Dream Valley #176 Dry Embossing

Hi, guys! I hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend!

Now we have a new Challenge at Dream Valley and it's to use Dry Embossing on your creation.


While sorting through my embossing folders I came across one with this geometric pattern that reminds me of the patterns on metal stairs meant to give your shoes a better grip. I also needed a card for a bloke, so I dug out some silver mirror card and some metal cogs from stash. The strip of paper is from an old Authentique pad - I like how the print gives the impression of texture. The sentiment is cut with dies by Marianne from a scrap of black glitter cardstock.

Go and admire my teamies' creations, they are so varied!

Thanks for looking!

love Mags B x

Comments

KraftyKoolKat said…
Awesome Mags.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx
Monday, April 02, 2018
MaryH said…
This is a wonderful EF (I have it too, one of the first C/Bug EF's I ever bought. It reminded me of the metal pattern that is on the toolboxes that some fellas have in their pickup trucks). It always makes a great embellie for a guy card, and I like the gears in the corner and the stripes of the background paper. Good job! TFS & Have a good week.
Monday, April 02, 2018
Faith A at Daffodil Cards said…
YEP! certainly a masculine card, love the embossing and the cogs Mags.
Faith
x
Monday, April 02, 2018
Jules said…
Hi Mags

A great card for a bloke .. .. love those metal cogs.

Hope all is well with you and you had a lovely Easter break.

Love Jules xx
Monday, April 02, 2018
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