Monday, March 18, 2024

IDEAS - Embossing Folders

Hi everyone.  It's time for the next IDEAS Challenge with Darnell.  This week is "E for Embossing Folders".
I used an embossing folder (Blossom - Crafts-Too) that was gifted from a friend, embossing a white background panel.  This was it's first outing.  I love the sweet floral design - perfect for spring cards.  I also used a circle die (Butterfly Frond - Memory Box - retired) that I won from a challenge - another first time being used. :)  I cut the top layer of the circle die with mixed media paper and then watercoloured the fronds and butterfly with Distress Inks (Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Salvage Patina, Mermaid Lagoon).  I layered another circle die-cut from white card to add some depth.

A simple sentiment (Happy Messages - Stampendous) was stamped in white pigment ink onto black card stock and then heat embossed in white.  I adhered it to the bottom of the circle die and cut off any excess black card. 

Close-up ...
Since I have used two NBUS (never-before-used schtuff), I'm sending the above card to NBUS Challenge #60.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Happy Messages (Stampendous)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Fabriano 108 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:  Distress Inks:  Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Salvaged Patina, Mermaid Lagoon (Tim Holtz); White Pigment ink (Hero Arts Unicorn) 
Accessories:   Blossom (Crafts-Too), Butterfly Frond die (Memory Box - retired), watercolour brushes, white embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool

22 comments:

I Card Everyone said...

SO beautiful, Loll... embossing folders are still my favorite tool!
=]

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

SO beautiful. x

Julie B said...

Do love an embossing folder and you've used yours perfectly to back the pretty sprig frame. :)

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love the embossed blooms in the frond window, Loll - gorgeous CAS card!!

Bobby said...

Your embossed flowers are a nice place for your lovely butterfly to play, Loll. Love the card design.

Robyn Oliver said...

Gorgeous ... that's a real Loll card.. Clean and Simple for the Embossing Folder week.. happy Spring and hugs Robyn

Lisa Elton said...

The perfect amount of embossing! This is charming, Loll and so pretty!

Bonnie said...

Sweet ferns and butterfly all fit into this embossed circle! I love the contrast with the black based sentiment! A perfect spring card, my friend!

Pat said...

What a really pretty circular Butterfly Frond frame die, and the floral EF makes a terrific background Loll, and the white on black sentiment strip across it stands out beautifully. x

Darnell said...

What a sweet card, Lolly! I love the way the background is embossed and the circle is embossed! I also love the way you have nestled the leaves and how you adhered the sediment strip! Thank you for joining me this E. week and for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Dolly

Lia said...

I like the way you used the embossingfolder. It's a very elegant card!
Lia DT CYHTP

Izzy Scrap said...

Hello to you ! Pretty and fresh card with this beautiful combo of colours. Gorgeous CAS design too. Hugs xx

Cat Craig said...

Lovely combination of elements, Loll. They balance and add to one another at the same time. Sweet card.

Marcia Hill said...

CAS at its finest Loll!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL and I love the embossed background with the circle frame...so pretty! Aren't EF's just the greatest?!! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

BożenA said...

I always admire your great ability to add a detail to a card that brings the cards to life through contrast. I love the embossed circle that is the center of your sweet card and the black sentiment banner that is mounted inside the circle. Beautifully designed card, my dear Loll.
hugs,
BożenA xx

Colleen said...

Terrific card, Loll, a beautiful EF for the background of the butterfly and the greenery! Sweet card for a simple hello!

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful layout Loll, I love the butterfly and foliage on the white embossed background and also the sentiment cut into the design xx

Linda said...

Beautiful card. I do like a pretty embossing folder xx

Leslie Miller said...

I love how you can use all these wonderful supplies and still make a CAS card. Your embossed blooms are perfect with the leaves and butterfly. I can feel the garden. So beautiful, Loll!

nancy littrell said...

Oh My......such a simply beautiful Spring CAS Card dear friend:-) TFS your Spring card!!
It really is starting to feel like Springtime:-) Especially now that we are getting clouds and sunshine:-) Love and Hugs.......Miss you:-)

HilaryJane said...

What a perfect little scene. I love the white on white, the tiny pops of blue and green and the lovely contrast from the black. Gorgeous xx

Julia Aston said...

so pretty with all the texture on the white pieces and the pretty green stems and blue butterfly! Julia xx