Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Cupped Blossoms Birthday Card

I've been playing around with my 3D embossing folders a lot lately after attending the Card Maker Success Summit, and I've tried a variety of techniques with them with mixed success. This time around, I used Altenew's Cupped Blossoms EF and added some gold ink to the raised edges and the sides of the panel. Then I stamped the sentiment (from Altenew's Nature's Magic set) in the same gold ink. I added some gold Nuvo drops and mounted the panel to a pink top-folding A2 card base using foam tape. I think next time I want to try mounting the panel to some gold metallic card stock to create a more noticeable gold edge around the panel. I may try some gold splatters next time, too. This is a lovely embossing folder, but it doesn't come with a coloring stencil like many other Altenew EFs I own, so I'm working on some different ways to make the embossed flowers stand out. Feel free to leave suggestions in the comments! 




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Challenges I'm entering: 

Digi Choosday Cardmaking & Crafting Challenge: ATG (1/2; ends 3/26/24)

Word Art Wednesday: ATG (1/5 for the week; 6/10 for the challenge; ends 3/27/24)

simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/: Easter or Spring (1/5; ends 3/27/24)


Double Trouble Paper Crafting (doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com): Thing 1: Florals Thing 3: entered in Beautiful Blossoms (3/4; ends 3/28/24)

Allsorts challenge blog: Feathers or Fur or ATG (3/3; ends 3/22/24)

Creative Moments: #256 *Flora and Fauna* (carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com): ATG or optional twist of floral or fauna (3/3; ends 4/4/24)

613 Avenue Create (avenue613.blogspot.com): ATG with optional twist of diamonds or pearls (ends at the end of the month) Top Rocker March 17-23

Crafty Catz (craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com): ATG with optional twist of monochrome (ends 3/21/24)

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog: ATG (3/3; ends 3/21/24)

Ellibelle's Corner: Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday (simplyellibelle.com): ATG (ends at the end of the month)

A Place To Start (hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com): ATG with option of square cards (ends at the end of the month)

Doodle Challenge (rabiscochallenge.blogspot.com): ATG (3/5; ends at the end of the month)



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25 comments:

  1. Donna WallsMarch 20, 2024 at 7:34 PM

    This is a very elegant design, I can definitely see this as a wedding or anniversary card also. Thanks for sharing with us at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge. We love seeing all the creativity!
    Donna xx
    Beautiful Blossoms Challenge
    Paper Funday Challenge
    Inspiration Station Challenge

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    1. CarrieMarch 20, 2024 at 8:46 PM

      Thanks so much, Donna! I had this in mind for a birthday card, but I think I'll make more for weddings and anniversaries! Great suggestion!

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  2. Alyson MayoMarch 20, 2024 at 11:33 PM

    This is so pretty with the subtle touch of colour. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble :)

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  3. brendaMarch 21, 2024 at 3:20 AM

    A beautiful EF, haven't they come on in leaps and bounds over the years, many thanks for joining us at Allsorts challenge this week.

    B x

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    1. CarrieMarch 21, 2024 at 6:56 AM

      Thanks, Brenda! Yes, it’s amazing the details with 3D EFs! I love them!

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  4. chrissy xxMarch 21, 2024 at 6:18 AM

    GORgeous! I LOve this embossing folder. A design for many occasions.
    Thank you so much for joining us at Crafty Catz.
    Chrissyxx

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  5. EllibelleMarch 21, 2024 at 8:53 AM

    So beautiful and elegant! Love the embossing!
    Thanks so much for sharing at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  6. Card CreatorMarch 22, 2024 at 8:17 AM

    Carrie, this turned out lovely! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at 613 Avenue
    ~Tamara

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  7. HeatherMarch 22, 2024 at 9:32 PM

    It's gorgeous!! The texture is fabulous and the bit of inking really brings it out! Thanks for playing with Creative Moments Challenge.

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  8. Melanie HungerfordMarch 23, 2024 at 8:18 AM

    That is a beautiful folder, the inking really does bring it to life! Thanks for sharing with us at DoubleTrouble!

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  9. MaríaMarch 23, 2024 at 1:05 PM

    A very elegant design, those golden touches on the roses highlight more all the texture they have. A wonderful card Thanks for joining us at A Place To Start. Hugs, María.

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  10. Jessica YoderMarch 23, 2024 at 7:42 PM

    Beautiful! Love the added color on the end of the leaves!

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  11. Suzanne Reynolds March 25, 2024 at 4:38 PM

    Wow, what a great floral embossing folder and the gold added to the edges and borders really bring out the petals of the floral... CAS and gorgeous.

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    1. Suzanne Reynolds March 25, 2024 at 4:57 PM

      Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble and Beautiful Blossoms.

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    2. CarrieMarch 26, 2024 at 7:02 AM

      Thanks so much, Suzanne!

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  12. Lisa CuneoApril 12, 2024 at 7:40 PM

    I love how you highlighted the texture with ink. Thanks for sharing with us at the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog.

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