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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Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Dry Embossed Pine Branch

I've got a Christmas card today for a couple of challenges.  Just Us Girls wants to see "Embossing Folders" and the ABC Christmas Challenge has "E for Embossing".


I really like Jennifer McGuire's technique with embossing folders.  See this video for details.

I embossed bright green foil cs with the TH pine branch embossing folder, then sanded the raised part, exposing the white cs underneath the green foil layer.

I stamped and heat embossed my sentiment on vellum and wrapped the strip around the foil panel, then mounted on a white card base. I added a little silver bow to the top of the branch.

Just Us Girls

ABC Christmas Challenge  "E for Embossing"







Supplies:
Stamps - SU sentiment
Ink - Versafine Clair Nocturne
Paper - white cs, vellum, green foil cs
Size - A2
Accessories - TH embossing folder, clear embossing powder, silver ribbon

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12 comments:

  1. Christine Alexander15 March 2022 at 20:39

    the branch looks amazing after sanding. love the card ♥

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  2. Mac Mable16 March 2022 at 03:21

    I love the vibrancy of the green foil and the technique looks fabulous Susan x.

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  3. Brenda in IN16 March 2022 at 07:20

    The shine is beautiful and the pine branch almost looks silver after you sanded it. What a lovely card.

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  4. ElizStewart16 March 2022 at 08:11

    Susan... I love this card! Thank you so much for sharing the technique... and for joining Just Us Girls this week!

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  5. Lisa :)16 March 2022 at 11:05

    The embossing makes such a standout piece!!!

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  6. Bonnie16 March 2022 at 17:01

    You got fabulous results with this technique, Susan! I love how it makes the pine branch look covered in snow!

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  7. Lisa Elton16 March 2022 at 18:04

    I like the shimmery green and the frosty pine sprigs! This is a wonderful card, Susan and I'm so happy to see it in the Just Us Girls gallery!

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  8. Loll16 March 2022 at 23:57

    STUNNING card Susan. LOVE the green foil with sanded design. Perfect technique for this image. xx

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  9. Wendy19 March 2022 at 07:32

    What an amazing effect! I haven’t tried foil yet, but this card is getting me to want to try it. Thank you for sharing it and playing along with ABC Christmas Challenge ~ Wendy

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  10. Inkyfingers19 March 2022 at 08:07

    What a great technique and I love the shine on this stylish design! Gorgeous!
    Thanks for sharing with us at ABC Christmas Challenges and I hope you will join us again.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  11. Papercraft Boutique19 March 2022 at 16:56

    Amazing pine branch, Susan! I love this card. You got wonderful results with the technique, especially the sanded raised part. It looks like snow is covering the branch.
    Hideko xx

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  12. Zw@@n28 March 2022 at 06:43

    Gorgeous card, Susan. I like the pine branch and the bright green colour. Thank you for joining us at ABC Christmas Challenge. xx Wilma

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