Tuesday 8 September 2020

Opulent Baubles

I have another couple of Christmas cards to share today...made using a new (to me) embossing folder by Crafter's Companion called 'Opulent Baubles' It's designed for use in the Gemini, but with some a lot of effort, I managed to figure out how to get it to work in my Cuttlebug. It required replacing the bottom B plate witha shim of four pieces of cardboard, but it worked, and despite some alarming creaking, my Cuttlebug didn't explode! Having figured it out, I used it on two different types of cardstock...firstly a piece of teal Core'dinations card, distressing the edges lightly, and sanding over the raised parts to reveal the design. I added a sentiment (using a stamp from the Woodware 'Festive Circle' set) embossed in metallic silver, then matted the embossed panel on to blue glitter card before adding it to my card blank.


On the second card, I embossed a piece of matte gold card...stamping and embossing the same sentiment in black (to stop it smudging)...and matting it on to red card.


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10 comments:

  1. Viv8 September 2020 at 15:29

    I foolishly bought one of these folders not knowing that you were only supposed to use them in a Gemini (companies irritate me when they do that - crafting is expensive enough!)- and have never been able to use it - so I will try the 4 pieces of cardboard and thanks for the tip.
    Love both these - but the gold one just shades it as my fave!

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  2. Sherri Thacker8 September 2020 at 16:49

    What a lovely embossing folder on your Christmas card! I love it! So glad you joined us at the Crafter's Cafe for our challenge this fortnight.

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  3. Linda Mc Enery9 September 2020 at 00:25

    These are so beautiful! How fabulous to find an embossing folder that creates a wonderful Christmas card with almost nothing else necessary! Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing these with us at Penny's!
    Linda

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  4. cass9 September 2020 at 06:21

    Both beautiful crafted. Thanks for entering your wonderful creations at The Crafter's Cafe this fortnight.

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  5. Aunty Sue10 September 2020 at 10:21

    Lovely card showing what impact a embossing folder can do thanks for sharing at crafty catz this week good luck

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  6. Becca Sadler11 September 2020 at 05:11

    Both of these are marvelous! Very elegant Christmas cards! Thanks for participating at MTTC challenge blog! --Becca/DT

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  7. Lisa Bird11 September 2020 at 13:46

    Beautiful cards and great Christmas sentiment. Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
    Best Wishes Lisa xx
    craftycard-designs.co.uk

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  8. Furrbster12 September 2020 at 16:35

    These are both really magnificent designs,

    Thanks for joining in with our Anything goes challenge at Aud Sentiments,

    Hugz Tinz

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  9. Maria Valente13 September 2020 at 09:02

    Great design! Thanks for joining our ATG challenge at Penny's Challenges. I hope you join us again! Hugs, Mary

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  10. KathyA.16 September 2020 at 13:27

    What a beautiful and elegant card! Thanks for joining us at Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge. DT Kathy [myasperations.blogspot.com]

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x

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