Birthday Card for Special Lady

Below is a birthday card I just whipped up this morning.
I used the gorgeous Parisian Breeze Speciality DSP from the current Spring Mini (valid until 30 November 2009). I love this paper & the co-ordinating cardstock that goes with it.
 
Cardstock: Kraft & Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Always & Sincere Salutations
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Mellow Moss & Bashful Blue Stampin’ Write [...]

The “Art of Embossing”

Last week I taught a class on the Art of Embossing.
We had a FUN time experimenting with Embossing Powder, Versamark, Heat Gun, various cardstock  & ink colours.
Below are some of the examples I showed the class:

I LOVE this effect – it’s called Emerging Colour!
Cardstock: Whisper White
Stamp Set: Priceless & Eastern Blooms
Ink: Versamark, Riding Hood Red, Pacific [...]