Some time ago I was pretending to be Jennifer McGuire and tried to use a new SSS 3d embossing folder and add color to it with a brayer as she demonstrated in one of her videos. The technique didn't work too well for me, but half the panel was worth saving so I ended up up cutting it in two, and using half of it to make this card. The top border was done with a MFT notched border die and the bottom border was done with a Martha Stewart doily punch. I used white scraps of cardstock and sponged them with a lighter shade of distress ink before cutting. I think I used Mermaid Lagoon for the embossed flower panel. The sentiment is an Elizabeth Craft die and I sponged some darker distress ink on white panels before cutting. The butterfly was done with a Punch-a-Bunch and colored with Copics. I added white dots to the wings with a gel pen and covered it all with Wink of Stella for a little sparkle.
I'll share this with the Allsorts Challenge week #743 which has a theme of Butterflies or A/G
Also sharing with Can You Handle the Pressure Challenge - A/G using an embossing folder with an optional twist of using Poppies
Wishing you a great Sunday and an even better week ahead. Thanks for stopping by.
Carol
What a gorgeous card Carol!!! I don't even try to be JM as I know there is no way I'm talented enough! LOL I think you did a great job with your 3D folder, this color is just beautiful and you got such a good inked background to this embossing folder! I so love these colors, the little pop of red color with the butterfly is beautiful with the blues. Of course I love the doily punch you used, MS are my favorite punches, I just need to use them more. LOL Gorgeous card, keep channeling JM, I think you did amazing! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Carol, I lovely the embossed panel. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Carol! Love the inked embossing and your 2 different borders! The butterfly adds a pop of color and your diecut sentiment finishes this nicely! Beautiful card!! Wishing you a great week ahead, too! Hugs~
ReplyDeleteHaha, that was funny, Carol! When I pretend to be JM and add ink to my embossing folders, I have trouble, too. I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one! Good job saving part of the panel because it ended up making a beautiful card with the addition of the little butterfly and border! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteGorgeous embossing, Carol! You made me chuckle - we all have days when we pretend to be Jennifer ;-) She is an inspiration for sure. Thank you so much for joining us at Allsorts and using the Butterfly option.
ReplyDeleteSuch details on that embossing folder Carol, how they have come on in recent years and that little Butterfly makes it perfect for our theme at Allsorts challenge this week, thank you.
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Great that you managed to salvage half of your embossed panel and I like the way you've added interest with the two sections created with border punches. We don't see those used much nowadays but they still have a place.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Carol and I love the deep embossing folder
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Wow!!! You are Carol L and this is surely enough to make amazing cards!!! :D
ReplyDeleteIn Jennifer's hands all seems so easy, isn't it? LOL But you made a great job with the brayer and that vibrant blue DI on the fabulous EF!! Love so much the white effect on blue, it seems the gesso of an ancient rosette! That cute sparkling butterfly is an adorable splash of sweet colour and the borders just perfect to add interest! It's a very eye catching card with a beautiful design, well done!!!
Hugs and love my friend, here it's finally RAINING! Yeah!!!! :)
The part you saved is beautiful, I don't seem to have the success that Jennifer has either! Love the colors you used, turned out to be a lovely card! Thanks for sharing with us at Can You Handle the Pressure.
ReplyDeleteWow! this looks so pretty Carol! I love the texture and the blue background behind them really makes them stand out more! The added butterfly is a great accent with it along with the scalloped border! I love it! TFS
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm going to have to start calling you Jennifer - this is slap dab GORGEOUS! Wow! Love the embossing folder and the colors, design, everything. Beautiful, beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLynn
Gorgeous card, love the embossing. Have a great week, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to save half of your embossing. It looks absolutely stunning and a truly amazing card! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge!
ReplyDeleteWowza! Your inked embossing is gorgeous! What a beautiful EF to begin with and the colors---swoon-worthy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteA stunning result, such gorgeous embossing.
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You did a good job of being Jennifer with this card. That was a great save by using part of the panel. The scalloped trim is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh Carol, this is just BEAUTIFUL! Love that 3D embossed panel and how you showcased it ... PERFECT! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Can You Handle the Pressure challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Lovely card Carol. Way to go on the brilliant save of your “inner JM” piece! X
ReplyDeleteHi Carol,
ReplyDeleteI love the embossed panel. So beautiful! Perfect idea with the butterfly on it.
Awesome card!
Crafty hugs
LOL, yeah I tried this too without good results but I love how you used part of the embossing, I will remember that for my next Jennifer attempt.
ReplyDeleteIt worked out great and reminds me of old plaster decoration in stately homes. It looks elegant and beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful emboss folder and gorgeous CAS card too.
ReplyDeleteThis is Beautiful!
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