So tweet

Just Add Ink has another fab challenge this week to just "Choose 2"

I chose stencil and heat embossing as my two. I actually used my stencil to do stencil emboss resist. I've used 2 stencils from Taylored Expressions; Frayed Edge and Rainbow Repeat. 

So I placed the rainbow stencil down with the rectangle stencil on top.  They're both 6x6" so laid on top of each other nicely. I used a mini Versamark ink pad to add the embossing ink through the rainbow stencil. Then I lifted both stencils and added a retired Stampin' Up! embossing powder called Ice (which I think is clear EP with Dazzling Diamonds glitter) and heat set/embossed it with my heat tool.

I then laid my rectangle stencil over the embossed rainbow rectangle. I then used my  Distress Oxides with a blending brush. Unbelievably my rectangle stencil was "dirty" and there was black marks on the bottom of my cardstock when I lifted the rectangle stencil up.  I could have started again but it looked really pretty so decided to die cut it out. 

I used a stitched rounded rectangle die from My Favorite Things to cut out the embossed, stenciled rectangle. I then popped the cut out border up on skinny foam strips.

Distress Oxides used were: Spun Sugar, Dried Marigold, Squeezed Lemonade, Cracked Pistachio, Salvaged Patina, Shaded Lilac 

The stamp set I'm using is called So Tweet and its a set I bought over a year ago from Close to my Heart, it also has 5 matching thin cuts and it is phenomenal value at $37.50 for the set. It is still available to purchase.

I have also covered the wee heart and balloon with Nuvo Crystal Glaze. The saying from the stamp set is white heat embossed and fussy cut out by me. I have Copic coloured the images.

Well that certainly was a sweet tweet from me. I am actually really enjoying having a go at a few challenges a week - it is getting me out of my usual stamping style/rut. So thanks for popping in.

✿ Karen ✿