August 25, 2023

Guest Designer for 52 Christmas Card Throwdown August 2023 Technique Challenge - Embossing Folder

Hello everyone.  I’m excited to be guest designing (GD) this week at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown (52CCT) for their Embossing Folder technique challenge.  


My card used all never before used products (NBUS) including Scenic Poinsettia 3D embossing folder (EF) from Spellbinders with Infinity Nesting Ornaments dies, Holiday Sentiment Strips stamp and Sentiment Strips fancy die from Hero Arts.  Here’s my card.


Embossed a Bristol panel with EF.  Die cut a DIY ornament stencil from Masking Magic paper and adhered it to the panel.  Ink blended Spun Sugar, Kitsch Flamingo and Picked Raspberry distress inks through the stencil.  For some sparkle, spritz with a clear shimmer spray (could not capture it in a photo).


Heat embossed the sentiment with gold embossing powder next, then die cut it out into a strip with the fancy die.  Cut a string with paper trimmer and die cut attachment piece from gold foil paper.  Assembled the card onto a white card base to finish.


I want to thank Andreja and the 52CCT team for the GD opportunity.  For inspirations from the design team and to link up your entry, click HERE.  Hope to see you in the gallery.  Key products used for my card are linked below.  Thank you for stopping by.






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Challenges:
NBUS #53 - new EF, stamp and dies 

21 comments:

Loll said...

WOW! This card is AMAZING, Trina! I love the way you've coloured your beautiful ornament over top of the poinsettia embossing. So creative and beautiful!! xx

Fabiola said...

oh Wow Trina, elle est fabuleuse, merci d'être notre guest designer cette semaine, biz

ElizStewart said...

Trina... this is brilliant! Love how you stenciled the ornament over the embossing... what a great idea! Fab card. Thanks so much for guesting with us this week!

Susan said...

Beautiful card, Trina! Love the way you used that gorgeous embossing folder over the whole thing. Congrats on being GD at 52CCT!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

You are always so inspiring, Trina! How fabulous Christmas card, wow!! Love so much the idea and the techniques you used here! Amazing shades of pink and the gold makes all so festive!
Congrats for your GD, as always SO well deserved!

Bonnie said...

WOW! This is AMAZING, Trina! I love this pretty pink embossed ornament! Brilliant idea, my friend!

Bonnie said...

Oops, meant to add a congratulations to being chosen Guest Designer!

Brenda in IN said...

What a beautiful guest designer card and congratulations. I love how you made your own stencil with masking magic. The card is wonderful.

AndrejaM said...

Fantastic card! Love the technique! Thanks for playing at 52CCT

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous embossing on that ornament, Trina - love how the pattern matches the background & the pink is stunning!!

Darnell said...

Congratulations on guest designing, Trina! Your 3D ornament design would stop traffic! I'm gobsmacked by how stunning it is!! Hugs, Darnell

Darnell said...

Sorry! I told you I was gobsmacked, lol! I forgot to thank you for inspiring me and everyone at NBUS!🥰

Lisa Elton said...

This is one spectacular card, Trina! Congrats on guesting!

Maria said...

Congrats on guesting! Such a gorgeous card, Trina! Love the beautiful bulb in pink and the lovely 3D embossing!

Samantha Alpine said...

Oooo what a stunning classy card & thanks for joining us at Rudolph Days August Challenge, luv Sam x

Papercraft Boutique said...

Congrats on the GD at 52CCT, Trina! The embossed image is beautiful, and your ink blending of the ornament is stunning! I can imagine the pretty sparkle of the shimmer spray.
Hideko xx

samantha's cards said...

What a beautiful Christmas card, the embossing really adds something special. Thanks for joining us at THAIC.

k said...

Congratulations. This is gorgeous. So pretty ornament. Thanks so much for playing along with the Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero Challenge.

BożenA said...

It's amazing that such an impressive card is created in such a simple way! Thank you for all the tips and sharing this gem with us.
xx

nancy littrell said...

OMG..How did I miss this absolutely Gorgeous 3D Embossed background with the ornament stenciling Christmas card, Trina?!? Loved your color choices for the beautiful ornament and the creative textured technique. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

My Paper Epiphany said...

Brilliant design!