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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Carson's Creations Embossing Blog Hop!


Welcome to Carson's Creations Embossing Blog Hop! I hope you have learned something new and had fun along the way. What is a blog hop without some blog candy?! The first picture is what I am giving away to one lucky person. You have until Sunday April 8th 2012 to leave a comment on this blog post to be entered. I will choose a winner Monday April 9th.

Two things you must do to be entered:

First leave a comment on this post
Second be a follower of my blog
That's it and you will be entered to win.

For my project I chose to do heat embossing, I stamped the image with versamark and then sprinkled on black embossing powder. Make sure you coat all the image and shake off the excess. Use a heat gun to set it, it almost looks like it is melting, then you are ready to color it in. I used my Stampin Up ink pads and Q tips to color my image, I found this worked better than sponges for making it more detailed. Just rub the Q tip on the ink pad in a circular motion and then rub on the image. I started with the parts I wanted to be the darkest since the ink was heavier at first, then blend out. You can use lighter colors or just use less pressure for highlights and such.






I hope you learned something new or got inspired to try something new today. For the next stop on the hop go here to see Pat ~ http://patsscraps.blogspot.com/


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35 comments:

  1. GeorgianaMarch 31, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    Your card is beautiful. I just learned a new technique too (that I am going to have to try). I haven't used ink pads for the coloring, but Q-tips would seem to work perfectly. I am so glad you are part of this hop!

    Thanks!
    Georgiana
    Carson's Creations

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  2. CRAZY4 CHRISTMarch 31, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Very pretty!! I use my ink and Q tip too!! I have used it to colour in images but mostly i go over the dry embossing with them to add color!!
    Kristan (new follower)
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  3. DanaMarch 31, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    This is really pretty. I have used the Q-tip for coloring...it works great. I am a new follower. TFS
    http://iwycd.blogspot.com/

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  4. KarenMarch 31, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    wow Gwen so beautiful and I have to say great minds my card has the same background paper! Now I have to get some black embossing powder because I just love what you did with it! Karen

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  5. jessicaMarch 31, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    What a beautiful card!!! Love the colors and card design!
    TFS and happy to be hopping with you!
    Jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  6. RenyMarch 31, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Gwen, that is sooo classy!!! Can't wait to try it! TFS!!

    Reny
    craftyreny.blogspot.com
    renyraven@gmail.com

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  7. Sunshine HoneyBeeMarch 31, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Bee-utiful artwork creation. Like the colored on look. Not thought to use black embossing powder & coloring in like this. Will give this a try. I've done heat embossing, dry embossing & started by embossing with a lightbox, stylus & template.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  8. UnknownMarch 31, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    What a great technique I like the softness of using a q-tip.

    Beautiful,

    Colin

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  9. KateMarch 31, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    This is so elegant, Gwen! I am so impressed with the look of this card and I love your inking technique. Thanks so much for sharing!
    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper
    smallbitsofpaper @ hotmail.com [remove spaces]

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  10. SharonMarch 31, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    How beautiful!!!! :)

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  11. JudyMarch 31, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I definitely learned a new coloring technique! Yours turned out just beautiful and I am going to give it a try very soon :-) I am a new follower...
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com
    scrappinana.blogspot.com

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  12. Carol<><March 31, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    oh,pretty, a q-tip, great idea!!
    lovely card,
    Carol N<><

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  13. JayneMarch 31, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Such a beautiful and elegant card. I just love heat embossing,it always looks so stunning.Great colouring.
    Jayne x

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  14. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsMarch 31, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    This came out beautiful! Love the image and how you colored it! I need to bust out my stamps! It's been fun hopping along with you today!
    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  15. Ashley NicoleMarch 31, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    I just adore this card. Love the earthy tones to it. New follower here.
    Ashley
    glamoroussideofscrapping@gmail.com

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  16. cema1cemaMarch 31, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Beautiful card! Christina

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  17. TkatMarch 31, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    THIS IS FABULOUS!!!!!!! :) i love the stamp, i love the card! :) wow!

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  18. GlendaMarch 31, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Lovely card! Thanks for sharing the embossing technique!
    I am a new follower- would love for you to visit my blog and maybe become a follower!
    Glenda
    http://glendascards.blogspot.com/

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  19. katieoMarch 31, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    I love your card it is so elegant and sophisticated. Great idea to use q-tips I always use eye shadow applicators, Q-tips are much more economical.
    katieoscreations@gmail.com

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  20. Pat N.March 31, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Your card is so lovely, Gwen! I never even thought of stamping an image and inking it. I only thought of heat embossing a sentiment. Not sure which one is easier! But love that idea. --Pat N.

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  21. MelissaMarch 31, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Gwen this is absolutely gorgeous, you did great with your technique!!!

    mzcherub at gmail dot com

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  22. marg0006March 31, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I love the idea of coloing with ink after embossing.

    marg0006@verizon.net

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  23. ScrappyHappyMommyMarch 31, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    What beautiful cards. Love your work and am a new follower. Glad to be in this blog hop with you!

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  24. DIANA L.March 31, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Beautiful card Gwen.
    Love the background paper
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

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  25. LisaMarch 31, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    This is so beautiful!! I love the stamp you used...it's fabulous!! Gorgeous card :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  26. Amy MartinMarch 31, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Beautiful card. I love this. Thanks so much for the tips and of course sharing your beautiful card.

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  27. TheresaMarch 31, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    I really like your card, and enjoyed learning your coloring technique using stamp pads. Thanks!

    -Theresa
    http://ahappyscrappylife.blogspot.com

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  28. Heather LynnMarch 31, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    love your card! sooo pretty! happy to be following your blog. enjoy your weekend! ~hl heathernovinger@hotmail.com

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  29. Yoshiras time to craftMarch 31, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Beautiful card.Love the embossing on card and coloring.Never tried this technique.Such a fun blog hop.

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  30. Mommy's Crafty CreationsMarch 31, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Beautiful card! TFS! I just learned something new. Im a new follower.

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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  31. LisaMarch 31, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    What a pretty card! The block embossing just pops out at you!

    TFS

    http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/
    lkgra@hotmail.com

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  32. Creative DivaApril 1, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Wow~! Love your project. Especially the details around it.
    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  33. 1Happy MimiApril 1, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Beautiful job! I often see stamps with designs such as the one you used, & pass by them. Showing what you did, I'll have to add some to my collection & try it! Thanks for the inspiration & the great give away!

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  34. BeckieApril 1, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Great technique thanks for showing me. New follower ;0) Gorgeous card!

    Be blessed, Beckie

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  35. Liz O.April 1, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Gwen your card is beautiful! TFS
    have a great day
    Liz
    unikebyyes {at}yahoo {dot} com

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