I got a Bit Carried Away

Evening,

Sometimes I get sent something to play with in my Design Team box, that I find hard to put down. This happened recently with a beautiful 3D Embossing Folder from Creative Expressions.

I spent ages trying out a variety of techniques that I have picked up over the years. None of them were particularly complicated, but they highlighted the fabulous detail to be found on the embossing folder.

There are loads of samples, but it would take me a week if I tried to write about each one, so I will just leave you with a picture heavy post and a suggestion that you message me if there is anything that you would like me to explain.

Thanks for stopping by.

Love and Crafty Hugs

Kimx

Just For You

Evening,

As you know I love cards where you get two for the price of one, so here are another couple of die cut cards using an inky background.

This card is actually made with the leftovers, by doing a bit of Paper Piecing.

I die cut this beautiful floral background die from white as well as the inky background. 

I then added it to a piece of DSSSheet and placed the inky pieces back inside the main die. 

The sentiment has been cut several times from kraft card and then stacked to it looks like a wooden die cut element.

I used DSSSheet here too, only instead of more paper piecing I cover the exposed sticker sheet with fine clear glitter.

I also used stacked die cuts for the sentiment painted with a clear sparkle pen.

Thanks for stopping by.

Love and Crafty Hugs

Kimx 

Large Background Dies

Afternoon,

Larger Background Dies are so useful.

One pass through a die cutting machine and you have an instant card base

when placed over a piece of handmade background paper. I also added a die cut sentiment across the card.

The same background to this card only I covered the whole thing with Crystal Embossing Powder after I had splattered the inked panel with a little water.

It is amazing how long ink stays wet when it is blended onto a piece of cardstock,

and any embossing powder will give it a bit of a shine.

Thanks for stopping by.

Love and Crafty Hugs

Kimx

Gilded Flowers

Evening,

Just a quick post tonight, I'm feeling absolutely shattered, and not from any particularly strenuous activity lol.

Nothing beats a nice 3D embossing folder,

some gilding wax,

and a die cut sentiment for a quick and easy card.

Thanks for stopping by.

Love and Crafty Hugs

Kimx
 

A Box of Cards, Just for You, Just Because (Picture Heavy Post)

Evening, 

I don't know about all of you, but I have not been feeling particularly creative over the last few days.

I think Christmas prep probably got on top of me, and so today I decided to try and get back into the swing of things by finishing off a stack of cards. They only needed inserts and envelopes, but it is amazing how long it all takes. I keep promising myself that I will do it as I go, but the resolve never lasts, and so I inevitably end up with a pile of cards that need that finishing touch. Amongst the pile were a couple of boxes of cards that I made as Birthday prezzies.

I made a box and then filled it with cards to cover various occasions.

The lid was covered with a panel created from scraps left over from the cards inside.

I used various pieces of patterned paper from my stash and then added embossing using a leafy folder, along with die cut frames and bits and pieces.  

The top of the second box of cards.

I also created a matching Birthday card to go with each of the boxes for when they are gifted to someone.

All in all I have had a very successful day with 60 cards finished off to add to my card drawer. Lets hope that it gives creativity the well deserved kick that it requires.

Thanks for stopping by.

With Love and Crafty Hugs

Kimx

Layered Florals

Evening,

I did say that I liked layering dies, so here are a couple more cards, only this time they use some floral ones from Crafters Companion.

All of the layers on this rose have been cut from white card and then coloured with inks. 

I added plenty of foliage, some of it created with layering dies, 

along with a sentiment strip.

The roses on this card were once again created using white card stock only this time I used ink sprays to colour the layers.

I also added some large foliage die cut from kraft card.

The background was created from the scrap card that I used under the floral layers while I sprayed them with inks. I try not to waste anything!!

One shade of orange card stock for these flowers 

with extra ink added to each layer to create depth.

Once again I used the spray mop up paper in the background. along with a little random stamping.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Kimx