Inspiration Emporium's July Challenge

The challenge for the Inspiration Emporium Team (and YOU!) this month is "Embossing".  The definition for embossing is:

emboss [ɪmˈbɒs]

vb

1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) to mould or carve (a decoration or design) on (a surface) so that it is raised above the surface in low relief

2. to cause to bulge; make protrude

You can use embossing folders (like the Sizzix Texture Fades), Tim Holtz Distress embossing powders, or maybe you like using stencils with stencil paste to add a raised section to your artwork.  Whatever your preferred method of embossing is, get your mojo working and create an embossed piece to enter our monthly challenge for a chance to win $50 in Emporium Dollars!  Read all about it HERE


I created a business card holder necklace using one of my favorite methods for embossing.  Following are the products and tools I used to create the "necklace":
The Bingo folder from the Sizzix Texture Fades Embossing Folders 2PK - Bingo & Patchwork Set used with my Tim Holtz - Vagabond Machine 
Perfect Pearls Mist - Heirloom Gold
Inkssentials - Glossy Accents
Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber - Espresso
Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Bead Chain
a crown magnet (unknown maker)
cut piece of magnet from a magnet sheet (Michael's craft store)
white cardstock
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads
Tim Holtz non-stick micro serrated scissors
Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber - Espresso


Isn't this a cool way to carry your business cards when you're at the conventions or at a workshop or just wherever you want to have your business cards handy when someone asks "do you have a card?"

Here's the backside of the "necklace" . . .

In this photo you can see when I placed the cardstock in the embossing folder, I only left the flap out of the folder so it was smooth . . .

The business card holder (closed) is approximately 3-3/4" x 2-1/4".  I'm thinking this would be a good place to hide some "emergency" money while at the rubber stamp convention this weekend :-)