StampinUp's Awesomely Artistic is another great stamp set with strong versatility. In fact I bought two, just in case it gets retired. These images are great for embossing. Just look at the intricate details that just shine when the light hits it!
To make this A2 size card you will need: (I promise, I do use other colors.)
Early Espresso card stock- This will be your card base and should be 4.25"x 11". Score your card at 5.5" and fold. Remember, turn your card over to fold~ the paper fibers will already be broken and you will have a smoother fold.
Soft Suede card stock- This is the mat layer of your card. Cut this piece to 4" x 5.25". If you want to see less of the Espresso, cut your mat bigger.
Very Vanilla- This is you stamping layer. Cut it to 3.75" x 5". Larger if you want more picture and less mat.
Time to stain those fingers! I used Night of Navy ink, but you could use any color you like, sponge all over the edges, again we're making a haze or night time effect. Don't worry about getting the same amount of coverage in any one spot- it will all come together.
Now let's make it glow! Embossing is pretty simple if you take your time. Rub the stamping area with some type of rosin to remove any static. (Tip- a used dryer sheet works too.) VersaMark is used just like ink, except it's kind of gooey or greasy. (You can get this in any craft store.) "Ink" up the flower stamp from Awesomely Artistic with your VersaMark and stamp wherever you want the image to be. Remember, VersMark is clear but you should be able to see the impression. Now, repeat this step with the dragonfly. Put the lid back on the Versamark as soon as your done- everything sticks to it!
Here's where the magic starts- I used gold embossing powder, but you could use any color you want. Using a small spoon and a tray, cover the images with your embossing powder completely- you can tap off an excess, just make sure your images are completely covered. (Tip- keep a stiff paint brush to gently brush off any powder that doesn't stick to the image.) Pour any unused powder back into the jar and close the lid. If it spills, it will make a heck of mess.
Preheat your heat gun- be careful!! It will get super hot, melting and burning anything in its way including you!! Once your heat gun is ready, carefully heat up the powdered images. Be sure to move your gun evenly over your paper- some warping will occur- this DOES NOT ruin your finished card. You will start to see the image change and the embossing powder will start to melt and set leaving you with a beautifully smooth and golden image. Once all of the powder has melted, let it set and cool off for a minute and admire! (If you've never embossed before- practice, practice, practice!)
Just build your card layers and wallah!! You now have a card that even Royalty would appreciate.
Here's another card- just in a different color.
Here are the items I used for this card: