My thoughts: Dimensional folders have been around for a long time in our card crafting world. Originally, we called them embossing folders. The embossed pieces had a nice, slightly raised image and became a favorite “background” for our embellishments and sentiments. That design added a more professional look to our card creations and we received the admiration of the recipients. As technology advanced, the embossed designs became more intricate and with a more highly raised impression. Today, there are hundreds (or more) wonderful 3-D folders to select from...
Today’s projects are using the Altenew’s
“Book Cover Engraving 3-D” folder. The technique for both cards start out the
same but are completed a little different (at least, different for me).
Rough instructions: I really enjoy doing my 3-Ds with the darker pearlescent papers – black is my preference but I used a deep purple for the other card front.
Highlight design: For both projects, I used Hero
Arts’ Hero Hues White. Two – four light applications to just the raised
designs. The white might fade somewhat but do not let the worry you.
For the one on black: I decided to use an eyeshadow applicator to apply the colorations. Using the flat side of the applicator to LIGHTLY apply the colors. I found by using a circular type of blending worked for me. Let the color dry a few minutes before doing the next layer – some areas took 3 applications. … Colors used: Versa Color: 61 Olive, 161 Green Tea, 69 Bamboo, 60 Celadon, 182 Bisque, 52 Topaz, and 56 Cinnamon. Let the color dry than, if you wish, apply a spry sealer.
For the one on purple: This was started just
as the other by highlighting the raised design with white. Using the same
type of eyeshadow applicator, I applied several applications of Brilliance’s Galaxy Gold. When
the gold dries – lightly buff with a tissue.
Thank you for dropping by today – hope your creative
creations are exactly as you dreamed, and you are having fun.
Till next time – God Bless!
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