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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Wedding Congrats with *Embossing Paste

Hello, friends!  Inspired by Papertrey's Make It Monday #176: Backgrounds with Embossing Paste, I tried embossing paste for the first time last night.  Actually it was modeling paste, but it works the same. :) I didn't have re-inkers in all the colors I wanted, so I used Laura's tip and just smushed some ink on my surface, then rubbed it into the modeling paste.  (PS Have I ever mentioned that Laura is one of my most favorite crafters ever? And she's a hoot.  It doesn't get better than that.)  This CAS card was also inspired by The Card Concept #16 to create a wedding card using this photo as inspiration.
I pulled from the colors, using vellum to represent the glass in the photo.  When I first looked at the photo, the rims of the glasses appeared to be dipped in gold, so the twine on the tip of the vellum banner was supposed to represent that.  Of course now that I look at the photo, I don't actually think the rims are dipped, but oh well.  Because I'm such a tactile person, I had tons of fun playing with the modeling paste....I can definitely see myself using it again in the near future. :)
Supplies (all PTI unless otherwise noted)
Stamps: Congratulations Mini Stamp
Ink: aqua mist, lemon tart, limeade ice, ocean tides
Paper: aqua mist, rustic white; vellum (Michael's)
Dies: Double Ended Banner, Notched Hearts Banner
Other: buttercup twine (The Twinery), modeling paste (Michael's)
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28 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 12, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    This is PERFECT! So soft and simple...love the falling hearts look!

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  2. JoyceAugust 12, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    This is just gorgeous. Love your pasted, falling hearts.

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  3. Joyously NoelleAugust 12, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    This is a very sweet card! The hearts are so cute.

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  4. Kathryn AAugust 12, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    Simple, elegant and just the right amount of paste to add interest! Lovely card!

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  5. LauraJane:)August 12, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    Fantastic take on the The Card Concept challenge!

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  6. AllieAugust 12, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Your clever use of vellum really brings this beautiful CAS card together!

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  7. MarybethAugust 12, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Lindsey this is beautiful wedding card! Love the tiny hearts! I really love Laura's style as well!

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  8. LynnAugust 12, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    I adore Laura too :) Love your card...I have to admit to being afraid of embossing paste. Does it dry fast? Trying to get up the courage to give it a go!

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  9. Happy DanceAugust 12, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    Very sweet, Lindsey! My first card was tinted embossing paste (well...spackle) and it all went well until I stamped the very last thing crooked!!! Moved right along! This, however, is perfect. Gorgeous colors, and a beautiful design. Love this one! Bev

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  10. NatashaAugust 12, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    THis is gorgeous! The little hearts are so pretty and perfect!

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  11. DarnellAugust 13, 2014 at 12:34 AM

    PURE enchantment, Lindsey! A beautiful wedding card!! This is a winner in my book! Hugs, Darnell

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  12. SharronAugust 13, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    Beautiful card, Lindsey! I have been using modeling paste too and was thrilled to find out easy it is to color. Love your little falling hearts!

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  13. Cindy LovellAugust 13, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    This is so pretty!! Love the hearts and the vellum!! Thank you for joining us at The Card Concept!!

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  14. ~amy~August 13, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    Oh so pretty and sweet at the same time!

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  15. ManuelaAugust 13, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    very pretty card!

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  16. BirgitAugust 13, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    So pretty and stylish!

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  17. Anita in FranceAugust 13, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    Wow, Lindsey ... such a perfect cascade of sweet textured hearts ... and so perfectly and deliciously CAS ... LOVE it! Anita :)

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  18. Jacquie SouthasAugust 13, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Love the falling hearts - simply perfect, Lindsey!

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  19. Diana KAugust 13, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    So gorgeous, Lindsey! I love the soft colours of those perfect little hearts. Such a good wedding card!

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  20. LindaAugust 13, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    So soft and lovely.

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  21. Nancy Penir August 13, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    Oh my! Talk about perfection CAS perfection that is! So perfect in every way, the colors, the sweet hearts, the soft vellum and sentiment, love it all!

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  22. jenAugust 15, 2014 at 1:09 AM

    So sweet! Great take on the challenge :)

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  23. Betty WrightAugust 15, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    Lindsey, this is so beautifully elegant! Stunning card and so perfect for a Wedding!

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  24. sue t.August 16, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    This is sooooo cool, simple but packs a punch. You aced your lesson! Thanks for joining us at the Card Concept!

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  25. Karen MAugust 16, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Very clean and clever card! I adore all those pretty little hearts and also my present favourite - vellum!

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  26. LaurieAugust 17, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    This is gorgeous!

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  27. tonyamariesAugust 17, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    Beautiful!

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  28. GeriAugust 19, 2014 at 1:17 AM

    Okay...I seriously did not 'see' the glass in the inspiration photo!!! I love how you used the velum to capture that element on your card!

    AWESOME results for your first attempt at using embossing paste (something I have yet to try!). Adding the wee twine bow is the perfect touch for a sweet, clean & simple design. Thanks so much for sharing your card with us at the Card Concept Challenge :)

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