Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Paper Blooms Technique Challenge

This week's Paper Blooms challenge is to use the embossing resist technique. I'd never done this before, but it's SO easy! I used the technique on my butterfly.

Wanna join in on the fun? You can find instructions for the embossing resist technique here. Then play along with us and link up your creation on the Paper Blooms blog. You do NOT need to own any Paper Blooms to participate. I can't wait to see what you create!

Stamps: Winnefred Street (Heidi Grace), Best Yet (SU)
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, PTI white
Ink: Old Olive
Accessories: crocheted flower (Paper Blooms), Nestabilities butterflies & Labels 1, clear embossing powder, sponge, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, rhinestones (Kaisercraft)

34 comments:

  1. What a great idea! Love that die-cut butterfly. So cute.

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  2. This is just stunning! Fabulous colors and I love the way the resist technique turned out!

    (-: Heidi

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  3. VERY pretty! I just may have to try that technique! TFS!!

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  4. Love the butterfly. Great job on the technique. :-)

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  5. Beautiful take on the challenge, Ann ;D

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  6. Wowza!!! So pretty! I love that technique on the butterfly and the cut out frame!! Hm...hopefully I can play along.

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  7. I have no idea what is the embossing resist technique but i'll make a detour to see what's about :)
    Beautiful card as always!
    Hugs xx
    Pat

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  8. Beautiful card Ann and such lovely embossing, the frame is adorable :) Donna x

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  9. such a lovely technique on the butterfly!! fabby colors too ann!

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  10. Fabulous butterfly card, love your embossing. Thanks for joining in the crafty creations challenge. Donna x

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  11. Hi Ann! Beautiful butterfly card, I love this technique too!
    Happy to have you join us in the Crafty Creations Challenge!
    smiles,
    Deena

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  12. Your butterfly looks great with that technique!

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  13. It really does look like a fun technique! Love your butterfly!

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  14. The embossing resist looks lovely on the butterfly Ann!

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  15. Great idea with the Nestie frame! Really pretty card.

    Peace and Luv,
    Jeannie

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  16. Just love how that butterfly turned out! AWESOME! AWESOME! I really love the colors you chose to!

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  17. oh ann this is just beautiful!!

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  18. I love your butterfly, especially the bling on the body.

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  19. This is beautiful, Ann :) You make such classy pieces.

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  20. Very nice job on the resist, I haven't done that in ages, oh inspiration. Hmmm maybe tomorrow. Thanks for playing with us at CCC.

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  21. Beautiful card, so sweet and elegant!

    Thanks for taking part at Crafty Creations!!

    Greetings,
    Saskia :)

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  22. This is gorgeous. I love the way the butterfly turned out. Will have to give that a try.

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  23. The butterfly in the die cut is inspired! Love the resist technique.

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  24. This is so pretty! Love the butterfly and the frame around it!

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  25. Way to cute! I like the Nestie die cut out and your butterfly is PERFECTION!! TFS... :)

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  26. How beautiful!! Love the crisp white textured background and little frame...what a way to show off your little "artsy" butterly!

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  27. I love this card! I forget that you can make frames with the nesties until I see great cards like yours! TFS!

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  28. Beautiful card, love that butterfly!!!

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  29. Ann - this is a lovely card! I'm so glad you played the crafty creations challenge!!

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