I have been trying to use items I've had in my stash for ages, and with this card I've used an embossing folder by Darice along with a Kitchen Sink Stamps horseshoe stamp that I don't think has ever seen ink although I've had it for years. I stamped the image with 3 different green inks on white, then cut it along with a mirror green panel with MFT stitched circles. I added 8 tiny gold brads to indicate the nails in a horseshoe, then added a gold mirror shamrock to the top for a little extra luck. The sentiment panel was done with a TE stamped sentiment along with 2 layered panels using old and retired SU! punches, adding green brads to the ends. The diagonal panel was done with a Lawn Fawn plaid strip of paper and a MFT diagonal stitched die. We used to have horses years ago which is why I bought the stamp set and embossing folder in the first place, but I have no explanation for why they've been sitting unused for so long.
I'm sharing this card with the Double D Challenge -
Green/Clover/Shamrocks/Luck
also sharing with Can You Handle the Pressure? Challenge -
A/G using an embossing folder with an optional twist of "birds"
And also sharing with NBUS Challenge #60 - use never before used schtuff
(Horseshoe stamp)
Thanks so much for the visit and as always I wish you all a wonderful day.
Carol
It's great that you are using items you've had in your stash for a long time. Oddly enough I've been trying to do the same thing - great minds think alike I guess. This card should certainly bring luck to whoever receives it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card. That embossing folder is just perfect for a St. Patrick's Day card. I love the horseshoe. I will see if it's still available since our Colts football team uses that logo. I also like the Easter eggs in your previous post.
ReplyDeleteOh my this is absolutely gorgeous carol I love the embossed background what a perfect match for the Horseshoe the design and colours are divine I love it
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lolo x
What a super deep embossing folder and so perfectly to do with the stamp set. Nice to know your another horsey girl.
ReplyDeleteB x
Fabulous card, good luck in using up your stash, I am trying to do the same thing, I'd rather use it up then clear it out, lol!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the colours. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Carol! It's looks like I am not alone. My last card I used a die that had been in craft room since...???? Who knows how long. It's always a good feeling to do that! (at least it is for me!)
ReplyDeleteGreat card Carol, I love the embossed background. The little gold brads in the horseshoe are a perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
What a fun card! You should have entered this last week at the Paper Players, LOL! I just love that embossing folder...perfect for your "theme"!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is super fun, Carol! Just love that embossed card base and the design of this! Your horseshoe stamp is pretty cool and I love the added shamrock! Great card, as always! TFS and I hope you enjoyed the sunshine today! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of luck on your card. I have never seen an embossingfolder with horseshoes and I like it.
ReplyDeleteLia DT CYHTP
Perfect good luck card with all the horseshoes,love the embossed background and the horseshoe stamp.Thank you for your comments,I went back to check and I saw the lamb too and I actually found a couple of faces too!
ReplyDeleteCarol x
This is a perfect St. Patty's style card and I can see it being used with a horse theme as well! Good for you on using up your products! I feel I'm swimming in so much and it feels good to just use something, right?! Love the greens with the mirror cardstock and your brad accents! Well done Carol!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry I haven't seen this post, Carol! It happens that in my reading list of bloggers your posts often appear at the bottom, after I have already read and commented on all the others in their order of arrival.
ReplyDeleteI don’t know why this happens. I thought it depended for the time zone but it doesn’t, because yours are the only ones that appear further back!
Anyway I know it now, and I always check it...
About your card: Love it!!! And I'm SURE that everyone would love receive it!!! :D Who doesn't want good luck? LOL :D Seriously, the EF you used is amazing and just the perfect pair with the horseshoe stamp!! The 3 different tones and the gold half pearls make the stamp pop, as well the shamrock! It's a great design, and love the diagonal panel!!
Sending hugs and good luck to you, dear friend!
Oh this is so FUN and LUCKY! ;) Love the textured background and that awesome lucky horseshoe! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Double D, Green-Clover-Shamrock-Luck Challenge. Donna, DT Member.
ReplyDeleteFab St. Pat's Day card! Wonderful embossed background to match the horseshoe! And, great design for your beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful, what a fabulous EB folder and you certainly have put it to good use!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at Can You Handle The Pressure and Double D!
Diane CYHTP, DD Co-Owner
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What a wonderful way to give new life to forgotten treasures from your stash! The combination of the Darice embossing folder and Kitchen Sink Stamps horseshoe stamp adds a charming touch to your card. The attention to detail with the tiny gold brads and the gold mirror shamrock truly makes it a standout piece.
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