More Fern & Flora......

As promised yesterday, here is another way to use the Vellum with the Fern & Flora Embossing Folder. Coloring on the back of the Vellum can really give a pretty look with soft colors. I admit, this card did not turn out how I thought it would. I knew I wanted to color the Vellum but after that it was created on the fly. Sometimes you just need to go with it as it happens.

This time I added a frame around the Vellum. The little tag is from the same set: Phrases & Frames Bundle. The sentiment is from the Lily of the Valley stamp set. I needed/wanted a tiny sentiment and this fit perfectly! I popped it up on Dimensionals and inked around the edge with a marker. 

For the upper corner I wrapped a ribbon around to the back. Using twine I tied a bow then tied it to the ribbon. I really like the way the two look together. Using the ribbon for a bow was too much, but the twine was perfect.

for a final touch I added some pretty Antique Pearls around the lower right. The pearls kind of take on the color around them and have a touch of green.

This is a photo of the Vellum after I finished coloring. Because it was embossed I colored on the back or de-bossed side (where the design goes in). Using Stampin' blends I colored the areas I wanted. You can see it's not a perfect look on the back but when you turn it over it looks fine. When coloring Vellum use strong shades as the Vellum diffuses the color. I used the dark Blend of each color shown.

After die cutting the Vellum for the frame on the front I had this leftover piece. It was too pretty to throw away so I used it on the inside! Keep those scraps and see if they can't find a place in the project, too!

I hope you enjoyed this look with coloring Vellum using markers. Why not give it a try?

Michelle Loncar

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What's Up Wednesday ~ Embossing Folder Fun!

What's Up this Wednesday is some ideas for using different papers with an embossing folder. Sometimes we get in a rut and forget about other ways to create with an item. Let's see if these ideas spark some creativity!

I decided to use our New Fern & Flora embossing folder with the coordinating papers and dies. I love the rich tones in the paper and the beautiful detail in the 3D embossing folder. I* also added Vellum to the mix to take it up a notch.

Below is a photo of the embossed papers. I did a couple of the DSP patterns, vellum and cardstock. That should give a nice variety for some projects!

When embossing vellum it's a good idea to do 2 layers at the same time so the vellum doesn't show cracks. When embossing cardstock, to avoid cracks you can lightly spritz with water before embossing.

The first project is a Z Fold card that uses pieces of embossed DSP and vellum. The card base is easy to do. Cut the cardstock down the middle the long way and fold in half. Then fold back the card front to the right edge meets the fold. Use your bone folder to crease it really well. Now you have a Z Fold card base! 

Using various die cuts from the Fern & Flora dies I accented a label from the New Classic Labels Ephemera Pack. These labels will be a go to item ad there are many shapes and sizes and all have a pretty gold-like outline. 

Bringing in more of the gold I added a Mossy Meadow & Gold ribbon and some Gold Drusy Gems. the label is popped up for dimension and ease of tucking accent pieces under it.

When open you can see the multiple panels of the card...all just asking to be decorated! I added a DSP panel without embossing to the 2nd space and a white panel to the 3rd space for writing on. The far left panel id the embossed DSP you also see when closed.

Here is a very different look using the same embossed pieces. this time the card base is white. The embossed vellum is on the left and the cardstock on the right. This time I used the other side of the embossed cardstock. This means the side with the design going "in" is showing. This is call the de-bossed side. 

I die cut elements from metallic paper this time to give it a fancier look. The tag has the same ribbon as before but it's looped through the hole and tacked down with a glue dot to keep it in place. The tag is popped up here, too. A few metallic gems ties it all together.

Here is a close-up showing the de-bossed side of the green cardstock. Using this side can be fun, too! 

I hope you enjoyed these ideas! I have another embossed piece of vellum to use yet. Come back tomorrow to see what I do with it!

Michelle Loncar

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Lily of the Valley Card

I just my Lily of the Valley Bundle and couldn't wait to play with it! The flowers are so pretty and have coordinating die cuts making it easy to create lovely florals. There are great messages, too!

In the same order I got the 5 New In Color Shimmer Brushes, too. Who couldn't help but combine the two for a project? Not me! Also, the May Product of the Month: Berry Botanicals Vellum as in the order so why not include that, too! Let's take a look. 

By the way, we now offer a New and Exclusive product each month we call the Product of the Month. This month it's the pack of 12 sheets of Vellum! Other months have bern a full sized die, stamp set, DSP pack. It's always a surprise! It's only $5 with a qualifying purchase of $75. This is a great deal!

The floral Vellum sheets are beautiful but wanted to show off those New In Colors and Lily of the Valley flowers. The perfect way to go was with the green polka dots pattern. 

