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.
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
20 comments:
Beautiful card, love the embossed background and absolutely beautiful die-cut fuchsia flowers -my all time favourite flower, I used to have a massive collection of different ones in baskets and pots sadly down to one plant in the garden in these actual colours-beautiful.
Carol x
Wow, a gorgeous floral and the added sparkle is the perfect finishing touch! Last year for Mother's Day my youngest son brought me a fuchsia and yours is as gorgeous! Thanks too for joining our challenge at Can You Handle The Pressure! 2024 hmmm, I don't feel so bad now lol!!
Absolutely beautiful Leslie. Love the embossing folder. Gorgeous texture and the flower is stunning. Have a great day
LOVE everything about this card Leslie...especially the dark purple & pink fuchsia with the touch of glitter dust!! And the embossed background using the 2 different folders is wonderful!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
Leslie, I love your Fuchsia and often these are the colors in our greenhouses. That TH EF was the perfect match for them! Well done, my friend!
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This is absolutely breathtaking Leslie! Wow the fuschia coloring is spot on. Your coloring and designs always amaze me. Those EFs are fantastic too.
So beautiful! I love all the elements that you (almost) always add to your cards! Gorgeous.
You are accomplishing your missions with one beautiful card after another, Leslie! The combination of EF's are wonderful especially with the sweet borders added. I almost bought this die yesterday. I'm delighted to see how fabulous it looks in your hands!
What a gorgeous card! Love the colors. TFS
Your fuchsias are so beautiful, Leslie. I have the same dies, but haven't used them yet ... and I've had the same EF for ages and never used. One of these days ... :) Thanks for the wonderful inspiration. xx
Your fuchsia's look so lifelike and I never noticed that this embossing folder resembles the fuchsia leaves! I need to remember that and show that embossing folder some love! I think this is perfect, Leslie! A gorgeous card!
What pretty colors you used for your Fuchsia, they're so realistic! Wonderful card, Leslie!
your fuchsia are gorgeous, they were my mothers favourite flower and always had them in her garden. Beautiful embossing on the background xx
Gorgeous! Love the deep dark colors. I remember growing them many years ago.
What a pretty, pretty card! I like your use of the two embossing folders. The patterns really compliment each other, and as for the fuchsia's in those colors...... beautiful! I hear you about trying to use up all the paper we as card maker accumulate. It'll never happen in my life time. ;0)
OH WOW this is just beautiful my friend! Your coloring is perfect!! Isn't it amazing how fast time is flying by! I have a basket of 'new' stuff (2023/2024) lol that I too need to dip into ... or at least 'put away' lol. But if I put it away I might never see it again BWAH!!!
Gorgeous creation and I'm SO GLAD you shared those beautiful embossing folders with us!! 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.
Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Can You Handle the Pressure Co-Owner
Beautiful, I do love the colors you did on the flowers, beautiful coloring and pretty sparkle too, I like how you used two different embossing folders and made the pretty scalloped border between! So lovely for sure!
I love the purple and pink. I think it looks fabulous and I love how you have combined the different embossing folders xx
Your card touches my heart. At our old house in NJ I used to have baskets of these beautiful flowers handing in the front porch. Some did not survive the move to PA and eventually I stopped trying to grow them. I love the deep purple with the lighter shade and your embossing folders are perfect for this card! Thanks for the memories. It is snowing here and they expect we are to get 12-18 inches. We hope they are wrong!!
Those pretty dies are to die for! Pun intended. I grew up with those flowers in my mother‘s backyard. Thanks for the memories. Xxx
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