Tuesday 31 March 2009

Double Embossing Engagement Card



I saw this great idea whilst checking out Split Coast today and just had to try it. Double embossing using the Cuttlebug folders. Yeah, Ok....It has been around, but I haven't really taken notice until today. It was interesting to try out and the results are actually really pretty! One thing I did do though, is to run the second embossing folder through the machine twice as I felt it wasn't distinct enough from the first pattern with just the one run through.

My card is a direct case of Susie B

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1229879?what=keywords&si=engagement


in that I have used the same folders and added pearls to the design. I have changed the colour scheme, ribbons and how the sentiment was attached.

My I just had the worst time trying to upload that photo!

25 comments:

Jaspere said...

This turned out great. Thanks for reminding me about double embossing. I've been wanting to try it and then time goes on and on and before long I forget that I had the idea in the first place *LOL*

laos348 said...

I've never tried double embossing with the CB. It looks great! I really like how you added the touches of color to the embossed parts. It softens up the card and is just perfect as an engagement card.

Unknown said...

WOW This is beautiful! I'm not sure I have the patience to paint all those little bits...

Nancy said...

This is beautiful! I love the double embossing, and I never tend to do it! Maybe this will spur me on to try it!

Angela said...

This is beautiful, you should enter it into the cuttlebug spot challenge this week it is double embossing...

Jennie said...

Michelle, this is so pretty! Love those two embossing folders together. I need the bird one :o) Thanks for adding to my shopping list LOL!

Rebecca said...

Those 2 folders do look nice together. I like the colors you chose to highlight the birds and plants with, and your green ribbon is a nice touch, too.

JazzyH said...

Great card. I love the coloring.

Cathleen said...

Wow! How cool is this! I have not seen the double bug design before! I can't wait to try this out! Your card is just awesome!

Stephanie said...

whoa, I have a cuttlebug and many folders and have never thought of this.. I am going to have to try it! Great look!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card!

Abi Bundy said...

wow beautiful!

Patti said...

So very pretty. I am going to have to try it too! Thanks for the inspiration.

Elizabeth said...

Wow Michelle! This is really gorgeous! That double embossing technique is so pretty! I love the coloring in of the birds and vines.

Dawn B. said...

I tried this today too on a bag but it seemed like one out did the other. I need to try again. Super job. Very pretty

xiumaiyuki said...

This looks amazing, Michelle! Great job for pairing these two folders. I'm gonna try it out too! and the way you colored the bird folder...so pretty!

Grace McAndrew said...

What a beautiful card Shell..something else I must experiment with. Your colouring is perfect too. Your work is a real inspiration!

specialcraftmom4 said...

This is really LOVELY! Great job (:

Cheryl Walker said...

very pretty, and I love the embossing and the colors on this as well!!!

Kristin said...

I have NEVER seen this!! Wow! This looks so amazing and professional :-)... I love it! Fab card :-)

Bag Lady said...

Fantastic effect! Here is special atmoshpere, nice very much!

Tenia Nelson said...

Awesome card!!! tfs!!
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Miss Molly said...

This is great - love the way you even colored the embossing!

Vanessa Middleton said...

Ohhh, I like that! I actually haven't seen it done before. Where have I been? LOL Very pretty!

Anonymous said...

Its beautiful!!! fabulous color combination i like it...
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