I recently had a utility sink installed in the basement, so I don’t have to lug ink-covered shammies, clear blocks, decorative masks and embossing folders upstairs when they need to be cleaned. What fun! Since the water was turned on to the sink, I’ve been excited about the moment when I would fist be able to ink up an embossing folder without a huge mess. Today I’m sharing a project I made with this old favorite technique.
The Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder deserves a suite of its own, but it also doesn’t need one. The embossing folders is gorgeous enough to carry an entire card with so many great ways to showcase it. Here’s a card I made with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder:
The embossing folder is gorgeous without ink, but you can also add ink before or after the cardstock is embossed. I added ink before AND after embossing. Here’s a look at this incredible 3D Embossing Folder:
I swiped the inside of my Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder (the side with the Stampin’ Up! logo) with Pecan Pie ink and added a piece of 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ piece of Thick Basic White cardstock before running it through my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. The effect is gorgeous! After the rustically inked image dried, I painted the flowers, leave and flower centers with Stampin’ Blends (Darling Duckling, Old Olive and Crumb Cake). Here’s a closer look at the texture created on my card:
I grabbed a photo of the panel, fulling inked and colored before adding the sentiment:
I framed the sunflower-filled panel with Basic White and Early Espresso cardstock and mounted it on a Darling Duckling card base. The sentiment on my card is stamped with the Sentimental Framing stamp set on the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes circles dies. Here’s a look at this incredible, new bundle:
I added a trio of Darling Duckling flat pearls from the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls. They blend into the card in the photos above, but the gems add a visible shine to the other-wise flat card design.
Stamps: Sentimental Framing Papers: Darling Duckling, Early Espresso, Thick Basic White, Basic White Inks: Pecan Pie, Early Espresso, Stampin’ Blends (Darling Duckling, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Color Lifter) Accessories: Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder, Stylish Shapes Dies, 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (Darling Duckling), Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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Gorgeous Brian. Enjoy your sink!
Stunning card and amazing what can be done with this embossing folder!
Hi Brian
That is another “Wow” card! What a great way to show case the Sunflower Embossing Folder! I’ve been playing with mine and having fun with variations using the blending brushes. I’ll have to try your version next! Thanks for sharing
I can see why you waited for your new sink to try this beautiful technique. Your card is gorgeous and is inspiring me to try it. I love the embossing folder. Enjoy your day!
You knocked it out of the park with this one Brian! ! My sunflower is sitting
Here waiting for me to use. You always know how to make things work!
Absolutely LOVE this card!
That inked embossing folder is a fabulous look! Hooray for a new sink!
That turned out beautiful. The colors you added really made the 3-D look stand out. Absolutely beautiful design and artwork!
This is gorgeous!!
This is Stunning Brian!!! My order should be here tomorrow and I can’t wait to play with it!! Congrats on the new sink!!! That is a must have for techniques like this!
Gorgeous background…thanks for the inspiration!