Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2013!

Here is my New Year's Card for this year.

I tried a new technique called Emboss Resist.  I stamped the main image in VersaMark Ink on Whisper White paper, then added some White Embossing Powder and used the Heat Gun to set it.  Then I chose some pretty color ink pads and used my Sponge Daubers to dab ink here and there.  

When I was finished, I used a tissue to wipe off my original image so it would stay nice and white.  I layered my card stock with some matching colors and finished up with some of my favorite ribbon, the Whisper White Organza.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Here is my New Year's card.

And here it is with the flap opened...

This card was so much fun to make and pretty simple, too.  I borrowed the idea from a fellow stamper, Lorraine Ogletree .  Thanks for the inspiration!  I used the Elegant Lines embossing folder for her skirt and a diamond brad on the red satin bow.  The skirt design uses the round scallop die.  I used my new Peekaboo die for the sentiment, adding the New Year's greeting on the inside.  Isn't that Silver paper pretty?  It's the first time I've ever used it and I like it.

I hope 2012 is a great year for all of us!  Happy New Year!