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Glazing it Up!

So on Friday, during all my running around, I just managed to swing by an art supply store that had the Sakura Gelly Roll Glaze Pens that I have wanted since El Paso. They are the neatest thing. They are clear ink, and you put it over a stamped image to create an embossed look. SO NEAT! M said it must be a scam -- clear ink??? Such a skeptic. I just could not explain it to him. Anyway, I bought two packs (just in case) and I now am the proud owner of 4 of these fantabulous little pens.

The effect they have is very subtle. It is like faux embossing with a pen. I really like the freedom this gives you (much more so than regular clear embossing powder.) I used the pens to make this baby card. The bunny is faux embossed using the pens on the outline. I also did the pads and insides of the ears in pink and then glaze pen. I also used both a white gelly roll and then the glaze gelly roll on top on the "Congratulations" across the bottom. I really like the effect. (Sorry it is so hard to see -- if you click on the picture and look at the bigger version you might be able to see a bit better). The bunny parts are popped up a little using glue dots. The background is done using SU "Pretty in Pink" reinker and the alcohol inks blending solution and applicator tool. I also stamped linen in the background directly behind the bunny and pink layer. I decided I needed to have some baby cards on hand because lots of people around me are due in the next few months.

Oh, and just for the record, I don't mind if you all comment. In fact, I am what my friend Jen calls a comment "ho." I need them, I want them, oh baby, oh baby! I read each and every one of them. They are the highlights of my boring mommy day. So, if you have a second -- tell me what you think. *smooches*

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Anonymous said…
That bunny cardis just the cutest!!! Love it! I need to look for that pen too!
4:58 PM
Karen said…
lol!! super cute card!! love these pens too and the color glaze pens and the souffle pens....yes, I'm a new fad junkie!! :)
10:05 PM
StampingontheLakefront said…
Hi Amanda,

Love your blog. This card is really great! Perfect for that new arrival. Thanks for the scoop on the glaze pens.

grace
from Chicago
6:14 PM
Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said…
love the pen idea! I will have to look for these.
Debbiedee
1:28 PM
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