Christmas Craft Creations Challenge Reminder - Stencils or Embossing Folders

Hi crafters,

The Christmas Craft Creations Reminder Team is back with more beautiful inspiration for our February challenge.  The theme this month is Stencils or Embossing Folders.

I had a tough time choosing which products to use for this challenge - I love stencils and embossing folders.  I ended up using a stencil set from Lawn Fawn called Poinsettia Background Stencils.  I'll be honest and confess that I can't remember for the life of me what inks I used to colour this stencil set!  I think it was Simon Says Stamp inks but I really can't remember.  However the golden paste layer was Gold Rush Lunar Paste by Simon Hurley Create.  I love the Lunar Pastes for their immense shine and versatility.  I didn't want to cut my background down so I made a 6" square card and wrapped it up with some red metallic twine from Hobbycraft.  I finished by stamping a MFT sentiment from the Gnome for the Holidays stamp set onto a Tim Holtz tag die cut.  This die set is super old so I'm not sure if Tim even makes it anymore.  It was the perfect size for my "present".  I ink blended inside the edges of the tag to make it stand out from the background.  

I hope you can join us for our Stencils or Embossing Folders theme.  You have until 12 March 2024 at 6pm GMT to submit your entry.

Happy Christmas crafting,

Rachel 

Embossed Thank You

Hi Crafters,

I have a double whammy for you today!  A card and matching tag set featuring some new Stampin' Up products.  You can earn the Thank You stamp set or ribbon for free with any order of £45.  However, if you spend £90 you can choose both for free!  The ribbon is super quality and comes in gold and silver.  Perfect for any project.

I started by inking a piece of Shimmery White cardstock in Blushing Bride.  I added the heat embossing in gold by sprinkling the powder all over and heating from underneath.  This takes a little longer to melt but it means the powder doesn't blow off.  Just be careful not to scorch the cardstock by holding the heat tool too close.

Next, I heat embossed the lovely Thank You in gold onto a piece of vellum.  Stampin' Up's vellum is unlike any other vellum!  It is amazing!  Be sure to check it out soon - you won't be disappointed.  I added Tear & Tape to the ribbon to adhere the vellum to my card.  I finished off by using the Bitty Butterfly punch and one of the new gorgeous papers from the Falling in Love Designer Series Paper.

I created the matching tag using the Scalloped Tag punch and added one of the Detailed Dragonfly die cuts in gold foil.  The sentiment came from the That's the Tag photopolymer stamp set and I used the the smallest die from the Bunch of Banners framelits to cut it out.  You can find a full supply list at the bottom of this post.

I would like to enter this card/tag into the SUO Challenge #166 - All Kinds of Embossing

Happy crafting,

Rachel x

Product List

Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717]	Stamping Sponges [141337]	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [131172]	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129]	Heat Tool - Uk Plug [129054]
Big Shot [143263]	Falling Petals Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [142761]	So Very Much Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143343]	Versamark Pad [102283]	White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584]
3/8" Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack [143601]	Tag Topper Scalloped Punch [133324]	Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies [142749]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	That's The Tag Photopolymer Stamp Set [142918]
Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies [141488]	Falling In Love Designer Series Paper [142788]	Bitty Butterfly Punch [129406]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]

New Stampin' Up Stash!

Hi Crafters,

I am back showcasing one of Stampin' Up's new stamp and die bundles - That's the Tag.  It is my favourite set in the new Occasions catalogue because of those amazing butterflies!

I have opted for my favourite colour combo for this card too - Melon Mambo and Basic Grey.  This is a super simple card to put together and you could also make a matching tag.  The full supply list is at the bottom of the post.  Don't forget that for every £45 you spend, you can chose a free item from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue.  Check it out now!

I would like to enter this card into the SUO Challenge #165 - New Year, New Stuff

Happy crafting,
Rachel x



Product List

That’S The Tag Photopolymer Bundle [144725]	Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock [119980]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock [121689]	Big Shot [143263]
Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139672]	Smoky Slate 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Stitched Ribbon [141687]	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Heat Tool - Uk Plug [129054]
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]