Group of Seven Cardmakers - July 2023 Coloring Dry Embossed Images

Bonnie chose the technique for us at the Group of Seven Cardmakers this month and that is Coloring Dry Embossed Images.  

The three techniques listed over at the blog are: sponging, water coloring and inkpad swipe.   There are also instructions and links to videos. 

I used ink pad swipe on one card and water coloring on two cards.

I  used the same 3D embossing folder on all my cards,  Rose Bouquet from Altenew,  so I could focus on the technique used and not different embossing folders.  It will be fun to try others though and see how they look!  

Tip: It is best to use 3D embossing folders as they give a deeper impression.

Tip: If you do the water coloring technique and the paint goes over the raised edge of the embossing, you can remove the paint with a clean damp paint brush if you do it right away.

For my first card, I embossed on Hammered White Cardstock and simply rubbed an Altenew Misty Morning mini ink pad over the raised embossing.  I stamped the sentiment and popped it up on foam dots.

For my 2nd card I embossed on watercolor paper.  Then I water colored the raised parts in blue and green, drying with my heat tool between colors.  Then I water colored the background with yellow.  When that was dry, I splattered over the panel with a White POSCA pen, then added the printed sentiment up on foam dots.

For my third sample - I embossed on black Mixed Media paper and then water colored with Niji Pearlescent Water Color paints.  These paints really show up and pop off the black background!

It's hard to appreciate the depth of the 3D embossing in the photos above -  so I took the photos below, with the cards laid down, to better show the wonderful dimension!  Makes you want to run your finger over it doesn't it?!

We hope you will try some of these coloring of  3D embossed panel techniques - you'll find lots more inspiration from the rest of the 7 over at The Group of Seven Cardmakers blog.

  

Mr. Linky is set up if you'd like to link up anything you create!  We'd love to see it!

I'm linking my Sympathy card to:

Crafting Happiness Challenges

anything goes

Linking my Anniversary card to:

Can You Handle The Pressure

Anything goes

Anniversary

Stamps:  sentiment from Damask Designs - PTI (retired)

Paper:  White hammered card - Amazon

Ink:  Misty Morning - Altenew, Ocean Tides - PTI

Accessories:  3D Embossing Folder Rose Bouquet - Altenew, foam dots.

Birthday

Paper:  water color paper - Canson Cold Press

Accessories: 3D Embossing Folder Rose Bouquet - Altenew, water color paints - Winsor and Newton, paint brush, water, white POSCA Pen, printed sentiment strip, foam dots.

Sympathy

Stamps: Simple Strips: Sympathy - Taylored Expressions.

Paper:  Black Strathmore Mixed Media Paper, white - PTI

Ink:  Brown - Altenew

Accessories:   3D Embossing Folder Rose Bouquet - Altenew, Niji Pearlescent Water Color paints, Simple Strips Die -  Taylored Expressions, foam dots.