Tracey in Maine

by Arjita Sepaha Singh

For today’s card, I used the Sparkle Embossing Powder to create the beautiful snowflake on a bright red cardstock. I used VersaMark Embossing Ink to stamp the snowflake. Once the embossing powder was melted I blended some red inks with a sponge dauber around the edges of the card. This adds a beautiful glow to the card and I finished the card with a sentiment in black. This is a perfect project to be mass-produced for your Christmas cards.

Skill: Beginner
Time: 20 minutes

Directions

Supplies

Imagine

• VersaFine – Black Onyx
• Embossing Powder – Sparkle
• VersaMagic
• Memento Ink – Lady Bug
• VersaFine Clair Ink – Chianti
• Sponge dauber

Other

• Card Stock – White, Black, Red
• Powder Tool
• Heat gun
• Misti Stamping Tool

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