Hi Crafty Friends!
I am so EXCITED to be a part of Simon Says Stamp Day 2 Blog Hop celebrating the amazing new release Rainbows! Be sure to hop along to see all the beautiful inspiration with this amazing release, as well as a chance to win a giveaway!
For today’s card I am using the gorgeous new Leaf Bundle embossing folder! I love Simon’s folders, the details in the embossed card panel are just stunning! So let’s get started! For today’s card I wanted to create a mixed media vibe using this gorgeous folder! I started with Distress Oxide sprays in Tumbled Glass, Shabby Shutters, and Vintage Photo. I added spray to the inside of the folder. I sprayed the debossed side of the folder with the oxide colors and then placed the watercolor cardstock inside the folder and ran it through my Big Shot machine. It was really cool to see how the colors moved inside the folder onto the paper. I set the panel aside to dry.
Once the panel was dry, it was time to add some mixed media vibes to my card! I started by stamping the Friendship text pattern onto the embossed card panel. I used Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and stamped in a random pattern. Once this was complete I wanted to add a bit more texture, I used the I Like Big Dots Stencil from Simon Says stamp. I layed this down on my card panel and used my WOW embossing pad to add ink to various dots on the stencil. I added 2 different powders: Karin’s Dream and Ulla’s Cognac. I love the added color and texture these powders added to the card.
I then die cut the Eucalyptus Leaves in a blue pattern paper from a previous Simon Says Stamp card kit. I heat embossed the leaves using Karin’s Dream powder as well. For my sentiment I chose – Hang in There from the XL Greetings 2 stamp & die set and heat embossed this in gold.
Finally I die cut the Leaf Bundle card panel using a Tim Holtz Stacked Deckle Thinlits die. I mounted this onto a piece of color card stock from my stash, and placed this onto an A2 card base. I foam mounted the sentiment, as well as the leaves.
Thank you so much for stopping by! I love this folder and the possibilities are endless! Be sure to stop over at the Simon Says Stamp galleries for more beautiful inspiration from the rainbows release! Be sure to link up your beautiful cards and projects too – we can’t wait to see them!
Blog Hop Details and Giveaway
- Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 gift certificate for every stop on the hop. Leave a comment below for a chance to win. Winners will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday June 9, 2021.
- Use code ENVIES to earn a pack of Holographic envelopes for FREE (with purchase) Offer ends 6/6 at 11:59 pm EDT.
Blog Hop Line Up
- Simon Says Stamp Blog
- Debby Hughes
- Laura Bassen
- Jennifer McGuire
- Heather Hoffman
- Anna-Karin Evaldsson
- Bibi Cameron
- Keisha Charles
- Yoonsun Hur
- Vicky Papaioannou
- Mindy Eggen
- Koren Wiskman
- Norine Borys
- Tina Smith
- Natasha Vacca (you are here)
- Adelle Emery
Supply List
- Leaf Bundle embossing folder – Simon Says Stamp
- Distress Oxide Tumbled Glass, Shabby Shutters, Vintage Photo – Simon Says Stamp
- Friendship Text background stamp – Simon Says Stamp
- I Like Big Dots Stencil – Simon Says Stamp
- Versafine Clair Nocturne ink – Simon Says Stamp
- WOW embossing pad – Simon Says Stamp
- Eucalyptus Leaves – Simon Says Stamp
- XL Greetings 2 stamp & die set – Simon Says Stamp
- Tim Holtz Stacked Deckle Thinlits die – Simon Says Stamp
- Art Glitter Glue – Simon Says Stamp
- Misti Stamping tool – Simon Says Stamp
Crafty Hugs,
Natasha
Sandi MacIver
pretty card Natasha, love that embossing Folder
natashavacca
Thank you Sandi! I do too!
Kailash
So beautiful, love all the layers!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
SabineVDK
I love the look of this card!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Sharon Gullikson
Really great look. I like the muted colors, too….
natashavacca
Thank you so much Sharon!
Linda BL
Love this card! The texture you created is amazing. Love the color palette as well.
natashavacca
Thank you so much Linda!
Patricia Coleman
Beautiful card!! Thank you for sharing your creativity!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Meghan Kennihan
I love the texture and vintage look!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Dilay Nacar
Sooo gorgeous!!! Your cards always inspiring, friend! ❤️
natashavacca
A huge thank you Dee! Your the best!
Bernadette
Love the look of this card and the colors.
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Von Marie
Loove your card!! So beautiful and you captured the vintage look perfectly!!!!
natashavacca
Thank you so much Von Marie!
Diane Oliver
Your card is just fabulous I read the directions three times to try to do something like this I don’t have all the product but this is so stunning.
Big fan of your work. Diane
natashavacca
Thank you so much Diane! You truly made my day! I can’t wait to see what you make!
Roxanne Tellini
Neat layering. I like the flecks of gold.
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Steffi H.
Fun so see a non bright and colorful card among all these great inspiration.
Milena P
What an interesting way to use the embossing folders and a great idea on how to use my oxide sprays. Thank you!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Nancy K Rodeberg
Beautiful Natasha. I love the neutral colors and sentiments. Lovely!
Miesje
So pretty! I am not sure if I commented once or not – got called away in the middle of admiring your lovely work! so many wonderful layers.
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Patty A Eifert
Beautiful card!!
Cyndi Morris
Such a beautiful, unique card. Love it!
