A Technique I Couldn't Resist

A couple weeks ago, Vicky at Lilypad Cards, posted a tutorial on how to do emboss resist. I love the effect and decided to give it a go. I dug up an old stamp set I haven't used in a while and gave the images new life by using this technique.  Anyways, I really like how it turned out. The sentiment is from Lawn Fawn. I love the Lawn Fawn stamps.

My Garden of Love

This is definitely in the top 10 favorite cards I've made. Lily Pad Cards is hosting their first ever digital die cut challenge. The very generously provided free cut files on their Web site. The challenge is to make a card using at least one of the images. If you have a die cutting machine like a Silhouette, Cricut or Pazzles, go to Lily Pad Cards and get your free files!! I've posted a pic of them below.

This week's die cut freebies are cute garden-themed images. Coincidentally, I just bought the new "Bless My Bloomers" Stamp set at Clear Dollar Stamps. Then Beate John's did a tutorial of a side step card on Splitcoast Stampers. Everything all came together. I got to use the free files, my new stamps, color with my new Copics and try a new technique. It's like Christmas, but with lots of rain instead of snow. (We just set the record for the most rainfall in April in Ohio. I'm totally ready for some sunshine!)

Here is my card:

Die Cuts from Lily Pad Cards