Stitches and Ink: Papertrey Ink - Make It Monday #11

This week's technique comes to us from Heather Nichols - Embossing with Dies. I was working on an Easter card when the post went up. I was going to cut one of Heather's Fillable Frames, #1 to be specific, and thought I'd try the technique. I must admit it's not PTI cardstock because the sentiment is computer generated and my printer will not take their wonderful stock. So I had to play around a little. But I will try this again with PTI. I'm sure the image will be crisper and won't need extra shimming.

I think this detail shot may show the embossing better.

No need for pricey Nestabilities with this trick. Thanks Heather. I'll definitely be making more of these.

Supplies (all PTI unless otherwise indicated)
Paper: PTI White for card base, Pretty Pastels, The Paper Company White for label & egg
Stamps: Fillable Frames #1
Ink: Ocean Tides, Vintage Touch Chamomile
Dies: Fillable Frames #1, Tiny Envelope
Other: Egg graphic - Made by Janet (Etsy), Rustic Cream Button Twine, Tattered Angels Pearl Mist, Corner Chomper

9 comments:

Tracey McNeely said...: Really pretty card. I love the envelope cut pattern in.; April 18, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Laura Isham said...: Congrats on getting the PTI spotlight! Love your pretty and soft card. It screams spring, which I need since we are suppose to get 10 inches of snow tomorrow!; April 19, 2011 at 12:28 AM
Renee said...: Linda another beautiful card...
love the soft, Spring colors!
You're envie is fabby...
will have to try this idea! :); April 19, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Jill said...: Linda, you are rocking these MIM challenges! Your second tweet! Congratulations!!!; April 19, 2011 at 2:16 PM
Marybeth said...: Beautiful , didn’t I see this on Nichole’s tweet. Love it.Congrats on that.; April 19, 2011 at 4:34 PM
Terri said...: Very pretty. Love the embossing on the fillable frame and the envelope and vintage image are a great touch. Congrats on your shout out too!.; April 19, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Unknown said...: Very sweet! Look at that little envelope with the cute egg. And the little touch of twine, very pretty!; April 19, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Sharron said...: Love your take on the embossing challenge! And congrats on another PTI spotlight! What a neat idea to use the patterned paper as a liner for the envie. Love your pretty egg too!; April 20, 2011 at 11:25 PM
Cammie said...: Linda, this is so lovely--so many wonderful details--it's obvious why this card was in the spotlight.; April 30, 2011 at 9:41 AM