MAKE IT EASY: PRESSURE AND THERMAL EMBOSSED CARD

White card stock was pressure embossed with a piece of plastic needlework canvas. The squares are glossy card stock colored with copper reinker and alcohol that was pressure embossed with a Cuttlebug Folder.

To make the copper pieces, 1/2 teaspoon of Clearsnap ColorBox MetaleXtra Copper was blended with 1/4 teaspoon of Isopropryl Alcohol (70%) and brushed over glossy card stock. When dry, the paper was embossed with the Cuttlebug folder. A pad of copper MetaleXtra was lightly wiped over a portion of the embossed card stock. A small amount of Verdigris embossing powder was sprinkled over the copper and heat set. The paper was cut into 1 1/2" squares, and a strip was cut from a scrap piece of the paper. The two squares and the strip were run through a Xyron. The additional squares were set aside for later use.

As directed in the June 23 entry, Pressure Embossing: paper with stencils, card stock was dampened on both sides; the System Converter was placed under the Pressure Plate of the Sizzix. A piece of plastic canvas was placed on the white Cutting Pad. The dampened paper was placed on the plastic canvas; 6mm Foamies was placed over the paper. The handle of the Sizzix was pulled down to emboss the paper. After the paper was dry, it was folded (note that the ends on the front of the card are offset).

White vellum was cut to fit inside the card and adhered in place with Scotch Vellum Adhesive. The copper pieces and the strip were adjoined to the front of the card.

Don't suppose you need to be told I'm a copper lover...