Saturday, April 17, 2021

Saturday's can be fun, too!

Somehow, Friday's fun got saved for Saturday - but that's okay with me!  I'll just take a moment of your weekend!

I received the most generous gift from my cousin Tracy - she did a little craft-room-cleanup and found a hand full of embossing folders to share with me - aren't I the lucky one??

Thank you so much, dear cousin!  I hadn't inked up an embossing folder in some time - I forgot how much I loved it!  


First the positive side - then the negative, of this sweet folder from 
My Diamond Press ... both inked with Lemoncello CP ink, 
and donned with this sweet Cutplorations Flutter-Zen 1 layering die, and a sweet sentiment from Pinkfresh's Floral Notes set that I used for my TFC cards.


Before I leave you, a few embossed panels I played with, but only shared on Instagram @mfergu01 ...  I've done some creative inking on two panels created with Altenew's Beautiful Bergenia 3D embossing folder... and a few very old VersaMagic chalk inks!


Before you think I'm the talent behind this technique - I must 
give credit to Erum Tasneem!  You can watch her create a most beautiful card here:
https://youtu.be/3o2stiHFyDE 
As I had less luck keeping my background 'clean' I put my panel back into
the embossing folder, adding a bit of ink to the raised area and pressed again.
I also went in with a damp brush, and a bit of ink, too.  Much easier than you might think!


Okay, that's enough fun for today ... enjoy your weekend, my friends!

=]  Michele

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26 comments:

  1. Mac MableApril 17, 2021 at 11:30 AM

    What happy and vibrant first two cards, with a striking technique. How kind of your cousin to gift you such a sweet embossing folder. 'Wow' to the 3D embossing bergenia folder and what stunning cards, both of them Michele x.

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  2. LinApril 17, 2021 at 1:11 PM

    Gorgeous cards, Michele - you made these folders shine!

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  3. conilApril 17, 2021 at 1:35 PM

    What you do with embossing folders never ceases to amaze me...and the yellow (sigh!). Absolutely gorgeous. Wish I hadn't given away my chalk inks now.

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  4. HilaryJaneApril 17, 2021 at 2:31 PM

    I love all 4 of these equally. they are all perfect, thank you. Lucky you to receive such gifts, if they were mine I definitely wouldn't be parting with them xx

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  5. LeAnneApril 17, 2021 at 2:41 PM

    All I can say is WOW.

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  6. Lisa EltonApril 17, 2021 at 3:10 PM

    Okay, the next time we get together you need to show me how you did these! WOWEE!!

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  7. Cat CraigApril 17, 2021 at 4:09 PM

    WOW they are all stunners, Michele.

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  8. lostinpaperApril 17, 2021 at 4:34 PM

    Absolutely stunning... You know that I 'need' to get that Bergenia EF now lol.

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  9. JeanneApril 18, 2021 at 7:33 AM

    You have a beautiful way with embossing folders, michele. The first two cards are so bright, sunny, and cheerful. Love. Then to see the 3D embossed cards up close. Whoa, those are stunning. So admire your cardmaking talents.

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  10. BonnieApril 18, 2021 at 8:06 AM

    You have gotten such wonderful results with inking these embossing folders! So smooth and even and the bright yellow is so cheerful! Love that butterfly! Your panels are amazing! Such deep embossing and wonderful coloring. Again I wish I lived next door so I could see how you do that! Have a good rest of the weekend, my friend!

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  11. Marcia HillApril 18, 2021 at 8:24 AM

    Lucky you to get free embossing folders!! You made GREAT use of them too Michele as both cards are absolutely beautiful and so bright and cheery!! Love the addition of the vellum and the butterflies too! And your Altenew embossing folder cards are FABULOUS and I'm totally in LOVE!! Maybe Wednesday you can give me some tips...if we don't get the 6 inches of snow they're talking about!!! Grrrrrrrrr!!!! (Start saying some prayers!!) Hugs. :0)

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  12. TKApril 18, 2021 at 10:59 AM

    You've been blessed! And now you bless us with these beauties -- gorgeous folders make gorgeous cards, along with your amazing inking

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  13. Jeanne HApril 18, 2021 at 1:22 PM

    I see some enabling going on here! Wow, what wonderful cards you have made. Love all of them and now need the embossing folders. :-)

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  14. Stephanie LanzalottoApril 18, 2021 at 2:28 PM

    Oh my... Love those butterfly cards... I love those butterfly dies, and you have used this one so beautifully. The Bergenia EF is already in my cart. Now I need you to tell me how you added the color. To the EF first, or after on the already embossed image... I can't stand how much I love these... xx

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  15. dinosaurApril 18, 2021 at 3:25 PM

    These are all so beautiful!! I would love to know how you got the chalk in on the embossed piece. Mine dont turn out that perfectly!!!

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  16. Papercraft BoutiqueApril 18, 2021 at 6:15 PM

    The yellow dry embossed backgrounds are so pretty, Michele! The patterns of the butterflies go so well with the tiny flowers.
    The Bergenia 3D embossed cards are breathtaking! "Creative inking" means "using a magic wand"? ;-)
    Hideko xx

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  17. Linda CallahanApril 18, 2021 at 7:53 PM

    Lemoncello could be the best name ever for an ink! The butterfly cards are glorious! And I have no idea how you got all the flowers inked in so many different colors.......so I will just sit back and enjoy them!

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  18. Barb GhigApril 18, 2021 at 8:47 PM

    You have performed some serious magic with your new embossing folders, Michele...WOW! It's hard to pick a fave, but I must say the last card is over the top GORGEOUS! I hope your cousin stops by here to see what you've created with her gift :)

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  19. BobbyApril 19, 2021 at 3:23 PM

    Maybe the ink is the secret to getting such great coverage. That Lemoncello worked beautifully to add little posies to your card, Michele. The other two are beyond gorgeous.

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  20. Ros CrawfordApril 20, 2021 at 7:38 AM

    Gasp!!! Excuse me while I choke... Oh Michelle these are amazing! The embossing is incredible and the colouring... WOW!! The detail is wonderful.

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  21. Rachelle OlteanApril 23, 2021 at 11:17 AM

    WOW - I can't believe how beautiful that Altenew embossing folder is - and your light touch with the coloring is all that is needed to produce a truly gorgeous effect! These are stunning! I just added these to my wish list!
    Hugs - Rachelle : )

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  22. Anita in FranceApril 24, 2021 at 1:24 AM

    How fresh, zesty and deliciously spring-like that first pair of butterfly cards are with the dainty little background blooms, Michele ... perfect with the vellum sentiment panels! Awesome soft shading and colouring on the second duo ... who knew an embossing folder could be so beautifully used ... well, you, clearly! These are stunning! Hugs, Anita :)

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  23. Tracey McNeelyApril 24, 2021 at 8:23 AM

    These are all so gorgeous my friend! So much eye candy! xo

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  24. Karen DunbrookApril 26, 2021 at 8:11 AM

    so totally gorgeous...love, love your results mf!! wow
    xx Karen

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2023 at 3:47 PM

    Hello, I have fallen in love with this card.. I followed the link you provided and I don’t find the tutorial for this card. Could you please provide it again? 1 would really appreciate it very much!

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  26. AnonymousMay 24, 2023 at 5:19 PM

    Does this only work with mixed media Inks?
    Cause I don’t have any and I don’t know what they are compared to my regularinks for stamping.

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