CAS Mix Up June Challenge - hello

Another fun challenge at the CAS Mix Up Challenge this month!
Loll is hosting the challenge and the theme is Layered Embossing Powders.

I've been wanting to try the Encrusted Jewel Technique since my DH bought me a small electric griddle for crafting use a few months ago! I finally got to use the griddle and made this card.

Layered Embossing Powders + Stamping + Die-cutting

 

First, I die-cut the feathers from a chip board, and placed them on a piece of parchment paper. I sprinkled Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE) and heated it on the griddle. When the UTEE started melting, I added White Mica and Shaved Ice Fragments. When everything was melted, I took it off from the griddle and let it cool.

I made a frame impression using dies and an embossing mat. 
I wanted to use glitter embossing powder for the swirl and the sentiment. So they were first stamped with mint green ink to give a cohesive base to the glitter embossing powder, and then with VersaMark for heat-embossing.

Thanks for the fun challenge, Loll! And thank you, Jane and the Design Team, for creating the wonderful sample cards! 


Stamp: Lacy & Lovely (Stampin' Up!), Cute Snowflakes (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper: Whisper White (Stampin' Up!), Chip Board
Ink: Pool Party (Stampin' Up!), VersaMark (Tsukineko)
Accessories: Die-namics Elegant Rectangles STAX (My Favorite Things), Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (Clear - Ranger), White Mica Fragments, Shaved Ice Fragments (Stampendous!), Embossing Powder (Whirlpool Embossing Glitter - Wow!), Sequins (Peacock Feathers - Pretty Pink Posh), Thin 3D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives), Embossing pad (Spellbinders)