This technique takes advantage of the open areas of an embossing folder by colouring those areas in black, thus leaving the embossed design as the focal point. It is particularly eye-catching if you use vibrant colours as your starting point, I used Distress re-inkers for the initial colouring on the watercolour paper (300gsm). I first saw this technique on Youtube (Sandi MacIver) but skipped the step of spritzing with a shimmer spray as I felt it wasn't really necessary when the addition of metallic waxes, metallic paints for splattering and even using metallic gel pens for details was enough "bling" on the small space on an atc. The most important part of this technique is the choice of embossing folder. I used 3D folders as they are much more raised and defined but you definitely need to have enough open areas to colour in black to make the whole design pop.
"Shine brightly"
"Remember to play"
"Just breathe"
"Live your story"
"Live this life"
I've included this picture of the first one shown at the top
as I didn't realise until after I took this photo that I had
missed colouring a couple of small areas in the middle.
Can you see them? It's so easy to miss. 😉
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