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Monday, June 17, 2024

IDEAS June - Embossing Folders

Hi everyone.  It's time for the next IDEAS Challenge with Darnell.  This week is "E for Embossing Folders".

I used a new-to-me embossing folder, Gracious Floral (Memory Box).  I sponged colour over the image on the debossed side and then used a direct to stamp with Versafine Clair black ink to swipe across and cover the background.  Unfortunately, when the ink was added to the background, it showed cracks from the embossing.  So I fussy-cut the embossed image and placed it over a black embossed background (Weathered - Taylor Expressions - retired) with a distressed edge to match the distressed look of the image.  The two pieces were placed onto a black card base and a simple sentiment banner in white added over top (Simply Sentiments - Lawn Fawn).

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I'm sending the above card to a few challenges:
NBUS #63 (never-before-used-schtuff) - this was the first time I used the embossing folder
Can you Handle the Pressure? - The main image is embossed as well as the background




Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Simply Sentiments (Lawn Fawn
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Wilted Violet, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn (Tim Holtz); Versafine Clair nocturne ink
Accessories:   Gracious Floral embossing Folder (Memory Box), small sponges, Weathered embossing folder (Taylor Expressions) 

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26 comments:

  1. Liz17 June 2024 at 11:04

    Fabulous card Loll, so striking.
    Liz xx

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  2. HilaryJane17 June 2024 at 11:29

    That was a great idea to save the card and it works brilliantly. Such wonderful contrast with those bold colours and the black base. Excellent xx

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  3. Julie B17 June 2024 at 11:38

    Well rescued Loll, the colours really pop against the black. :)

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  4. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)17 June 2024 at 12:02

    Great save, Loll - that floral spray looks amazing against the black!! So dramatic!!

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  5. Nstiz17 June 2024 at 12:40

    Nothing more striking than vibrant colors on black. i’m not sure of your process but the results are phenomenal! This is GORGEOUS!

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  6. Susan17 June 2024 at 13:32

    Such gorgeous vibrant colours - that plus the sentiment would be sure to give anyone a lift!

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  7. Bonnie17 June 2024 at 16:01

    This is stunning, Lolly! These bright, rich colors are awesome on the black background! Love the added embossed panel!

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  8. Darnell17 June 2024 at 16:27

    This is bold and dynamic, Lolly, and I'll bet the texture in person is incredible! You are so inspiring when it comes to rocking colors! Thank you for linking to NBUS again and playing with my embossed I.D.E.A.S.!📌 Love, Dolly

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  9. Pat17 June 2024 at 16:30

    This was an excellent save Loll, and the brightly coloured flowers really pop against the black background, and the Weathered embossing folder is perfect..a fabulous card. x

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  10. Marcia Hill17 June 2024 at 17:43

    I had the same problem with the cracking (or tearing) showing up even more so when using the blackout technique, and had to remember to lightly mist my cardstock with water before embossing it, and that sure helped! You made a great save though by fussy cutting out the image Loll, and it looks fabulous against the black embossed cardstock! Bold, bright and beautiful my friend!! Hugs. :0)

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  11. Christine Alexander17 June 2024 at 17:55

    wonderfully bright colours Loll, I love the distressed look with a touch of black in the cracks on the flowers. Great save by fussy cutting ♥

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  12. Ida17 June 2024 at 20:31

    Gorgeous card. The vibrant colors really pop against the black background.

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  13. nancy littrell17 June 2024 at 21:29

    Gorgeous Floral Card, Lolly. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful card, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  14. kiwimeskreations18 June 2024 at 00:28

    A bold and beautiful card Loll - and a fabulous 'save'!!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  15. Anonymous18 June 2024 at 00:56

    So beautiful, a great save with great impact. x

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  16. MUKat18 June 2024 at 06:28

    Loll, I just went to a card making class using this technique. My background had cracks as well. Your idea of fussy cutting the flowers out and placing on a black paper background is a great tip. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Bobby18 June 2024 at 06:47

    I'm sorry your panel cracked but you saved it in such a wonderful way, Loll. I love that technique and you had a perfect embossing folder for it.

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  18. Sandy18 June 2024 at 06:49

    dramatic and gorgeous!
    Sandy xx

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  19. Cat Craig18 June 2024 at 11:47

    Been on a vacay to Ohio to see the folks. So catching up. Have loved seeing your posts while I have been away.

    This is one gorgeous stunning fabulous card. Love the drama of the dark background.

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  20. Karen18 June 2024 at 18:29

    Those bright flowers are stunning against the black background!

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  21. TK18 June 2024 at 21:45

    Your beautifully bright and bold flowers are wonder to behold! Love the boldness, but also the rescue of your beautiful flowers

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  22. Brenda in IN19 June 2024 at 07:40

    I love those vibrant colors against the black. Gorgeous!

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  23. Leslie Miller19 June 2024 at 11:29

    Jaw dropping incredible! Words are inadequate. Fabulous color on the black. The cracking has a distressed look and I wouldn't have seen it as a flaw at all. Just WOW!

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  24. Lisa Elton20 June 2024 at 08:18

    Wow, Loll, so many pretty makes while I was away! I took a good long gander at each and every one. Today's card is beyond gorgeous, my friend!

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  25. Papercraft Boutique24 June 2024 at 20:19

    This is stunning, Loll! The vibrant colors beautifully pop against the black background! The distressed texture of the background panel adds a wonderful layer of depth and perfectly echoes the weathered beauty of the flowers.
    Hideko xx

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  26. BożenA5 July 2024 at 10:00

    I love drawing a black ink pad through the embossed and colored panel. Placing the flowers on a black embossed background looks really dramatic.
    xx

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)