Fall has arrived & Thanksgiving is around the corner & I thought I'd share a fun video of how to make some really pretty paper leaves. There are a couple of different ways you can do this & I always find a technique like this not only therapeutic, but also productive! You can still create something with no pressure of completing a project, and in the meantime, you'll always have these embellishments you can use in a future card or scrapbook layout, making those projects less stressful. Okay, done babbling now. Let's dig into it!
Below is my full process video sharing all my techniques! Enjoy!
Emboss-resist is a fun technique that truly never gets old. But what is it? Emboss-resist refers to using embossing powder (typically white) with a stamped image on white paper. Then when you use ink over it, the image will show through & it creates a really neat effect.
If you are new to embossing powder, check out my blog post HERE that goes into a ton of detail explaining all the ways you can use it, including that emboss resist technique!
I also have a fun short video HERE showing how I used this technique with a gold embossing powder. Check out my leaf below where I used the gold embossing powder!
I do believe the more "traditional" way to use the emboss-resist technique is with a white-on-white effect. I actually did most of these leaves with watercolor paper! I then used my inks to watercolor over the embossed stamped images in order to create a beautiful effect. See below the light colors of the white watercolor embossed leaf.
I hope you try this technique out! It's a ton of fun & great for when you are feeling in a creative rut. Hoping everyone has a nice weekend & week leading up to Thanksgiving! Remember to take some time for yourself.
