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Finally, I made it to creating a post. I started to do it this morning but I got lost in all the Tips and Techniques that I have missed over the last year or so. It is funny to read about "new" ideas that are all part of our regular repertoire now. How we have grown!

Anyway, I've wanted to create some backgrounds using up embossing powders to create shiny areas over dull areas. With my limited resources here of some basic powders, black, silver and clear, and some inkpads, I did a few experiments on white and kraft Club Scrap cardstock. I can't wait to try some of my more interesting embossing powders at home.

the orangish one has black and silver ep and a lot of gold paint over the inks.

Here is a blue and green version. It also uses black and silver ep and some dabs of gold metallic paint.
White areas are actually the silver. I don't know how to turn flash off on DH's camera.

I think these will look good cut up into card fronts.

I think you're right - they'll make gorgeous card fronts. Very cool!

these are really stunning and would make great card fronts or mini book covers!

Gorgeous - and I bet ever better in person! I especially like your close-up shots; they really show the texture well.

Nice!

Those are great!!

Very pretty. I especially like the blue one.

Can't wait to see how you use them.

I love the look of that technique!! The blue appeals to me too, I think it is just the combination of colors. And the texture! Awesome

pugmom wrote:Very pretty. I especially like the blue one.

Can't wait to see how you use them.

Thanks everyone for your comments. You mean I have to use them now, Sue?

mpizzazz wrote:

pugmom wrote:Very pretty. I especially like the blue one.

Can't wait to see how you use them.

Thanks everyone for your comments. You mean I have to use them now, Sue?

That's what the cyber-crop challenge is for!

Monica

Monica wrote:

mpizzazz wrote:

pugmom wrote:Very pretty. I especially like the blue one.

Can't wait to see how you use them.

Thanks everyone for your comments. You mean I have to use them now, Sue?

That's what the cyber-crop challenge is for!

Monica

Where's the stick your tongue out blinkie when you need one?

mpizzazz wrote:

pugmom wrote:Very pretty. I especially like the blue one.

Can't wait to see how you use them.

Thanks everyone for your comments. You mean I have to use them now, Sue?

Actually, they're pretty enough that you could just sign them, name them, and sell them for big bucks as abstract art. Just be sure to invite all of us to your gallery opening.

mpizzazz wrote:Where's the stick your tongue out blinkie when you need one?

Monica

Marianne, those backgrounds are awesome!