Fern & Flora Card

Hello and welcome to my blog! Today I'm sharing a card using the Moonlit Flora Suite. the colors in this DSP are so deep and rich. Just looking at it you can imagine walking through a forest.

I paired this suite with a sketch I came across online. It's a simple sketch which worked perfectly with this DSP sine there is so much detail in it. 

Let's take a look at what I created.

After cutting the front panels and laying them on the Golden Glow card base I decided it didn't stand out enough. Inking the edges in back made them pop just enough without being too much. I got busy die cutting the various pieces I wanted to use. By the way, I always cut a few extra. I use them inside the card or have a few on hand in case I need more on the front than I thought. Save some time and cut extra!

I added some ribbon to border the bottom of the sentiment and some gems (not in the suite) to finish the design. Do you have our Take Your Pick Tool? It has different tips to change in and out for a variety of purposes. My favorite uses are with the pick end for removing the backing on Dimensionals. It also works great for picking up and placing gems. The spatula tip or putty tips also work great on placing gems! This is one versatile tool always within reach on my desktop.

I used a leftover piece of the DSP for the inside along with some white CS. As you can see, I kept is consistent with the front and inked the edges as well as putting some space between the pieces. My extra die cuts worked great inside the card.

Here's the sketch I used. I love that it has the measurements on it ad that makes it extra easy to use the sketch!

I had fun making this card and hope. you enjoyed seeing it. Take a look at the Moonlit Flora Suite (items are available individually, too) and see what you think. I think it's gorgeous!

Happy crafting!

Michelle Loncar

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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

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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