It’s #STAMPtember! A cardmaker’s favorite time of the year! Simon Says Stamp! is busy releasing new products all month long, which means some new goodies for my craft cart!
Supplies and Tools Used
In today’s video I make cards using beautiful cards from Simon Says Stamp’s STAMPtember release. I’m using two embossing folders: the Wild Berry Wreath embossing folder and the Brilliant Cone Flower embossing folder, which comes with a cutting die that I am over the moon about. I’ll show you how I made these cards using the Thankful and Grateful stamp set, also from Simon Says Stamp, which features beautiful fonts for the larger sentiments and coordinating smaller sentiments. I’m making these cards today using Paper Rose Daisy White Shimmer cardstock and Champagne Matte cardstock from Simon Says Stamp! I also use a smooth glitter cardstock that I picked up from Michael’s. Unfortunately I don’t have the link to that Michael’s cardstock, but I bought it as a single sheet, and will definitely return for more. When I do, I’ll get the info to add to the this post.
I couldn’t wait to use the coneflower embossing folder with coordinating die. The result and detail is elegant and versatile. You’ll see the cards I made in the video, and there are two additional cards I made off screen because I just couldn’t get enough of these supplies!
Let’s get started!
I had a short amount of time when I sat down to create these cards. Only about an hour, and I was able to make two complete cards in that time. I’m excited about these products, so let’s dive in.
As I mentioned, I used embossing folders from Simon Says Stamp: the Wild Berry Wreath and the Brilliant Cone Flower. I paired these with the “Thankful and Grateful” stamp set which I heat embossed with black embossing powder from Ranger. I’m using my Mini Misti stamping tool to ensure precise stamping and white shimmer and matte metallic cardstock for a touch of elegance.
Using the Embossing Folders
I’m demonstrating how to use the embossing folders to create beautifully textured cardstock. The results are stunning, especially with the matte metallic cardstock. Embossing folders are an easy tool to use to create incredible dimension with very little effort.
Integrating Sentiments
I add sentiments to the cards by stamping with VersaMark sticky ink, then dusting with embossing powder, and applying heat to melt the powder. The calligraphy-style fonts from the Thankful and Grateful stamp add an elegant touch to the cards.
Trimming Sentiments and Gluing Together the Cards
After the sentiments have all been stamped and heat embossed, I cut them out and adhere them to the pressure embossed card fronts. Then I trim the card fronts and glue them to shimmer paper, which is also glued to a white card base.
Admiring the Designs
The finished cards are stunning, and you can see how different sentiments and cardstocks create unique looks. Off-camera I created a couple new cards where I die cut the top coneflower and glued in place a flower from another embossed design on a different color paper. It’s a very quick way to create a beautiful design! I used a couple smaller sentiments from my stash to make a birthday card and a wedding card!
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