Hello

Hi everyone

Happy New Year to you & yours!  I hope you are well and have managed to stay Covid free!

I have started the year with a new technique - one of my Facebook groups is trying a 'Technique Tuesday' encouraging members to try something new.

I also recently discovered Natasha Foote on YouTube and her Facebook group 'Crafting with Natasha'

Inspiration has hit:  I had a play with some of my trusted embossing folders and I made the 'four panel card' found HERE

I made my own background with only 3 ink colours and 'spritzed' them with water.  I cut the panels first, then embossed, sponging the darker colour over all the raised bits; and because I didn't measure properly ..... LOL ..... I inked the edges of all the panels.   What is that old saying? .... Measure twice & cut once!

Some 3D embellishments I have had for 10 years or more were added as the front feature.  I really struggled with the choice & placement of the sentiment (above), but finally settled on a stacked die-cut 'hello'.  This die is very delicate, so I have stacked it with 3 layers - it gives it a bit more substance.

I really like the way this card came together with the combination of big & small panels.  I have even chosen big & small patterns in the embossing folders.

Linking with:

Cut it up Challenge #243 - anything goes

Alphabet Challenge : U is for unequal

Here's hoping I get some more time in my craftroom over the weekend and strike while the 'inspiration' iron is hot!