizzix), Primary Apple Red EP, White EP, Clear EP
This is wonderful, so soft and dreamy and the heart is perfect, what a lucky find xx
ReplyDeleteWowza, this is gorgeous! The background is perfect for that beautiful heart!
ReplyDeleteHoly moley. This is fabulous. Love the enamel heart and that background which shows it off so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteFabulous effect from the embossed resist technique and Wow to that faux enamel heart too Bonnie x. A fabulous and stunning card x.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Bonnie my friend. Love the faux enamel - looks like a 'dirty pour' - stunning. x
ReplyDeleteLove this Bonnie ...
ReplyDeleteHugs Sylvie xx
This is such a pretty card, Bonnie! I love your softly stenciled background and your faux enamel heart is fabulous! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous faux enamel heart Bonnie and love the stencil embossed background with some pretty soft ink blending over the top. A beautiful card Bonnie. x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Emboss Resist background for your stencil and softly blended Distress Ink. Your faux enamel heart is Stunning over your soft background, Bonnie. TFS and inspiring me to look in my box of faux enamel pieces:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteWow Bonnie, your resist emboss background is stunning and love your little heat embossed enameled hart- the perfect combo :)
ReplyDeleteI love your emboss resist with the gorgeous soft background! The heart is stunning too!
ReplyDeleteSo Beautiful
ReplyDeleteFaith x
How this gorgeous heart was ever put into your UFO box is beyond my imagination, Bonnie! It's found a fabulous home on your background - who could RESIST it? [pun intended] xx
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Wow, beautiful card. The heart is so pretty and that is a great background you created. TFS
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card Bonnie! I love that soft background you got with the stencil/embossing and inking. That heart is stunning and looks great with the background. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteYour soft, subtle background is incredibly gorgeous behind your gorgeous, enameled heart! Love the design of this, something you do so well. That heart is amazing and glad you were able to show case it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfully effective technique - I can't wait to join in! Your card is stunning with that beautiful soft background. You were right about that pretty heart too, it's found the right home! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteI covet your heart -- it is absolutely wonderful and I great technique that I must learn. What a pretty valentine - so unique and original.
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
How beautiful, Bonnie! It's a lovely stencil, and such softly blended colors. And that heart -- WOW!
ReplyDeleteNow that’s a heart! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous heart, Bonnie! So glad you retrieved it from the UFO box. Love the soft embossed resist background - such great colours.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful emboss resist background Bonnie. The colours are so soft and beautiful together. The gorgeous encrusted jewel heart is AMAZING!! I really need to play with that technique again. :) xx
ReplyDeleteLOVE this, absolutely love this! That heart against the soft stenciling is stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove that background with the drama of the heart on top.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL card Bonnie! I love the soft blending around your emboss resist stenciling, and that enamel heart is the perfect addition to this lovely, lovely card! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteLove this card, was tempted to do something similar but I like to be different hahaha. The heart is it triple embossed with different colours? It looks amazing might have given me another idea! Thank you x
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Love that used the resist technique, it adds a subtle punch of class with that stencil
ReplyDeleteanother amazing and beautiful card.
ReplyDeletexx Karen
The faux enamel heart is so pretty and I really like that resist technique for using the stencil. Beautiful card, Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteThat faux enamel heart is gorgeous! Perfect addition to your soft artsy background.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful background you stenciled for your lovely swirled heart Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteThis background is just so subtle Bonnie, a great technique and that heart is just dreamy! A really fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteChrissie
The perfect backdrop for that delicious strawberry heart. Love the clean appeal to your background. xx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card!
ReplyDeleteThe romantic design of the stenciled background is perfect for the gorgeous faux enamel heart, Bonnie! The heart is a piece of art!
ReplyDeleteI love the soft and dreamy embossed resist background as much as the precious heat piece. Such a wonderful love card!
Hideko xx
Love the soft stenciled background Bonnie and your marbled heart looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the softness of the stenciled background, and the real pop of colour from the heart looks fabulous ..... very striking! xx
This background is amazing. Both the colors and the pattern. Perfectly emphasizes the melted heart. I love how the colors of the glazes mix to create this beautiful pattern.
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