Ornate Layers Combine with Embossing Folders

Looking for something pretty? Then I have just the set of dies for you.

 Ornate Layers is a set of 8 dies giving you plenty of flexibility when making frames, borders or motifs.

 

  Images copyright Stampin' Up!® 1990 -2022

I have used the dies with 2 different embossing folders plus some Designer Series Papers to create simple and quick cards that could be used for a variety of occasions. 

   Images copyright Stampin' Up!® 1990 -2022

The first card combines the dies with the Brick & Mortar 3D embossing folder. I like the contrast of the brick pattern against the pretty detail of the Ornate layers frame. The Designer Series paper is cut to size and adhered onto the front of the die cut. I also stamped a greeting and cut it out with one of the Stitched Rectangle dies before raising it on dimensionals . Some pre-cut gold leaves and natural linen thread complete the card.

   Images copyright Stampin' Up!® 1990 -2022

The Subtle Embossing Folder has been one of my favourites as it gives the paper a texture like material. I has retired but a similar effect can be obtained with the new Tasteful Textile 3D folder in the 2021 - 22 Annual Catalogue.

If you love to make quick cards that are suitable for lots of different occasions then this is a versatile solution. You could even make up lots of cards and add the greeting later.

Below you will find a list of the products I used in this project. If you live in Australia, you are welcome to shop with me via my on-line store. Simply select the image of the product you want and you will see the store.

 

Product List

Ornate Layers Dies

[152726]

$64.00

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder

[151775]

$17.50

Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder

[149643]

$17.50

Very Vanilla A4 Thick Cardstock

[144238]

$14.25

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

[106550]

$17.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$61.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$209.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$44.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$6.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$8.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$10.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill

[133456]

$9.00

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Free As A Bird

What can I say? 

It was love at first sight of this new stamp set from the Stampin' Up! 2019-2020 catalogue. 

My favourite technique is water colouring stamped images and the images in the Free As A Bird Bundle are perfect.

I could see in my head an image of these lovely birds on fabric, so instantly remembered the fabulous Subtle Embossing Folder.

The first effort was on water colour paper, and although I love to work with this type of paper it did not give me the effect of fabric that I was looking for.

The Subtle Embossing folder was a little too subtle when combined with the texture of the w/c paper. It was so easy to colour this image using an Aqua Painter and classic ink from the lids of the Stampin' Up! ink pad. 

I wanted something earthy as my finished product, so decided to try stamping on Crumb Cake card stock. Painting on this is a little more difficult but I'm happy with the effects achieved using Rococco Rose, Old Olive, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso inks. 

And look at that texture! To assist the paper a little, I spritzed alcohol on the back of the image prior to running it through the Big Shot with the Subtle Embossing folder. It gave me exactly the effect I was looking for. 

 To finish the card I used the Stitched Rectangle Framelits to cut out the image, a mat and the greeting. I also embossed some Very Vanilla card, crinkled the edges and added some Burlap ribbon and lace. It is all matted onto a Very Vanilla card base. 

The new catalogue is really wonderful with so many products to suit all levels of crafter. Let me know if you live in Australia, and would like a copy.

Until Next Time

Happy Crafting