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

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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Friendly Foliage Card ~ Color Dare #681

 Hello and welcome! Every Friday our Design Team at Color Dare gives you a new combination of colors to create any paper craft you like. There are a few rules you need to be aware though. You can't add extra colors other than what is listed in the graphic. When there is a "color of choice" this color must not be one of the Free colors offered. Your colors should be a very close match to those shown in the graphic.

This color challenge does have a "color of choice" to go with the two colors shown in the graphic. That gives me 3 colors to use + any of the Free colors. I didn't use any Free colors this time and just created with my 3 colors. I used Pretty Peacock, Cloud Cover and my color of choice is Soft Sea Foam. 

The image is from a new stamp bundle called Friendly Foliage. I love the set as it can be used for a variety of occasions both masculine or feminine. Having that kind of versatility makes it even more economical and that's always a good thing!

With all the background I decided to add texture with the Forever Plaid Embossing Folder. This is one of my favorites! Using the darker CS it created a subtle look that doesn't compete with the image.

I stamped the foliage in Pretty Peacock on Cloud Cover CS. The image was die cut twice. First with the die that cute out the basic outside shape. Next I used the die that cut around the inside of the shape between the stems. 

In my color of choice, Soft Sea Foam, I die cut a background piece of CS for the layer behind the plaid. I also used this color for the sentiment layer and inside the card. I few gems and I called it done!

Direct link to Color Dare #681

Take a look at the NEW Friendly Foliage Bundle. I brat you'll like it as much as I do!

Why not give our color challenge a try? It's a lot of fun when we get you started with the colors. We love seeing what you create dressed in our colors!

Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle Locnar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

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Embossing Folder Card ~ Color Dare #604

Welcome to our first challenge of June! Time is flying by but the crafting fun continues! For this challenge I did the embossing folder black out technique....again! I just LOVE this technique AND I have the new 3D embossing folder from Stampin' Up so I had to give it a try.

You must use at least 3 of the colors shown in the graphic. There are some free colors that you can also use if you like. Be sure to check the graphic for the fine print rules. 

Make any paper craft you like. Make sure your colors are a very close match. Kind of close doesn't count. When you're ready to join our challenge click here.

This card was inspired by fellow demonstrator, Lisa Stenz.

For this technique I used Blending Brushes to create a background with Rosy, Jade and Limeade ink. Then it was time to emboss. The key here is to put the color side down when you emboss. This will create the indented side on the colored side. 

Once embossed I took my well inked black stamp pad and rubbed it all over the cardstock. The high parts take on the black ink with the indented parts stay in color. There might be some indented parts that pick up a bit of black but that's ok. 

Now it's time to finish the card with a sentiment. No other embellishment is needed. Just let those beautiful colors shine!

Direct link to Color Dare #604

Stampin' Up Products used:

• Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder
• Stamp Sets (for sentiments): Simply Said, Wildflower Designs
• Stampin' Dimensionals (to pop up the sentiment)

I hope you enjoyed seeing my cards. Give this technique a try! You'll have so much fun and create so many beautiful color combinations!

Happy Crafting,

Michelle

Stampin' Up 

Independent Demonstrator

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