Hello everyone! I'm happy to share my first fall card of the (almost) season. We still have a few days of summer left so I'm not letting it go yet, but I do love fall cards.
I've had this Spellbinders Mushrooms From Me To You 3D emboss & cut folder for approximately a year. I bought the Scallop Labels and Tag dies at the same time and have used them quite a lot, but this is the first time for the mushrooms. I don't have a good excuse for why I waited so long. It's so cool how it works! The dies go right into the folder with the paper so it literally cuts and embosses at the same time. I guess I was under a rock again because I did not expect that.
So this is my result after simultaneously cutting and embossing, then "painting" with Tombow markers and blender, and embossing again just for good measure. After all that I decided to smoosh it all over with Versamark ink and emboss with ultra-thick embossing enamel. Loved it. Slipped it into the folder and embossed again.
I embossed the entire folded grocer's kraft card base with my Tim Holtz Lumber 3D embossing folder. Lined the inside with vanilla cardstock and will save the sentiment for later.
With all this embossing going on I naturally want to share in the Can You Handle the Pressure Challenge. It's plain to see I did not go with the optional "Balloons" twist.
I'm also sharing in the following challenges:
NBUS Challenge #78 -- Never before used schtuff -- Mushrooms From Me To You 3D emboss & cut folder
Thanks so much for visiting. It's been busy as ever here, especially now that Ridley has joined the family. Two Golden Retrievers are definitely better than one! Have a happy day!
Stamps: None Paper: Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor, Stampin' Up Old Olive, grocers kraft, Cougar Vanilla Ink: Versamark for wet embossing Coloring: Tombow markers and blender Other: Spellbinders Mushrooms From Me To You 3D emboss and cut folder, Tim Holtz Sizzix Lumber 3D embossing folder, Spellbinders Scallop Labels and Tag dies, Ranger Ultra-Thick Embossing Enamel
So mush to love about this Fall card Leslie!! Those mushrooms and greenery are awesome and made even more so with both the dry and heat embossing! Love the close up that shows all the glossy shine from the heat embossing!! Your background card base is awesome too...looks just like real wood! Lovely, lovely Fall card my friend! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteWow, I have not seen this before, how creative and fun and all the embossing surely brought it to life. I truly love everything about this card! Thanks too for joining our Four Seasons and Can You Handle The Pressure challenges!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Leslie..... this is amazing! I love the detail the extra thick embossing powder added. You got a lot of practice on different types of embossing with this lovely fall card. I just love it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Leslie. I love mushrooms... Have a great day
ReplyDeleteWOW fabulous card Leslie, love the mushrooms and glossy effect with the embossing enamel.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
What a cool folder! I love what you did with it. I love the glossy shine, too!
ReplyDeleteThe embossing and shine on this is just incredible, Leslie! It looks like a painted decor item made of tin! Outstanding!
ReplyDelete'Tis season alright! I could actually smell the mushrooms on our walk last evening! Hey - maybe I could be a truffle hunter?? lol
ReplyDeleteThat shiny embossed image is a stunner, Leslie! How fun to learn that it's emboss-able! Lovely layers and fabulous woodgrain all stack up for one spectacular card!
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What is it about mushrooms in the fall that make them so sticking cute? A fabulous embossing folder that gives texture too. I too love the shine on it all.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your fall garden card Leslie. I didn't realize that the dies can go inside the embossing folder. That is so clever ... thanks for letting us all know! LOVE this awesome card ... the embossed garden with mushrooms is so fun and I love the colours you've used. Adding the wooden embossed background is perfect. And I love the UTEE ... funny, I had been thinking about that stuff lately ... need to pull it out! :) xx
ReplyDeleteI've never tried to use the dies with the embossing folders. I always die cut then emboss. I'll have to try it all at once. This is awesome with all the texture, your beautiful coloring and that ultra think glaze! A beautiful way to welcome Fall, my friend!
ReplyDeleteSay what now? Make room for me under that rock, Leslie, as I'm intrigued and amazed! This is a charming toadstool scene and wow did you ever give it life with your painting and glossifying and embossing! I'm sure it's even more stunning in person! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteWow amazing card, I love the effect of the Ultra thick Embossing Enamel. I must hunt mine out :)
ReplyDeleteOH WOW ... this is just AWESOME my friend! LOVE all the UT embossing and 3D embossing ... what a gorgeous outcome! You are so creative and have once again inspired me! I haven't used my UT embossing powder in years but love your outcome so first chance I get I'm going go give this entire technique a try. You card has so much life ... love it!
ReplyDeleteOoops! Forgot to thank you for also sharing this beauty with us over on our Can You Handle the Pressure challenge! Awesome inspiration to all!!
ReplyDeletei love this and how clever to dry emboss and heat emboss. I bet it looks so much better in real life and considering how good it looks in the photos that is some feat. I am going to have to give that a try, but I have no idea when! xx
ReplyDeleteGreat folder, love your coloring of them, and the ink embossing on it to give it that great shine was a great idea, love the effect!.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you are enjoying the dogs :)
Absolutely beautiful! What an amazing embossing folder! Thanks so much for sharing at the Four Seasons challenge!
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Ellibelle's Corner
I agree with Lisa, this has the look of a shiny tin collectible. Lovely details, and the glaze is the perfect addition over your beautiful coloring. An amazing card, dear friend!
ReplyDeleteYes, autumn is on it's way now and your card is perfect for the season.
ReplyDeleteLia DT CYHTP
What a great embossing folder especially with the extra thick embossing powder. Your card turned out so pretty with pink mushrooms!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't that embossing enamel change EVERYTHING?! Wow! Loving the layer shapes, and the shiny contrast to the woodsy background, Leslie. I imagine that looks just like your neighborhood! So glad you used both tools together like this. What an amazing die-and-EF combo. At first, I thought you had used the "out of the box" technique. Leslie, I love everything about this creation - quite dramatic yet happy and amazing (kinda like you). hugs, de
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought about reimbossing. Its a stunning card Leslie. Love it.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to be so late to the party! I think I've had my head in a cave for a week. Actually been outside working at a very slow pace! I love this with all the gorgeous embossing! The shine you achieved is amaging and the colors just speak to me. Well done you!
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