Mixed up Saturday

 

Good Saturday Morning Ladies,

This is our last weekend to get organised before we go away next weekend, it feels like there are a million things to do before then but I'm sure we'll get through it ok.  Paul is in the office 3 days, we still need to get 2 new tyres, Euros, food that we take with us (as its way cheaper here), I have to sort something for Paul's birthday which is Friday, then Matt's for next week. I have my Bladder Clinic,  Soph wants me to go with her for her hair colour appointment and then I have an OT coming to look at what they can do to help with stairs, shower etc.!!  I am looking forward to Tuesday though as Sonia is coming over and we are going out for Lunch, which will be a welcome rest day x

A Fun Embossing Folder Technique 

I came across a fun way to get more use out of your embossing folders.

Start by taking a piece of Watercolour paper and using either Re-inkers (which is what the original version used)  but I didn't have the right colours so I simply smooshed Distress Inks onto my mat and the used them.  I started by spritzing my card with water and then using a paintbrush and water to get the colours onto your card, make sure you cover it all, some colours look lovely where they blend together,  keep applying until you have a good amount of colour.  

*It doesn't need to look pretty *

After adding colour spritz again....

Now  choose an Embossing folder and add black ink to the side that has the pattern debossed (not stuck out).  Put plenty of ink on....

Place your card into the folder and carefully close and put into your machine *Try not to move the card*

I ran it through 3 times and then added a bit more ink where needed.  Tip: if you open the folder carefully the card stays in place on the embossed side, carefully add ink and run through a couple more times.  

Now look at that !!! Isn't it amazing???  It literally makes no difference what you start out with, as long as your paper in completely covered.  I'm sure it will work with any ink , so have a play,  it can be messy but the results are worth a bit of mess. 

What do you think??? 

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I hope that you all have a good Saturday, 

My love and hugs to all of you,

Sandra xxx