Mary is our hostess in the Color Challenge this week, and she has asked us to make a card using Sahara Sand, Tangerine Tango and Dapper Denim. The dessert option is to also include Soft Suede on your project.
I recently received this gorgeous 3-D embossing folder and have seen several examples of ways to use it, including inking it up. I decided to give it a try, using Sahara Sand cardstock and Soft Suede ink. First attempt was a dismal failure. I lightly sprayed the cardstock with water, wanting to prevent the cardstock from cracking. All that did was cause the ink to bleed and run all over. Yikes! Next attempt (after washing and drying the folder) was to follow the same procedure without spraying. I wish you could see all the 3-D dimension on this 2-D photo. I think it's absolutely beautiful.
I wanted to decorate the card while keeping the embossed layer the star of the show. I cut a small tag from Sahara Sand cardstock and sponged the edged with Soft Suede ink. I used my flowers dies to create a two-toned flower with the other two challenge colors, and sponged them as well. I considered not using a greeting, but decided the little "hello" banner was just what the card needed.
Thanks for stopping by, and please play along with us this week!
Registered: May 12, 2016 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 8485
Mon, Jun 11, 2018 @ 7:51 PM
Barbara, I absolutely love your gorgeous embossing folder and am smitten with your design! I bet the texture is amazing IRL and am now adding this folder to my wish list! Lol.
Gorgeous card and a very happy anniversary wishes to you and you hubby!
------------------------------ ~Jeannie~Be the reason someone smiles today!
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Splitcoast Challenge Hostess The Charmed Life
Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37249
Mon, Jun 11, 2018 @ 8:30 PM
Wow this looks great- I can see why you are so pleased with it- I have been wondering what these 3-D folders were about- have to put them on my wish list - the colors look so good the way you have arranged them
------------------------------ Mary Marsh SCS Color Challenge DT Coordinator My Blog- The Charmed Life
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105272
Tue, Jun 12, 2018 @ 11:41 AM
That ef is gorgeous! WOW!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Registered: October 30, 2007 Location: Posts: 26718
Tue, Jun 12, 2018 @ 5:53 PM
Wow Barbara - your technique worked beautifully - I am amazed at how solidly it inked the cs, just gorgeous my friend, and happy happy anniversary to you and hubby!!! Quite the milestone!
Registered: September 7, 2007 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 43261
Sat, Jun 16, 2018 @ 7:59 PM
I AM UBER LATE WITH MY COMMENTS THIS WEEK - IT'S BEEN ONE OF THOSE WEEKS!!!WHAT a SWEET card you made Barbara - that background just sings to me!!! Happy Happy Anniversary to you my friend!! Fifty five years - how rare is that in this day and age?? Hope the next 55 are just as happy!!