Impression Obsession DT Challenge: Out of the Box

The Impression Obsession team's challenge today is to create a project that is 'out of the box'.

I found these wood pieces on etsy and thought they'd make a fun 'something'...

Fun shape for earrings, right? I started by stamping one of the images from the Round Ornaments 2 clear set on the wood pieces using Versamark ink, then embossing with clear powder.

I rubbed acrylic paint onto the wood pieces with my finger, then spritzed with water and wiped with a soft cloth - the embossing powder resisted the paint, and let the pattern and the wood show through. When the paint was dry, I added some sponged Fluid Chalk ink, and then highlighted the raised areas with copper Inka Gold. The whole piece is finished with a coat of Crystal Lacquer.

I love how these turned out, and I'll be making more to sell once we get settled! I think it's time to open the Etsy store again...

Be sure to check out these other designers' blogs for inspiration -

Anna @ Sassy & Sweet Notes
Daniela @ For the First Time
Dina @ Mama Dini's Stamperia ---- you're here
Ellen @ The Serendipitous Stamper
Jeanne @ Inky Paws
Jenny @ One Krafty Kat
Kittie @ Kittie Kraft
Laura @ Laura's Stamp Art Journal
Vicki @ Summerthyme Studio

Remember you can enter these challenges too, using your Impression Obsession stamps! See the I.O. blog for all the details - you might even win a $25 gift certificate!! We'd love to have you join us.