I was shopping at my local scrapbook store a few weeks ago and saw this lovely Cuttlebug “textile” embossing folder. I had not tried the CB folders before so I though “why not!” I love the crisp detail I got using it in my Ellison Big Shot Die Cutter:
Stamps: Stampin Up!, Paper/Cardstock/Ribbon: American Crafts, Emb. Folder: Cuttlebug, Die: Ellison
If you don’t have a manual die cut machine you can still emboss with the folders using a rolling pin. Here’s How: Lightly mist the paper with water, place the paper inside the folder and roll over it firmly with a rolling pin, easy as pie…well actually easier than pie and calorie free!
Here is a close up! I love my little croched flowers, scroll down to last Fridays post for details!
I used stamps from Stampin Up (I ordered these back in February during Sale-a-Bration but didn’t get them inked up till today, oh the shame!) and American Crafts Pattern paper and cardstock. The stamped bits of paper are from the scrap pile!
To make the stamp I stamped the flourish in clear ink then dabbed it with chalks.
I made my own decorative stick pins with eye pins from my jewelry stash, I like these because I can customize them with matching beads and they are stiff enough to poke through the ribbon but are blunt on the end so the recipient won’t get their fingers pricked (it’s nice not to injure people!)
Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!
Filed under: Stamping | Tagged: American Crafts, Big Shot, crochet flowers, Cuttlebug, ellison stamp die, Embossing, Friends 24-7, poppin pastels, stampin up, Textile embossing folder
These are so pretty. Nature cards are my favorite to make!
Wow. I always think my nature-y cards look retarded, but yours are so rockstar!!! I love the hatpin thingies. I need to look for some of those – I see them on cards all the time, but I’ve never seen one in person!
Thanks for the idea for the hatpins! I’ve been wanting to make some (for my cards) for ages, but I’m not willing to pay the high prices most stores want for them. I recognized that eye pin as soon as I saw it because I had seen a bunch at Dollar Tree a few weeks back and wondered if they would work. Thank you so much for posting about this!! I love reading your blog because you’re not afraid to try something a little different – but a lot less expensive – and then share with everyone.
Now you will want them all! I love my folders!! These cards are gorgeous! Love the ribbon and pins!
Oh, you’re going to be hooked on these now girlfriend! I love mine!!
These look great!! Those colors look so wonderful together.