Donna de Gale-Kalloo
I love, love, love your card it is so different! Love the unique look and colours!
Dee Earnshaw
WOW – this card is STUNNING – love how you made it – awesome inspiration
Lisa Byers
So different and unique!! I love it!! Great inspiration!!
Candy Clay
Thanks for sharing your beautiful work
Lindar C
Gorgeous card! I really like the color palette.
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Terri W
Your card is right up my alley as I just love this look.
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
karen erickson
beautiful card
BECCA YAHRLING
Ooooh, I love everything about this! The earthy colors, the texty BG & the whole pretty design.
Fonda Rush
Your card is so down to earth…earthy. It’s elegant! Thank you for sharing!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Marie Hansen
Beautiful card. Very special.
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Jessica Yoder-Jones
Thanks for the inspiration!!
Leslie S
Beautiful card!!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Janet D.
What a fantastic card design! Love it!
Donna Walls
Oh, this is lovely and I since I have such a hard time creating masculine cards, you’ve inspired me!
Amanda K
Oh wow! I wish I could do something as pretty and detailed!
natashavacca
Thank you so much! Yes you can! So fun!
barbara lassiter
I had some old book pages that I had used with a gel press technique and I wasn’t sure how to continue with them. Your card is stunning and your techniques give me lots of ideas for how to continue. Thank you for the inspiration!
Denise J
Seeing this card, I’m starting to like using text background stamps on cards. Thanks for sharing!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
gab
Really great card … I Love that textured look
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Mary Ann Reilly
Wow! Amazing card with all the layers and textures. I only wish I could come close to something like this but in the meantime, I will enjoy the inspiration.
Cindy Aguirre
Beautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration!
Scraporcraft
Great background created.
Nandini Karmarkar
So beautiful and elegant!
Marisela Delgado
So pretty!
Anneleise Hampson
What a beautiful card!
Denise Bryant
Beautiful colors and textures!
Jenna C
Very elegant look. I have never thought of using embossing folders like that! And I love the look of the textured die cut. You definitely think outside of the box and gave great ideas.
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Willireb
I keep returning to your creation because it has so much visual texture. It is beautiful and a great inspiration.
natashavacca
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate it!
Daniela
It looks very mixed media.
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Jeannie Boudet
Love the texture on the card and the vintage feel its gives.
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Mary Holshouser
Gorgeous. Another technique to
try with my embossing folders.
thanks for sharing
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natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Lisa S
I love all the layers. Great inspiration!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Stacey Kowbel
This is a great design! I love all the elements!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Susan Austin
Love this card! The embossing really highlights the mixed media vibe you have going on! FABULOUS! ❤️❤️❤️
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Beverly Jordan
Gorgeous leaf bundle embossing card! So pretty and love how you added the Eucalyptus Leaves.
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Mirella Rogan
Wow, this looks wonderful! Lots of cardmaking magic!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Lauryne Cunningham
Wow! Your card is so pretty! Love the mixed media look!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Claudia
Really nice and I love how your sentiment matches the hanging eucalyptus branch LOL
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Jeanne Beam
Such a gorgeous card! Thanks so much for sharing…
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Kathryn Gagne
That’s a really different look. Thanks for sharing
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Carol Wortman
Oh my goodness, I love this! The embossed texture with book print with colors with texture with text with with with with…. I love it! I must try this. Gonna look for a you tube on this. I’m just learning and wow. Thanks!
natashavacca
Thank you so much! I am so glad you liked it!
Cheriese H
ooh this is stunning – love the layers!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Dorothy A
This is the coolest card! Fantastic background, with that great leaf die cut!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Kristina Gentle
This release by Simon is so great and versatile. Can’t get enough with everyone’s inspiration, including your unique design.
natashavacca
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate you stopping by!
Debbie C
Such a pretty and elegant card. Lots of detail that is well blended in.
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Maryleigh
Love everything about this card! The gold accents finish it off beautifully. Thank you for the inspiration.
natashavacca
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your kindness!
Monica Linerode
I think that this is the first time that I have seen an embossing folder used this way—adding stamping on to it after the card is embossed. I’ll have to try this by adhering decoupage paper to it. That’s what your card reminds me of. Unless I missed reading it from your post. Thanks for taking the time to post
natashavacca
Thanks so much! It was fun to make! Have fun!
Kathy McCluskey
Your card is so awesome, Natasha!
It really shows how artistic and creative you are!
Thanks for sharing your amazing creativity with us!
natashavacca
Thank you so much! You made my day!
Kailash Naidoo
Beautiful and elegant with the added gold!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Gloria J Shirr
Gorgeous card! I love all the layers. Thanks for sharing with us. Have a terrific day! Hugs, Gloria
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natashavacca
Thank you so much! You too!
Daria
Wow!!! An amazingly different look with that folder! Awesome!
natashavacca
Thank you!
Maureen Reiss
Wow!!! This is Gorgeous!!! I love all the texture!!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Shar Zar
Unique mixed media card design.
natashavacca
Thank you!
Lisascreativeniche
Love the black over the gold!
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
tina z
so beautiful. Very special, wow.
natashavacca
Thank you so much!
Henriëtte
Absolute stunning Natasha.
I love the mixed media style and the gorgeous embossingfolder you used.
Thank you so much for your stunning inspiration, stay safe and have a wonderful day.
natashavacca
Thank you so much!!!!!!!