Advent Day 10

 Not sure what I was entirely striving for.  I did expect/want this to be QUICK...but, it didn't turn out that.  I did learn, to not force an embossing folder into a Big Shot...it may come out permanently warped.  I guess for never using this folder after having it for a couple of years, I'll accept the lesson.

Haste = Waste

haha

Truly, not sure where I was going, but the more I was going... it was having fun.  I am inspired to find a metallic pen, like the one I used for the poinsettia insides here.  I was gifted a very fine tipped pen, with liquid ink inside...(it did leak a time or 2 when using it...again...haste equals waste).  It really looks like shiny 14 karat gold after you apply it, not like gel pens or sharpie type metallic...or wink of stella type...it is liquid type paint in a pen.  I love it and I want another...will be on the hunt.  Anyhow, my take on Day 10...resulted in a muted, soft blurred type canvas, showcasing Advent Day 10, Thank You Heart image...  I left it blank inside for a future sentiment, or personal note.

I used Cloud 9 Interference Ink to lightly brush a gold shine on the embossed petals and "berries". 

 Cloud 9 Interference Inks

I believe I used Peanut Glow.  I'm not entirely sure if that was the gold I used...I'm at my desk in the factory, and for some odd reason, I do not have record of the order I placed with Scrapbook.com .  I must have ordered as a guest and not logged in.  I'm not always near my account info when I order.  Or, maybe I ordered from a different company.  If anyone want to know, leave a message here, and I'll follow up.  All I know, is I only have 3 Cloud 9 ink pads, and I recently ordered them, I thought from Scrapbook.com, and I plan to order more.  I do need to figure a good way to blend, with the proper brushes and card stock...if I find the magic combo, I will share...if anyone knows the magic combo, let me know...I've definitely self taught, and not really watched any instructional videos...I probably should.  Anyhow, the inside of my card:

Til tomorrow!  :)  It's the last card I have entirely finished...so, the real test will be, if I can keep up with the last half of this advent calendar.  I do have ideas in my head, which is the hardest part, but...last night, I crashed and burned...and I have other important craft obligations I need to wrap up...PLUS...a factory full of gift baskets / gifts to finish up too...  You might see some VERY FAST things here, but...that's ok, I think my favorite so far, was Day 4, the little snowman, so...we will see!