Simple Emboss Resist Card Tutorial with Aspen Grove

Today’s share features the classic emboss resist technique, paired with the Aspen Grove stamp set. I probably would not have picked this particular color combination, but I was inspired and wanted to play along with the Colour Inkspiration Challenge #205.

I enjoyed the challenge of sticking to just Basic Gray, Berry Burst, and Granny Apple Green.

First, I heat embossed the Aspen Grove tree trunks in white on Fluid 100 Watercolor paper. Next, I gave it a light wash with very dilute Gray Granite ink.

I also diluted the Berry Burst and added a nice little sunset effect at the bottom, taking care to blend it out and to avoid the trees. I painted the trees with a concentration of Gray Granite ink. Once it was all dry, I stamped those leaves in Granny Apple Green.

It was actually pretty quick to make (see the 60 second demonstration below).

Another way I got a bit more color variation is by using the Two Toned Cardstock, which I absolutely love for pretty much everything.

Not only do you have a light and dark side, but the sanded edges can just visually lighten up (and break up) the colors.

I did an extensive techniques class all about the Two Toned Cardstock. You might also be interested in the heat embossing and the watercoloring technique classes, too.

Please also enjoy this short, 60 second demonstration video for the emboss resist technique, and

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