Layered Florals for AYSI 334

The latest challenge at As You See It is our 'fill in the blank' challenge. Team member Deborah is asking us to think about our favourite crafting item.

Well, that's a bit like asking which is your favourite child! I have many favourite crafting items. But when I really thought it through, one thing that I use almost every time is an EMBOSSING FOLDER. I love texture and will always look to add it to a design. I'm way more likely to use a folder than to use patterned paper. (Speed Challenges excluded!)

Usually I like an embossing folder because they tend to be subtle. They add interest without dominating or crowding the focal point. However, to celebrate the Embossing Folder and to honour my favourite craft item, I created this card and let the folder be the star. ☆

While there are also many interesting techniques you can use with an embossing folder, I've kept it pretty simple. This is because the Layered Florals 3D Embossing folder really isn't a subtle one. The impressions are really deep and therefore stand proud. 

I embossed a piece of Gold Foil, then gently swiped Jet Black Stazon Ink over the top before cutting it into three strips. 

Then I used a second (more subtle) embossing folder - the cross hatch pattern from the Basics 3D Embossing Folder set -  on a piece of Basic Black card. I mounted the three foil strips on it before attaching it to the Basic Black card base. 

The sentiment is from Something Fancy stamped in Tuxedo Black. The white circle is from the Everyday Details die set while the black circle is from Spotlight on Nature.  I like that mixing and matching die sets gives more options. There's a plain Gold Foil circle under the white one so that the gold peeps through. 

The bow is from the retired Elegant Trim combo. If you don't have any of this in your stash, there's a very similar gold cord coming up in next month's new Online Exclusives  you could keep an eye out for. 

Since I had a black/white/gold theme going on, I added three Brushed Brass Butterflies. It only seemed right for the garden of flowers to have butterflies. 😀

The team and I would love to read all about your favourite craft item - items. Visit the As You See It page to see what the rest of the team have done and to link up your entry. You can join in the challenge until Wednesday October 23, 11.59pm PST.

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Easy Elegance with Layered Florals Embossing Folder

I'm having a lot of fun playing with the Layered Florals 3D embossing folder. The gorgeous pattern and the deep impression it gives create all sorts of opportunities to play around with it.

You can see one of those experiments here.

If you're interested in seeing how I made this card, you can view the tutorial below. If you make one, or CASE one, I'd love to see it.

If you live in New Zealand and don't have a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. I can help you with ideas, get you catalogues and provide you with Stampin' Up products. You can leave a message in the comments or contact me using any of the methods listed in the Contact Me tab at the top of the page. 

You can shop with me from anywhere in New Zealand by clicking here.