Friday, April 29, 2011

Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts Summer Mini Extravaganza!

Hellooo, so kind of you to stop by! As you may have heard, it's a very special day today....William and Kate are getting married! What? That's not why you're here?! Oh, then you must be looking for the Stampin' Addicts Summer Mini Blog Hop. Well then, you've come to the right place! If you've been following the links from the beginning, you've just landed here from Betty's blog, where she featured the fabulous new colors of Embossing Powders.  (If you get lost along the way, just click the banner above to find the complete hop list and links!)

Today I am showcasing the Flower Garden Embossing Folder. I think embossing, whether dry or heat, is my favorite technique, so I'm always excited to see what Stampin' Up! comes up with in their new catalogs....and this one certainly didn't disappoint! (Not that they ever do!)

First up is a card near and dear to this California girl's heart....California Poppies!  
(As always, you can click on the images to see more detail, along with all the mistakes, lol.)
This look was achieved by coloring on the embossing folder with Stampin' Write Markers. It's a fun technique with a high "WOW" factor! Quick tip: If you get ink where you don't want it, wipe it up with a Blender Pen.

Next is a card that combines both dry embossing and heat embossing. It has sort of an Asian feel, don't you think?
VersaMark ink was brayered on the embossing folder before running the cardstock through the Big Shot. It was heat embossed with black embossing powder, and then put through the Big Shot again with the Square Lattice embossing folder. Pretty cool effect, 'eh?

The last card is much softer looking. The flowers were embossed along the short side of the cardstock, and after rubbing Stampin' Pastels on the stems and petals, the focal image was cut and matted on the Rich Razzleberry background.
If you look closely, you'll see the flower centers were accented with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (love that stuff). I'm not usually a fan of "fussy cutting", but this card just called for something to make it "pop".
For my last project, cardstock-weight White Vellum was embossed, then used as a window panel for the combination gift bag/luminaria. Fill a cellophane bag with scented bath salts, tie a pretty bow and place in the bag. Slip in a LED tea light and you have a mini spa in a bag. Great gift for Mother's Day!!!

Your next stop is Twila's blog featuring the Touch of Kindness stamp set. I adore that little bird bath!!!

After you have visited all the stops on the hop, I hope you will hop over and visit Stampin' Addicts! This is the greatest group of friendly, creative, helpful people (all addicted to Stampin' Up!) that you would ever want to meet. Everyone is welcome, from beginning stamper to seasoned demonstrator, so stop by and say 'Hi', and tell them Cindy sent you!

36 comments:

  1. WOW, love what you have done with this embossing folder.

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  2. Cindy, you never cease to amaze me! I love the colored in flowers card. Got one of those in the swap, can't stop looking at it :)

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  3. That second card is absolutely incredible!! I think I need step-by-step instructions though. Great projects!!!

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  4. Fabulous, absolutely fabulous, Cindy!

    Your black and red card just blows my mind. . . .

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  5. Beautiful projects. You've brought out the best of that embossing folder.

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  6. Cindy! wow super job! Now I have to get the folder ordered today. Beautiful cards.:)

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  7. WOW Cindy!!!!!!! Awesome projects and now I want that folder!!!!!!!!

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  8. Wow Cindy, I love everything you did! Still a tad puzzled over the asian looking one unless you embossed on red CS and that's how the flower is red. All of them absolutely gorgeous and a great way to show how much versatility these folders have!

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  9. These are really nice, was not to sure about this folder.

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  10. Wow, wow, WOW!!! Love them all and I can't wait to get this embossing folder - which I'd have preordered it now!! Great work as always, Cindy!

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  11. Absolutely outstanding! You made magic with this embossing folder.

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  12. Oh my, what a treat to see! These are so lovely! I've never seen embossing folders used quite as pretty as these. Gorgeous creations. I'll have to take a few more looks to take in all you have done. Just so pretty. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. Cindy, these are just amazing! Love them! Especially the cut out flower card. Beautiful!

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  14. Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful!

    Faith

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  15. WOW Cindy-I LOVE them all!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!!

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  16. Thanks for showing so many lovely projects using this pretty, new EF.

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  17. Cindy, these are gorgeous. You do amazing work

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  18. Cindy, I never imagined the versatility of the embossing folder. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  19. These are projects that deserve some further study -- I don't think I've ever seen these techniques executed so beautifully!

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  20. Wow, I thought the folder was pretty before seeing this... I had no idea! The black and red is incredible, can't wait to give that a try!

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  21. Awesome projects! I am so glad I bought this folder! I want step by steps on the red/black card too!

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  22. Love the fussy cutting on project 3, and of course, spa in a bag is adorable!

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  23. I'm in love with embossing folders... and this is is a definite must-get. I think your projects are just beautiful (as usual!). Tks for sharing them!

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  24. Wowzer! I love all the variations! Each one is a great technique and amazing work!

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  25. Every one of these projects is completely amazing! You have shown us some wonderfully creative ways to use the folder. The fancy cutting is a show stopper!

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  26. Oh my goodness....words just don't cover how I love your use of this folder...

    Fontella

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  27. Gorgeous!! Each is just as beautiful as the next!! I'd love to get one of these in my mailbox!!

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  28. You had such great ideas to use with this cute embossing folder. I love the California poppy card and the luminary/gift bag. I scanned in for a closer look and noticed the little rhinestone in the with LOVE. Just perfect!

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  29. Cindy, these are great ideas! Love all the beautiful projects! Hope you're feeling better very soon!

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  30. Unbelievable what you have done!! Yes, you have also sold a folder. SU should send you a big thank you for all that you will sell with this post. :-) Can't choose a favorite because they are all fantastic!

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  31. I love the way you showcased this embossing folder.

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  32. Gorgeous projects! What a great idea to use markers to color on the EF.

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  33. Great creations Cindy! There is so much to CASE on that first card though! The cool corner, the technique, the colors! Wonderful work!

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  34. you colored right on the plastic embossing folder? doesn't that stay on there? it looks cool, but I thought you colored the paper after embossing it.
    The other projects are awesome also, I guess a little warm water and soap clean the versamark right off.

    LOVELY work!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Susan

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  35. I am absolutely blown away! Loved all the projects! Time to get my folder out and play. Thanks so much for the wonderful ideas.

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