The Four Seasons Challenge - Spring

Happy 1st Day of March and Happy Mardi Gras!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Four Seasons Challenge and the theme has changed to SPRING.  

For my design team project, I've used the large Feathered Lily from Altenew to create a 5x7 Card.  This stamp set is part of a Craft Your Life Project Kit and I've decided to try a technique that I often forget...Heat Embossing on Acetate.

I've stamped the image on Heat Resistant Acetate and embossed with fine detail gold power.  Without moving the stamp from my Misti Stamp Positioner, I stamped the image again on a white card mat and stenciled the color on.

I've cut a large aperture in the case base and black mat, then adhered the embossed acetate piece so it matches perfectly with the image stamped on the inside.

To tidy up the Acetate edge, I die cut a frame from a stitched retangle die.  Viola!  Complete!  The trick to embossing on acetate is using Heat Resistant Acetate and generously apply anti-static powder before stamping with the watermark ink.

Please join us this month at The Four Seasons Challenge Blog.  We would love to see your Spring Inspired projects.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

SSS Wed Challenge

Try It On Tuesday

Ike's World

Paper Minutes

Countryview Crafts

NBUS

Pearly Sparkles

Love to Craft

QKR Stampede

Classic Design Challenge

Creative Inspiration

Ellibelle's Crafty Corner

Word Art Wednesday

Crafting Happiness

Gold Band Lily

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today is a quick post sharing a card I've created using the "new to me"  Gold Band Lily Layering Die Set from Altenew. I love layering die sets because they make such a dimensional focal and design statement on any project.

My design is inspired by Jenny Colacicco of the Altenew Design Team.  She's used glitter card in some of her layering designs so I've die cut the floral pieces using colored card, white glitter card and gold glitter fun foam.  Everything was layered according to the guide on the back of the packaging and set aside so I could prepare the background panel.

To give an otherwise plain white panel some interest, I've embossed using the Mod Squares 3-D Embossing Folder by Altenew.  I have this washi tape that has a fabric feel to it and I like Polka-dots anytime so I've attached a strip of the washi to the panel.  

The sentiment is from the new Craft Your Life Project Kit: Feathered Lilies and was heat embossed using fine detail white powder.  

I've popped the floral and sentiment on craft foam and adhered to the panel using liquid adhesive.  Lastly, clear sequins were added for sparkle.  That completes my share for today. 

Thanks for your visit and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Affiliate Links to Products Used are Below.  If you Make a Purchase using the following links, I will earn a small commission that will enable me to continue with product and project shares.  Thanks in advance.

 

Mod Squares 3D Embossing Folder from: Altenew 

Gold Band Lily Layering Die Set from: Altenew 

Craft Your Life Project Kit: Feathered Lilies from: Altenew

**Challenges Entered:

Simon Says Stamp Wed. Challenge

Penny's Challenges

The Sisterhood of Crafters

Word Art Wednesday

Elliebelles Corner