A blog devoted to the cards I make in my tiny upstairs space. When my sister stays there, she calls it an "artist's garret". I'm not an artist, but am an enthusiastic cardmaker - hence the title "Cardmaker's Garret".
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Sunday 14 March 2021

Embossing Folder for a Friend

Just Us Girls want us to use an embossing folder on our cards this week.  I haven't done anything innovative or fancy with mine, just used it as a major design element and a frame for the sentiment.


I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment first so that I could make sure I got the embossing folder nicely centred over it before running it through my Cuttlebug.   Then I trimmed the panel, popped it up on fun foam, and embellished the embossed flowers with royal blue gemstones that matched the ink really well.


Just Us Girls challenge




Supplies:
Stamps - Kay Foley sentiment
Ink - Distress Oxide Blueprint Sketc
Paper - white cs
Size - 6x4.25"
Accessories - Crafts Too embossing folder, clear embossing powder, royal blue gemstones

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11 comments:

  1. Trina P.14 March 2021 at 14:38

    The simplicity is elegant and a great way to convey the message. Love it!

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  2. Christine Alexander14 March 2021 at 20:13

    great sentiment and just the perfect way to frame it. Love the card :)

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  3. Nstiz14 March 2021 at 20:49

    Susan, this is gorgeous. I’m not one to use embossing folders but this one makes me want to try. Fabulous sentiment too. Now I’ll be on a hunt for that folder. The gemstones are a perfect embellishment.

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  4. Darnell15 March 2021 at 08:02

    That's a beautiful e/f, Susan! It's the perfect choice for the wonderful loving sediment! Someone will treasure this always! Keep safe! Hugs, Darnell

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  5. Brenda in IN15 March 2021 at 09:20

    What a lovely sentiment and the blue is gorgeous. The embossing folder is awesome. I've not seen one like that before.

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  6. Macimbalo15 March 2021 at 12:38

    This is very gorgeous, love the texture you gave your beautiful card - such a perfect use of this embossing folder. Thanks for sharing at JUGS this week!

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  7. Loll15 March 2021 at 15:52

    Gorgeous card Susan! I LOVE your embossing folder that gives a very beautiful and intricate frame for your amazing sentiment. Adding just the small pops of blue for the flower centers really makes the embossed design the star. Great work! xx

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  8. Bonnie15 March 2021 at 16:21

    What a wonderful sentiment, Susan! And that embossing folder makes such a beautiful frame, especially with the little blue gems!

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  9. Karen Dunbrook18 March 2021 at 04:51

    beautiful.
    xx Karen

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  10. Bobby18 March 2021 at 12:51

    What an elegant embossing folder, Susan, and a beautiful way to frame that wonderful sentiment. Thanks for sharing your card with us at Just Us Girls.

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  11. Papercraft Boutique20 March 2021 at 10:56

    An elegant card, Susan! The royal blue gemstones match the heat-embossed sentiment (shine and color). The beautiful flowers frame the wonderful sentiment perfectly!
    Hideko xx

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