Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #256. Thank you to everyone who posted in the challenge gallery for my Summer Fun challenge #255! Our host for #256, Billie A., chose Wet or Dry Embossing for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
I wound up going down the rabbit hole watching videos about all kinds of things and stumbled across using a “black ice” technique with the SU! Sunflowers 3D embossing folder. Gorgeous!! Of course, I can’t find the original video I watched.
Here’s my “black ice” card using ink on the debossed (reverse) side:
In comparison, here’s the same technique using the embossed/raised side:
I’ve seen video tutorials using this embossing folder and quickly decided all of the Thanksgiving cards I need (around 25 or so) will be done with this embossing folder. This embossing folder is 8-1/2 by 6 inches, so you can get different parts of the pattern for your cards. I’ve used two different portions of the folder for each of my cards.
Easy-Peasy Black Ice card:
- The card base measures 4-1/4 by 11 inches, scored at 5-1/2 inches
- AFTER running your white cardstock through the Cut & Emboss machine, trim the cardstock to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
- HINT: If you trim your white cardstock first, you won’t have the same size paper after embossing since this folder is a deep 3D pattern
- Stamp the front sentiment on scrap white cardstock and crop using the Textured Notes dies and add dimensionals under the panel
- Trim a piece of white cardstock for the inside to 4 by 5-1/4 inches
- Wrap a length of ribbon around the white embossed cardstock and tie in a square knot
- Emboss the envelope flap using the sunflower embossing folder
- HINT: I did the two flaps at the same time because I was concerned that the deep emboss of the sunflowers would tear just one of the envelopes
- You can see the results of the embossed envelope flap below:
- To layer the black ink on the embossed or de-bossed side, use an ink pad and swipe it lightly along the the sunflowers
- To add more color, lightly swipe until you get the look you want
- I used just a corner of the ink pad to get color on the leaves
- I punched 2 1-inch circles from Basic Gray 6 x 6 inch DSP for the envelope seals and ran them through the XYRON create-a-sticker
- I haven’t stamped a sentiment on the inside of either card yet and will do so when I know the purpose of the cards
With that, I’ve finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Have a Peachy Day!
Sue
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July’s New Kits!
Birthday Fancy Kit:
Product detail
Serve up a slice of celebration with the Birthday Fancy Kit! With layered cakes, teacups, florals, and doily details in soft pastels, these 12 cards (4 each of 3 designs) are like a birthday party in an envelope. Whether you’re crafting for birthdays or other sweet occasions, each design makes it easy to create something charming and full of cheer.
DETAILS
– Makes 12 cards: 4 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– Colors: Darling Duckling, Fresh Freesia, gold, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Strawberry Slush
– Also available in French
Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Birthday Fancy Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 12 printed envelopes
– Gold foil accents
– Adhesive
Here’s the Stampin’ Up! video for the Birthday Fancy Kit:
Sweet & Spooky Kit:
Make Halloween gifting extra special with the Sweet & Spooky Kit! This kit makes 15 treat boxes (5 each of 3 playful designs) featuring cute ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and more in a fun palette of black, pink, orange, and iridescent. With matching tags and ribbon included, these sweet boxes are perfect for party favors, classroom treats, or spooky surprises.
DETAILS
– Makes 15 treat boxes: 5 each of 3 designs
– Colors: Basic Black, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, iridescent, Pumpkin Pie
Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– Printed and iridescent-foil precut pieces
– Paper clips
– Pressed wood picks
– Baker’s twine
– Adhesive-backed holographic stars
– Adhesive
Here’s the Sweet & Spooky video from Stampin’ Up!:
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