3D embossing folders - what is the fuss about? :-)

Happy New Year Everyone! Here's to hoping for a great 2022!

Lots of companies have recently been releasing 3D embossing folders, and I was wondering what the fuss was about. Most of us would have had embossing folders in our stashes for a while now, and - if you're like me - you probably don't use them too often nowadays, do you? I used to be obsessed with the embossed texture, but I do tend to forget about my folders nowadays... Therefore, I was not hugely interested in the new hype... Until I tried one out, of of curiosity, that is!

I must tell you, these 3D folders are a whole new experience! The dimension is amazing, and they somehow seem to be much kinder on the paper also (I used to get lots of cracks in the past, but maybe that was just lack of experience and using different, paper, not sure?), which is great!

Now, don't get me wrong, I will definitely not be using these on every single card, but when I do want some additional interest to the background, I will be remembering about my 3D folders for sure! These backgrounds are also fantastic for CAS designs, as the designs are so interesting that just a small sentiment, a bit of bling, or a small image will totally be enough! 

Here's one of my most recent cards, with an Altenew folder & image. The white Neenah cardstock was covered with some gilding polish (another item in my stash that I love, and that I constantly forget about, but you can read more about it here), and then embossed - and it took it beautifully! I am so in love! 

Have you used any of the new embossing folders yourself? Share your thoughts! :o)

Stay safe and crafty,

Mirella

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Preparing for Christmas 2020 - February

Hi Everyone,

I'm back with my "Preparing for Christmas 2020" project, and today I have not two but three cards to share with you! 

I finally inked up the beautiful Bountiful Branch stamp set by Altenew, and I thought that since this is a layering stamp and it takes a bit of time to build up the whole image, I might as well stamp more than one panels at once. 

Now, I will admit, I did align one or two of the layers slightly incorrectly, and sadly have that same mistake on all of the panels, but it's not very noticeable, and I believe that the recipients won't even realise - here's to hoping ;o) If you do notice it, however - fear not, it's not a badly designed stamp, it's totally a user error! 

Whilst finishing off the cards, I played around with different designs, and so - whilst quite alike - each of these ended up looking slightly differently. 

Which one do you like best? I honestly cannot decide, as there's something in each of these that I really like. 

Have a great day,

Mirella

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