I played with this technique last night. I didn't get the result but I will still use the pieces I made and will share them when I get them finished.
My first one, I used the ranger big emboss pad that has a light blue tint to it. I usually don't have a problem with it drying blue but on this piece it did.
I did another piece with the same EF but used my versamarker pad. Some of the ink didn't transfer too well so it's a little distressed looking in places. Overall both pieces I like them and both are useable but won't qualify for this challenge.
I'm going to try it again today. I have a distress ink embossing pad that is more juicer than my versamark so I'm going to see if that works better.
Heidi, I think the versamarker would work well too especially if you're EF has fine lines to it.