Welcome to the last day of the 2020 Christmas release Blog Blitz. Just like the Gracious Leaves 3D embossing folder (EF) from the previous Garden Party release, I think the Snowy Forest EF would look just as beautiful with a simple stacked die cut sentiment added to it. But it appears my teammate Donna and I thought it would also make a fun Santa scene. She kindly allowed me to show my version while she shared two fabulous cards made with the Stitched Tree die HERE.
I started by die cutting a circle mask from Post It Note using one of the die from the Circle Basics set. Adhered the mask to the flat side of the EF. Using a rubber brayer, inked up the same flat side of the EF with VersaMark ink first followed by Chipped Sapphire distress ink. Removed the mask then ran a piece of Bristol paper in the EF through my Big Shot machine. Heat embossed the newly dry embossed piece with clear glitter embossing powder (EP) to make it all sparkly! This is the reason for inking with VersaMark first.
Santa is from the new Cabin Snowglobe die set. I wanted him to appear behind the trees. Initially, I created a DIY stamp of Santa from fun foam. I stamped Santa with black dye ink directly onto the flat side of the EF after removing the circle mask and before running it through my Big Shot, but he came out too faint. So on this version, I die cut Santa directly from the embossed panel, then used a permanent black marker to color it, being extra careful to avoid the white branches.
Finished off with a custom sentiment using the Vintage Varsity Mini Alphabet die from last year’s release. Each letter was die cut twice from thick white cardstock and the top layer from the new Polished Foil paper. Isn’t that foil paper so shiny and gorgeous?
Ready for today’s giveaway? For your chance to win the Snowy Forest EF, leave a comment on this post by this Sunday, August 9, at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be randomly selected and be announced on this blog the following day on Monday, August 10. Thank you for joining me. Good luck!
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Wow! Such amazing magical feel!! Love how you used the Snowy Forest EF, and the idea of embossing to add sparkle! Great work with Santa's sleight!!!
Posted by: Alice | 08/07/2020 at 03:15 AM
Wow! What a GORGEOUS CARD! You are SO CLEVER!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE that you created the background with that AMAZING embossing folder!!
Posted by: Judy Rowland | 08/07/2020 at 03:26 AM
What a lovely card - truly stunning! So much detail. Makes a perfect winter scene.
Posted by: Heidi H | 08/07/2020 at 04:11 AM
What a great card. So many creative ways to use the new Snowy Forest embossing folder. Love it!
Posted by: Beth Canary-Lee | 08/07/2020 at 04:19 AM
Fabulous scene with this folder, so many fun details and a great technique. Thanks for sharing this inspiration with these fun products.
Posted by: Andre M. | 08/07/2020 at 04:54 AM
OMGosh, this is absolutely gorgeous! Love that 3-D EF and the technique you used with it, Trina.
Posted by: Cindy H. | 08/07/2020 at 05:27 AM
Great card! I love how the use of just blue and white make santa really pop out.
Posted by: Melanie Allen | 08/07/2020 at 06:11 AM
Trina, this is a magical tree scene. I love how your brought this gorgeous embossing folder to life. I have to have that folder. Love the Santa and his sleigh flying through. Beautiful card!
Posted by: Brenda in IN | 08/07/2020 at 06:25 AM
This is a wonderful embossing folder - kudos to Memory Box for thinking outside of the box! And I love Christmas cards with a natural theme like this - thanks for the beautiful idea for how to use this folder.
Posted by: Linda Brandyberry | 08/07/2020 at 06:29 AM
What a cool card design. Love the technique to up the sparkle too. The embossing folder is great!
Posted by: Lindy C | 08/07/2020 at 07:42 AM
Love this embossing folder! I need to try the technique you used for this beautiful card!
Posted by: Martha | 08/07/2020 at 07:50 AM
Wow! This is an amazing card! Inspiring me to try new things!
Posted by: Lori Lien | 08/07/2020 at 07:51 AM
Gorgeous winter scene! I just love the trees and the color you used for the sky! Beautiful card!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 08/07/2020 at 08:22 AM
Stunning card! Love the winter feel it gives to me as I'm ready for the seasonal change. All the colors are perfect for this wonderful scene. Great inspiration!!!
Posted by: Shirley L. | 08/07/2020 at 08:44 AM
This is the perfect Christmas card, IMO. It's really beautiful! And what an awesome folder that is.
Posted by: BECCA YAHRLING | 08/07/2020 at 08:51 AM
Fabulous card. Intriguing technique. Wonderful sparkle. Beautiful embossing folder.
Posted by: Vivian C. | 08/07/2020 at 09:05 AM
What a magical scene you created! Wonderful card!
This embossing folder is awesome, looks like it would have many possibilities!
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lori Lehnen | 08/07/2020 at 09:51 AM
Beautiful scene! I think you really like blue!!! Thanks, too, for the embossing folder tips! Winter will be here before we know it!! and my plans for summer Christmas card making have disappeared!
Posted by: Barbara-Jean | 08/07/2020 at 10:00 AM
Terrific card and technique!
Posted by: Sandra W | 08/07/2020 at 10:03 AM
Lovely card!!! What a beautiful embossing folder!!!
Posted by: CC | 08/07/2020 at 10:09 AM
Embossing folders are so versatile
Posted by: Janet | 08/07/2020 at 10:30 AM
Love your card! This EF would
make some gorgeous winter scenes!
Posted by: Sharon Brand | 08/07/2020 at 11:13 AM
Perfect! And such a lovely color palate. Thank you.
Posted by: Jacky | 08/07/2020 at 11:42 AM
What a beautiful card, and a creative way to use that embossing folder. Love this!
Posted by: karenladd | 08/07/2020 at 12:08 PM
You made an already beautiful embossing folder even more beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Ann D. | 08/07/2020 at 12:32 PM