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Dry Embossing with Ink for Card Backgrounds

April 20, 2020 by Heather Holbrook

Dry Embossing with Ink Card Backgrounds

How lovely are these butterfly cards from Gaylynn? She applied ink to embossing folders to create her pretty card backgrounds. The big butterflies from Unity Stamps she added over top add a bold colorful touch to finish off her cards.

Visit the Unity Stamps blog to check out her video tutorial.

-Heather

 

Did you know Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. Many cultures associate the butterfly with our souls.  In China, it is used as a symbol of bliss and joy. White Butterflies are symbols of spiritual change and personal transformation.

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