Emboss Resist Dots

I managed to eke out a bit more time for stamping this weekend and decided to create one card that covers three challenges.  Well, actually, it covers five challenges, but I'm only linking it to three.  It uses the challenge colors over at Create with Connie & Mary as well as the 3D flower challenge at SUO Challenges, but I've already submitted cards for those challenges so these are the three I'm submitting this card to:

Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge

The Paper Players CAS Polka Dots challenge

and Hand Stamped Sentiments Emboss Resist challenge







So here's my card:

For the Emboss Resist technique, I first stamped En Francais in Versamark on Whisper White then before embossing, I over-stamped the Dotted background stamp with Versamark.  I then embossed in clear EP and sponged Poppy Parade over the whole piece.  I really like the distressed look of the dots.

The flower was made using the 5-petal flower punch and the Boho Blossoms punch, along with a brad from this year's SAB offerings.

Edited to add:  This card was chosen by both Hand Stamped Sentiments and Paper Players as a top pick this week.  Thanks, guys!

Further edited to add:  This card was also picked by Pals Paper Arts.  Way cool!

Products used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamps:  En Francais; Dotted; Because I Care

Cardstock:  Basic Black; Whisper White; Pool Party

Ink:  Poppy Parade; Basic Black; Versamark

Accessories:  5-petal Flower Punch; Boho Blossoms Punch; SAB brads; sponge; Scallop Dotted Ribbon Punch; Satin Ribbon

Cheers

Karren