Friday, January 23, 2026

Just Us Girls #807

Hello friends.  I have a bit of sunshine to share with you today in case you're living in an area like me that has seen nothing but snow and COLD lately.  I'm playing along with the gals over at the Just Us Girls Challenge where my friend Bobby is hosting STENCIL week...


My sweet friend Birgit gifted me a stencil/embossing folder combo for Christmas from Memory Box called Cheerful Floral and I came up with this...


I used the embossing folder first and then stenciled following the detailed instructions. (There are 5 stencils and each stencil has multiple areas to be stenciled with all the different ink colors.) I had to start over twice, but once I figured it out, it came together quite easily.


I embossed it a 2nd time carefully lining it up, and the embossing became even more pronounced...I loved it!!


 In this close up you can see the embossing even more clearly.  I added a layer of black behind my stenciled layer and then mounted both to a top folding white card base. I finished with a simple birthday sentiment (Gina K) and a few PFS Leaf Glimmer Drops.  I love all the definition the embossing gives and the bright sunny colors on this card...this will definitely brighten up someone's birthday!

The DT has some beautifully stenciled cards to inspire you, and you can find them right HERE.  This challenge is open till Wednesday, Jan. 28th @ 6:00PM.
  


Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!


12 comments:

I Card Everyone said...

WOW! Is this ever a breath of fresh air! What a brilliant set and gorgeous results, Marcia! We need all the color we can get these days and this filled the need beautifully!
Stay warm and cozy, my friend!
=]

ElizStewart said...

Marcia... this is GORGEOUS! I am loving the colors! What an amazing job of stenciling. Thank you so much for sharing this beauty with Just Us Girls!

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

This is so beautiful Marcia, and truly a harbinger of Spring. Predictions for a storm starting tomorrow night are for up to 21". I am looking forward to 2 days in my craft space! I love everything about your card and your color choices are particularly uplifting!

TK said...

Wowza! Lots of beautiful color, lots of glorious dimension -- exquisite! This is superb, Marcia

Loll said...

This really is so Cheerful! LOVE the gorgeous colours you've used. The definition from the embossing adds to much depth to your image. What a wonderful way to bring sunshine into our day, Marcia! xx

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, my goodness gracious, this is totally amazing!!! The embossing is fabulous! I love how it's enhanced by a second embossing after coloring, and such detail in the stenciled coloring! You are a master stencil-er and a woman of great patience to accomplish this. Gorgeous!

Bonnie said...

Wow! What wonderful detail in this, Marcia! The stencil worked wonderfully to color all the different flowers! And the embossing is awesome! Such a pretty card, my friend!

Lisa Elton said...

We're in for a deeper sea of the white stuff so this came just when I needed it! What a beauty, Marcia! I have to remember the second embossing idea!

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card with all those lovely colors. Love the definition you got with the 2nd embossing after coloring. The black mat makes the cheerful blooms pop even more. Stay safe and warm my friend.

Carol said...

Marcia, I am loving the stencil/embossing folder bundles and yours is gorgeous! Embossing it twice really made it pop! Thanks for playing along at Just Us Girls!!!

Bobby said...

Gorgeous, Marcia! The embossing adds such wonderful dimension and your color choices give the card a happy vibe. Thanks for sharing it with us at Just Us Girls.

Sue VanDeVusse said...

This is amazing! Such beautiful stenciling with the embossing makes for a stunning birthday card. Thanks for playing along with us at JUGS!