Fuchsia

Hi there!  Today I'm sharing a card I made specifically for the Can You Handle the Pressure challenge which is always about using embossing folders.  This time their optional twist is to use your embossing folder(s) with a die cut.  Since I love both I was inspired to play along.

My prominently featured die is the Memory Box Lavish Fuchsia Stem I couldn't wait to get my hands on in 2024.  Today I pulled it out of the basket for its first time use.  I know!  I should pull out all my NBUS dies and make them up even if I don't have a card idea.  I'll make that a mission... reaching for the basket right now.

I colored the die cuts with SU inks and brushes, and added just a smidgen of Stickles Stardust glitter.  The TH 3D Fallen Leaves embossing folder matches the fuchsia leaves somewhat, and Spellbinders 3D Patchwork made a nice border across the top.  I love how the different patterns of the Patchwork folder can be cut into stand alone parts, each so pretty.

Inside is a Rubbernecker sentiment:

I colored the fuchsias the same as shown on the die packaging, but to tell you the truth I'm not a fan of the purple and pink combo.  More fuchsias of a different color are in the works.  Maybe if I'd left the card base white... I honestly think that would have made a world of difference.  I'm trying to use up those 10 trays of 12x12 textured cardstock in my paper cupboard, sigh.  Another mission.

Can You Handle The Pressure -- Anything goes with a twist of die cuts.
NBUS Challenge #83 -- My never before used schtuff is the Memory Box Lavish Fuchsia Stem.

 

Thank you for visiting today!  Hope you have a beautiful weekend!

Stamps:  Rubbernecker Special Joy (inside)  Paper:  Hammermill 100 lb premium white, lavender Bazzill textured, black scrap covered with clear packing tape before die cutting (for gloss)  Ink:  SU Elegant Eggplant, Pixie Pink, Pink Passion, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Memento Tuxedo Black for inside sentiment  Coloring:  Ink blending with brushes  Dies:  Memory Box Lavish Fuchsia Stem Poppystamps Double Scallop Oval and Border, Impression Obsession Hi  Other:  TH Sizzix Fallen Leaves 3D embossing folder, Spellbinders Patchwork 3D folder, Memory Box Fairy Jewels, silver self-adhesive trim, clear packing tape for glossy sentiment