I used a new Altenew embossing folder/stencil combo called Vintage Lace to make my card using the colors...take look:
I used the stencils first, using shades of yellow ink (PFS) for the flowers and green (Gina K) for the leaves. The center of the small flower is blue.
Once my stenciling was complete, I lined up my panel inside the embossing folder and it embossed not only the flower, but the background too...kind of a 2 in 1 deal! I trimmed this layer down to a 3 3/4" x 5" piece and matted it with a blue layer, and then attached both to a top folding white card base. My "hugs" sentiment was cut from the same blue cs I matted my stenciled & embossed layer with, using Honey Bee's Bitty Buzzword Dies. I would love to tell you this was a quick card, but I did so many re-do's I lost count! Got ink outside the design on the 1st one, didn't line up the embossing folder to the stenciled part right on the 2nd try, smeared the ink using a baby wipe over the front before putting it into the embossing folder so the cardstock wouldn't crack on the 3rd try, and then was finally successful (mostly) with the 4th try. I guess perseverance really does pay off!!
Make sure you check out all the lovely inspiration using the BLUE & YELLOW color combination from the DT, and then play along right HERE. This challenge is open till the 25th at 5:00PM.
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
YAY to persevering Marcia and WOW to this stunner. The embossed flower and background, done from the one folder looks amazing x.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteI think this is the technique of the hour and I can see why, Marcia. The stenciling is wonderful but the embossing is what really makes it stand out. Pun intended. lol So sorry it took so many tries but it was worth it. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us at The Flower Challenge.
ReplyDeleteMarcia, I reserve a re-play day so that I can get my paws on this EF and stencils!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card to show support of those brave people of Ukraine, and your friends at The Flower Challenge - thanks so very much for playing!
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Marcia this really is so gorgeous! Love the shade of yellow that you used!
ReplyDeleteOh my! This is GORGEOUS, Marcia! Love, love, love the colors you've used to layer this flower and the embossed background! I think you have a winner here, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Marcia! Wow, that's a great EF/stencil set. Fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Marcia! Your perseverance paid off. What a gorgeous flower stencil and I love the honeycomb background. Beautifully done, my friend!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Wonderful layering, beautiful shading in the roses!
ReplyDeleteMarcia, looks so beautiful and easy, had to chuckle at the re-dos... we've all been there! Paid off in the end with your gorgeous card! That EF is amazing!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your TFC win, Marcia! Love all the texture on your gorgeous creation!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Congratulations on winning the Flower Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWow this is stunning, such pretty variation in the yellows and pretty embossing to go with it
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