I was waiting for it to cool down so we could do this technique in stamp club. When it was 100 degrees outside, it felt a little silly to have a room full of stampers use the heat tool. So in September, I figured it would be safe to fire it up and emboss 3 different colors of embossing powder to create this tie dye effect. Stamp your image with VersaMark and strategically sprinkle the embossing powder over it. Once sprinkled it really isn't usable again so use a light touch. I did use the castoff to fill in areas not covered well enough, but beyond that, the colors mix together and won't give you the same look if you reuse them. 
When I was pulling out some Shimmery White cardstock for a stamp club project this week, I came across the template I used for a wedding card last spring. I think it could be one of my all time favorites. I just cut the triangles free-hand, and the dress is Shimmery White cardstock with clear embossing. I used a retired set To Have and To Hold for the embossed images on the gown. On the inside, I used another piece of Shimmery White with silver and black ink. 
So if the glitter is not for you, maybe you would like to try rub-ons or heat embossing on Easter eggs. I really liked how this Melon Mambo and Summer Sun combination looks with Planter Box rub-ons. The package includes Whisper White and Chocolate Chip rub-ons which were just perfect for this little basket of eggs. Or if you want a quick but eye catching display for your holiday table, try writing everyone's names on an egg with a VersaMarker and heat embossing it. Word of caution though - use kitchen tongs when heating these eggs. They warm up fast! 
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