Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Merry Monday #157 - Embossing

Hello friends.  Playing along with Bonnie's challenge over at Merry Monday's this week, and we are being asked to emboss...either dry or wet.  I had gotten a Spellbinders embossing folder just before Christmas this past year and only had the chance to make one quick card with it, so I pulled it out to use for this challenge.  I'll apologize up front for my photography, but absolutely no sun this week, so just imagine my card a bit brighter than what it is showing.  Take a look:




I used a 5" square panel to emboss the wreath on, and then lightly distressed it with Tim Holtz's "Antique Linen" Distress ink.  The part that you really can't see in the pictures is that I sprayed this layer with Iridescent Gold Glimmer Mist, so IRL there's a really soft shimmer to the card.  I added a bunch of champagne colored pearls for the berries and the joy die cut (PTI) is from gold mirror cardstock.  I layered this panel with more of the gold mirrored cardstock and then a white card base.  A simple gold ribbon and gold cord finished off my card.


You can check out all the other cards from the Design Team and other players right here.

Thanks so much for stopping by today...I love it when you do! :0)

11 comments:

Bonnie said...

This is a gorgeous embossed wreath, Marcia! Love the added trim and the gold joy! The little pearls are delightful! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

Jenelle said...

This is so pretty with all the gold accents! I absolutely love the pearls and side bow! Fabulous card!

Julie B said...

Love the embossed wreath, it really doesn't need much else to shine. Your card is just brill, just enough added glitz n shine.. :)

Kim M said...

This is gorgeous! Love that embossed wreath and the added ribbon is great. :-)

Linda said...

I love your embossed wreath .... the touch of gold looks fab! xx

Diana K said...

Wow, Marcia, that is stunningly gorgeous! Love it with the flecks of gold.

Anonymous said...

oh, wow, this is gorgeous!! i love everything about it!!

conil said...

Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Lovely card. That wreath is awesome. Perfect Merry Monday entry.

Fabiola said...

Marcia c'est superbe, chic classe et tellement élégant, biz

Kathryn A said...

I LOVE this card!! What an elegant wreath, with the distressing and monochromatic look. The tiny pearls are the perfect touch! (I really should be joining in this challenge-I get the notifications, but just can't seem to find the time...)

Karren said...

Gorgeous card and a gorgeous embossing folder! The touches of color really pack a punch. Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday.