Earlier this week I shared how to create a glamorous focal point for a paper crafting project using the Black Ice Technique. Here's two more ideas, this feminine one is stunning with Copper Foil, and stamped using the Perennial Birthday stamp set...

Stamps: Perennial Birthday (wood: 145757, clear: 145760). Ink: Basic Black Archival (140931), VersaMark (102283). Card/Paper: Whisper White Thick (140490), Basic Black (121688), Copper Foil Sheets (142020). Accessories: Touches of Nature Elements (144216), 1/4" Copper Trim (144179), Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109130). Tools: Heat Tool (129056), Embossing Buddy (103083), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430).

I love how this birthday card turned out, especially the textural elements to compliment the texture in the Black Ice Technique: clear-embossed black background, wooden elements and Copper Trim.

Even though I've shown you the Black Ice Technique on a Mother's Day card and this floral birthday card, it definitely isn't limited to feminine projects. Here's the same layout and technique on a masculine card using the Black Ice Technique and Colorful Seasons stamp set...

Stamps: Colorful Seasons (photopolymer: 143726). Ink: Basic Black Archival (140931), VersaMark (102283). Card/Paper: Whisper White Thick (140490), Basic Black (121688), Gold Foil Sheets (132622), Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack (144177). Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), Pick A Pattern Black Washi Tape (144166), Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109130). Tools: Heat Tool (129056), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430).

This card is gorgeous in Gold Foil with black and natural accents. I especially love the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper background, and I am so pleased that this product is continuing into the 2018-2019 Annual Catalogue. However, it's the only current Designer Series Paper that will be available after 31 May; all others are being retired. Make sure you get your favourite while it's still available.

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