DragonFLY

I'm joining Erika, aka Bio Art Gal, our host this month at Art Journal Journey with her themes In the air/In the sky. I think this goes with In the sky, but it's a bit of a toss up.  I'm also joining Try it on Tuesday with their theme this fortnight, Things with wings.  Similarly because I only used one word on my page, I'm also joining Moo-Mania and More, with their fortnightly theme, Just a word.

I hate to admit I have never used this stamp my friend Susi sent me (among a host of other gifts) for my birthday last year.  I am also using VersaMark and black construction paper.

Before I used the stamp, I pounced, pounced, pounced on the black construction paper using my handmade pouncer.

I positioned the stamp so only one row would pick up the embossing powder.

I made a huge mistake, though.  Instead of heat embossing each set as I colored the dragonflies, I decided to wait until all the dragonflies had been colored.   

Each time I turned the paper over to gently tap off the excess embossing powder, I stuck my fingers in some of the dragonfly embossed powder that was already in place.  As a result, I smeared what I had already embossed and made a big mess.  Live and learn, I say. 

It's really evident in the light of my dining room table.

It's also evident in the closeups.

Yes, these dragonflies can FLY, the single word I chose using the creative stickers sent me years ago by my dear friend Cindy.  I began with black construction paper, then added various embossing powders.  After heating the powders, I added the stickers.

Thanks so much for your visit today.  I am always grateful when you drop by.  Bleubeard and I also hope to see you at Art Journal Journey, Try it on Tuesday, and Moo-Mania and More.  However, since I am still removing water from my basement, I will more than likely be late visiting.  Would someone please make this vicious cycle of rain, hail, and tornado warnings stop?