One Word One Technique #12

It's my week for the One Word One Technique over at the TMC blog. This month the technique is embossing and my word is Joy. Here's my page:

Kit: Studio Calico February, Papers: Pebbles, American Crafts, Alpha Chipboard, Embossing Powder: American Crafts, Stamp: Jenni Bowlin Studios, Punch: Martha Stewart, Date Card: Elles Studio, Other: Twine, Vintage Paper, Date Stamp. 

i know it's not quite spring yet, but it's starting to feel like it in these parts and i'm excited! i've also done a little tutorial on how to emboss your alphabet chipboard which you can see here. This is a pretty thrifty way to stretch your stash when you haven't got the right colour alphas to go with your project.