The colors I wanted to use were the Peaceful Pine, Hydrangea Hue and Barely Blush. I stamped the images in our New Hybrid Black Ink and let it dry a few minutes before coloring, The flowers were colored with theNew Shimmer Brushes and layered on a die cut images from the bundle. Simple, right? The sentiment was stamped and fussy cut then mounted on Mini Stampin' Dimensionals to pop it up. A few of the New In color Dots and the front was done!

Here is a close up showing the pretty shimmer on the flowers. It really does add such a nice look!

The inside of the card is just as simple as the front. A sweet message and another flower. I had a strip of the vellum I added to ground the flower. 

Have you colored with Shimmer Brushes? Wink of Stella is a nice way to add shimmer to something colored with markers. How about trying to use the shimmer brush as your main color option? I think it gives a great look to a project!

Michelle Loncar

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Floral Spray embossing ~ Color Dare #704

Are you ready for a new combo of colors to get your creativity going? Our Color Dare Team has just the combo for you! You must use at least 2 of the 3 colors shown in our graphic seen below. There are Free colors we offer to use with your challenge colors, but don't add any extra colors beyond that. See the graphic for the details.

Create any paper craft you liker. when you're ready to join our challenge use the direct link below the graphic. Most of all, have fun!

I was having a rough day when I needed to create for this challenge. When having those kind of days I seem to do best by keeping it simple. Now, simple doesn't mean plain or not pretty. Simple can be as wonderful and beautiful as any fancy and detailed design. Here is what I came up with for this color challenge.

Using an embossing folder (EF) is always a great way to start when going simple. The folder does the "heavy lifting" for you by creating a design that you can then use as is or add other techniques to enhance the design. The EF I used is our New Floral Spray EF and it's gorgeous! Since it's a 3D folder it has so much detail. After embossing I used my White Pigment Ink Pad to swipe across the raised side of the design. It gives an incredible look to the design, don't you think? You can also do this with a colored ink pad for another great look!

Once the embossed layer was done I decided to create a frame. This frame is from the New Phrases & Frames Dies. This is the largest frame from the set. It also includes some medium and small frames that are wonderful, too. 

The really great thing about this die set is the detail in the frames. The way to make the most of that is to first die cut the frame. Next use our New Impressions Plate to emboss. You now have the die cut with the details! It's easy to do! There is a nice instruction sheet that comes with the Impressions Plate (which is really a rubber type mat) making this 2 step technique easy to do.

Once I did those two things I put all the parts together along with a sentiment and some gems. Simple and pretty all at once!

The inside of the card is also simple. I used a couple of the trimmings from the EF piece to decorate along the edges. I also stamped and punched a butterfly from our NEW All Aflutter bundle to accent the sentiment. What a pretty way to bring all 3 of the colors together!

Direct link to Color Dare #704

Now it's your turn to create and share using our color challenge. We love seeing how our colors inspire you! Have fun!

Michelle Loncar

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Serene Scenes Card Kit

This kit really speaks to me! The scenes are so pretty and.... well... serene! The painted landscapes are well done and I love how they carried the scene onto the frame! Watch the video and learn more about this beautiful kit.

Click here to get your Serene Scenes Kit now.

Michelle Loncar

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What's Up Wednesday ~ Berry Botanical Vellum

Have you seen the May Product of the Month yet?  It's a real WOW! Three sheets each of four beautiful patterns. Rich colors! It's really gorgeous! Let's take a look!

These are the patterns in the pack. I love every one of them! There is so much you can do with each one! How about some ideas? Ok, here we go!

Create a box or cover a ready made box. Make a belly band and secure it with a ribbon and tag. 

Glue the vellum to white CS then die cut letters. Glue to a card base and embellish. You can even snip out sections around some of the letters for a unique look!

Die cut flowers and layer them to create a nice full flower. Add some leaves and embellish. Random stamp a card base to bring it all together!

How about a scrapbook page? Keep the base page simple with a tone on tone look then adding fussy cut flowers from the vellum around your photo. Lovely!

Here's a fun card to celebrate any occasion! Die cut some balloons. Layer the vellum on different colors of CS to create a fun background. Embellish!

Create a bouquet by fussy cutting flowers and leaves. Arrange them on the card base and embellish. 

Those are just a few ideas for this amazing product! I bet you can come up with a lot more on your own! Want a pack of your own to create with? The Product of the Month is only $5 with a qualifying purchase of $75. Stock up on supplies and get your pack now. It's while supplies last or May 31st.....whichever happens first! 

Michelle Loncar

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Products used for the above card ideas:

Pretty Party Kit

What's not to love with this Pretty Party Kit! There are so many beautiful details like gold foil! That alone kicks it up a notch! Watch the video and you'll see!

Click here to get your Pretty Party Kit.

Michelle Loncar

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