I made this card for 2 challenges. The first challenge is for this week's Featured Stamper who is Rebekah (luvtostampstampstamp). I had so much fun going through Rebekah's gallery and finally settled on this fabulous get well card: FF17UnderstandBlueA Feel Better by luvtostampstampstamp at Splitcoaststampers. When I saw the border along the left side, I immediately thought of these snowflake dies I got on a garage sale and have yet to use. I also really loved the colors in Rebekah's card.
The 2nd challenge this card is for this week's Alphabet challenge for the letter K. The K's in this card are the cable knit embossing folder and the kraft cardstock used.
This card took me on quite a journey. I think I tried just about every color I own, and could not make this card. I inked up the embossing folder with River Rock ink to highlight the knit pattern in this embossing folder, then I could not find a color that worked with this. I tried inking up the embossing folder in other colors, but did not like it. After hours, and I do mean hours (sigh), of trying to figure this out, I pulled out kraft cardstock and that was what worked the best. The snowflake die is adhered to a vellum layer that is adhered to the kraft layer. It is storming and blustery here so I think I am in a bit of a "meh" mood so that might be why I could not make color work today. No matter, this card was made because of Rebekah's fabulous inspiration card. Enjoy your well-deserved week in the spotlight Rebekah! Thanks for looking today. ~Karen.
Date: Sunday, September 29, 2019 GMT Views: 1633
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Accessories: StampinUp Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits; My Favorite Things Linked Chain Oval Frame Die (used interior for sentiment); Unmarked Embossing Folder;
Techniques: Stamping; Inking Embossing Folder; Die Cutting
It is interesting how sometimes a card does not want to be made. I actually started my card last night. First I stamped too much of the image which included the backs of some of the words that are on the left side of the image. Then I tried again this morning and the new markers I tried to use didn't look good. Finally, I got the card made! Yours looks fabulous! I love the warm texture and pretty snowflake border! Great color too!
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79895
Sun, Sep 29, 2019 @ 1:53 PM
This is gorgeous and your knit embossing is awesome.
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Registered: November 7, 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 39212
Sun, Sep 29, 2019 @ 2:06 PM
This is gorgeous, Karen! I think cozy is an excellent name for this beautiful card. I'm glad you persisted, as this is wonderful. Beautiful embossing and that sparkly snowflake die is stunning. Wonderful card!
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70794
Sun, Sep 29, 2019 @ 3:00 PM
All your efforts paid off in this gorgeous card! Beautiful in the neutrals with the white sparkly snowflake edge. The texture is outstanding. Terrific case!
Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 32126
Sun, Sep 29, 2019 @ 3:00 PM
This is fantastic and oh so pretty. Your idea to use the vellum and kraft and glitter paper looks awesome mf. I have those snowflake dies and have not used them yet, and I love how you did use them here. This is a gorgeous card for K! Love it!
Registered: February 16, 2004 Location: Western Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 30976
Sun, Sep 29, 2019 @ 3:10 PM
Wow- I so love this card- especially the color you achieved on the embossing folder! I love the texture! The snowflake birder on vellum and then Kraft- such a beautiful touch!!!
Registered: September 3, 2007 Location: native Texan living in extreme N. GA Posts: 73400
Sun, Sep 29, 2019 @ 3:27 PM
I have a lot of days like that, sigh! Your card turned out fabulous, Karen! The colors are wonderful & that folder looks terrific inked w/ the color you chose.