It was heat embossed in gold on black card, then matted onto white, then black, and finally onto a white card base. Looked lovely. So hence I bought the stamp. And beloved Hubby liked the other one, so got that as well.
So out came the black card I ordered last week. Along with a Gold Encore Pigment pad,last used back at the dawn of time, and amazingly, still nice and juicy, although I do have a re-inker, it wasn't needed. Gold detail embossing powder, and a little anti static thingy supposed to help the EP to only stick where its supposed to.
I've only got one stamped, as I wanted to make sure it was going to stamp and emboss nice and clearly, especially the script detail. But it's looking good, so tomorrow I will matt it all up, and see if I still like it.I hope I do, as I haven't actually got a plan B organised yet.
So, fairly short and sweet for once- have I been swapped by body snatchers, I wonder. Unlikely, nobody would want this particular body, I'm pretty sure, lol. Have a lovely Wednesday everyone, I'll be round to visit in a while.
32 comments:
What a gorgeous stamp, and so beautifully embossed - it will matt up well I am sure. Good luck with your production line! Helen #?
Very elegant indeed! patsy
It looks great . I am tempted to buy some of those spongy things, so will see how you get on with them . Have a fab week . Soojay xx14
that gold embossing looks amazing. Vicky(#8)
Gold embossing always comes out classy looking doesn't it. I am looking forward to seeing this all mounted up. Hope you are well and congrats on being number one this week.
Hugs, Neet 17 xx
Love that you're up top sitting and stamping awhile, that's amazing progress. It is a lovely stamp..lucky you have detail powder though, the regular stuff would fill the text on those solid pears. But wither way, I think it will look good...love me some fruit on a stamp!
Looking good, hope you got the year-old pieces (that were out last week) done already?!? Embossing still feels like magic, as the powder melts...
Happy crafting :)
Kristiina #13
Woohoo...number 1 today!! You must have been up at the crack of dawn :-)
I love that gold on black, tres sophiscated...it stamped very well, all the details came out perfectly.Glad to see you crafting away again, will ring soon and catch up with you...it's been crazy in our house...sigh!
Hugs, LLJ 15 xx
Hi Shaz you are an early bird! Love that embossing! So good that you are crafting again. You are amazing! Anne x #23
I learned something from you again, detailed EP, never heard of it! An investigation will ensue. Tell those body snatchers to find someone else!Love seeing your desk this week.
Oh Shaz! I love those stamps, missed those Lol! I would be interested to know who you bought them from if you don't mind! Come on Speak up Lol! I look forward to seeing the cards you make with these. Happy woyww, Angela x 22
It's so good to hear you're up to being creative Shaz and I really love what you've been up to....fab stamp.
Have a great week.
Hugs,
Annie x # 9
Lovely embossing, Shaz! The gold looks very impressive against the black. Your bitter-sweet humour made me smile! Best wishes zsuzsa @ InkyDinkyDoodle #29
That embossed stamp lookes good. Do show the completed card. Both sets of stamps look lovely but I must resist the urge to buy more Christmas stamps - I have too many already.
Lizzie J #30
Wow! Having just had a scroll back I loved the look of this stamp when I saw it on the NEC post! What a great time (spend! ) you had eventually! Glad you are enjoying some crafty time! Hugs, Chrisx 36
I like that stamp and gold embossing is always very classy. I am busy putting together parchment bits onto cards or canvas boards for some of my Christmas offerings. Then, I want to try my new initial stamps with gold mica on the black Clarity cards. Maria was doing some lovely designs with them at the show. Have a good week. xxx Maggie #18
The card looks like it will be very pretty and unique. It's always great to find out our supplies are still good! Have fun stamping!
Suzanne #38
that is going to look awesome !!!
darlene # 40
What a cool stamp! And the embossing is looking good. The card you described and working toward sounds very elegant and striking! Thanks for popping by! Happy WOYWW!
Carol N #27
It's looking good Shaz. Gold on black always looks classy doesn't it and you've embossed it beautifully. Pigment inks were all we used at one time weren't they. I had loads very unloved and gave most away but have just rediscovered them again too. The ones I had left were in a sorry state, the felt had disintegrated so I think I need to treat myself to some new ones.
Thanks for visiting earlier. Yes the poppy is an inkylicious one I've just bought along with a few others. I love their stamps and they are so reasonable.
Have a good week
Hugs Lisax #16
Lovely stamps, Shaz. I can see why you both liked them so much. Look forward to seeing the finished card - surely you will still like it as much now as the one that tempted you into your purchase. Thanks again for your good wishes for my daughter. I love your grandchildren's unusual names. My granddaughter has given all three of her children unusual names - and they are all lovely. Just as well I can make gifts & cards that are personalised for them. Have a great week. Hugs, Elizabeth x #31
PS: Juli has been deaf since birth (and probably before if the truth were known)so hearing is going to be quite a shock to her system but she's game for it.
Wow! That looks fantastic. Very striking. Thanks for stopping by earlier. Enjoy the rest of your week x
Fiona #32
I love pears, so I love both sets, and I can't wait to see the other all done up. So glad I'm not the only one without a Plan B: even though that should be my standard operating procedure as I find I'm dropping back to punt so often! (ie the 2 cards on mine; so not what they were meant to be! LOL!) Have a great week.
-K #42
Love that stamp! I can see why you had to buy it and its companion ....
Have a good week
Christine
Bishopsmate #43
Fab looking card underway! Do show us when you are finished! Ali xx
I'm sure that card is going to look great! It looks good already. And you can't go wrong with gold embossing on black, right?
RosA # 25
That's going to be a beautiful card when it's finished! I love the color combo!
Greetings, Sofie # 37
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ahhhh Shaz this is simple and truly beautiful.
It is so great to see you up and stamping again.. slow and steady in improving, and yes surely frustrating at times, but getting there which is grand.
. the clear, clean lines of this image are a triumph, am sure it will make its way onto beautiful card, love hubbys choce too reckon it will be good as well.
.. thanks for your comment too glad to see you back with us.. am finding it hard to blog at the moment so dont get to do much ..
Thanks so much for popping over.
Shaz in Oz.x
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Hi, I enjoyed reading your post, I Love the stamp, would have loved to seen the finished card.. Cliffhanger!!
Have a great week! Ginny # 31
Ohh that card sounds very stylish..... love the embossed look and can't wait to see the end result.
sandra de @11
Stunning idea, love how it turned out. Gold on black always looks so fab. I just end up with big blogs everywhere if I try it! Take care Zo xx 33
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