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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

IDEAS July - Embossing Folders

Hi everyone.  It is a dear friend's birthday today and this is the card I made for her.  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, sweet friend.  Have a wonderful day of celebration! :)

It's also time for the next IDEAS Challenge with Darnell.  This week is "E for Embossing Folders".  I usually post on Mondays ... but I delayed a day so I can post it today.  Hopefully my friend has received this card in the mail. :)


I started by dry embossing the background using the new Diagonals embossing folder (Penny Black).  This is the first time I've used this embossing folder!  And it fits the Can you Handle the Pressure? optional twist of stripes challenges this month. :)  

I recently bought this beautiful stamp and die set from Pinkfresh Studio (Amazing Things).  The image is stamped in permanent ink (Archival Watering Can - Ranger), and then watercoloured with Distress inks (Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss).  The matching die was used to cut it out (I had to add a few shims for it to work).  The image is popped up over the dry embossing, glued at the bottom and pop dots on the flowers and leaves.  Thinking of you  sentiment from the same stamp set was stamped on black card stock, white heat embossed and die-cut; then added over top, along with a strip of black card stock at the bottom.

Close-up ...
Sending this card to the following challenges:
Can you Handle the Pressure? - Anything Goes with optional twist of Stripes and/or Checks
  
Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Amazing Things (Pinkfresh Studio)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Watering Can Archival Ink (Ranger); Distress inks:  Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
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18 comments:

  1. Julie B16 July 2024 at 11:19

    I do love that EF Loll, it's a great backdrop to that pretty flower stem. :)

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  2. brandco2450@gmail.com16 July 2024 at 11:50

    Absolutely gorgeous! Your friend will love it!

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  3. I Card Everyone16 July 2024 at 11:54

    I spy one of the featured embossing folders from the Permission to Play series - it's on my list!
    What a perfect place to plant this lovely posey for that sweet friend!
    =]

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  4. Bonnie16 July 2024 at 13:36

    It's even prettier in real life, my sweet friend! I LOVE the yellow flowers and that embossing folder is awesome! Thank you for the goodies inside too. Love you my friend.

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  5. Susan16 July 2024 at 15:11

    Love the unusual embossing folder! A striking background for the beautiful flower!

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  6. Lisa Elton16 July 2024 at 16:17

    I'm sure those cheerful yellow flowers brought a smile to your friend's face! Pretty card, Loll!

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  7. Pat16 July 2024 at 17:33

    A terrific card for Bonnie's birthday Loll..I guessed and found I was right by the comment she left, and I love the lines on the background embossing and the yellow watercoloured flower is so bright and pretty over the top, also great contrast with the white on black die cut sentiment..it really stands out. x

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  8. Marcia Hill16 July 2024 at 18:26

    Absolutely GORGEOUS Loll and I'm sure Bonnie loved it! I love the embossed background too...sets off those beautiful yellow blooms just perfectly!! Love the black grounding strip at the bottom too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

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  9. TK16 July 2024 at 19:36

    Beautiful watercoloring, pretty flowers and wonderful embossing folder -- what a great card, it is so captivating with the embossing!

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  10. nancy littrell16 July 2024 at 20:59

    Unique and Beautiful Birthday card for your dear friend, Bonnie's special day, Loll:-) I am sure she will be treasuring her card filled with Love and Creativity...Love and Hugs, Nancy

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  11. kiwimeskreations17 July 2024 at 01:21

    A stunning card Loll - love the contrast of the diagonal embossing and the soft curves of the spray
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  12. Linda17 July 2024 at 02:45

    Love the embossing detail in the background, and the die cut flower is just beautiful xx

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  13. Bobby17 July 2024 at 05:56

    Your flowers are beautifully colored, Loll, and that is such a great embossing folder. I love the die cut sentiment too. I'm sure your friend (and mine) will love it.

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  14. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)17 July 2024 at 14:17

    Gorgeous embossing, Loll, and I love the yellow flowers atop!

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  15. Darnell17 July 2024 at 20:59

    I see your bonny little friend received and loved her sunny birthday card, Lolly! I love it, too! It's perfect for a special summer birthday and your new e/f makes a fantastic background! Thank you for playing with my IDEAS this week📌 and linking again to NBUS! Hugs, Dolly

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  16. Lia18 July 2024 at 01:41

    Wow, that yellow flower looks just perfect on the embossed background. Great card!
    Lia DT CYHTP

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  17. JoAnn24 July 2024 at 13:51

    This is gorgeous with those pretty yellow flowers and the embossed background. I know you friend will love it.

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  18. Leslie Miller16 August 2024 at 09:28

    My gosh, I'm so far behind! I'm going to have a scroll-through look and enjoy myself immensely. This one is absolutely gorgeous! Love the embossed background and the sweet yellow flower!

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