Flora Bunda Fun

The Product Focus at SplitCoast Stampers this week is on the fabulous Embossalicious Embossing Folders from Crafter's Companion.  I had fun trying a new technique using the Flora Bunda 6" Embossing Folder from Crafter's Companion (I love that its easy to use at its original size, or trim down for other card sizes).

I started by embossing vellum (which is pretty just like this) ... love great detailed impression.

Next I applied my ink pad directly to the raised surface of the vellum.

On the left is Memories Archival Vermillion ... on the right a much juicier Picked Raspberry Distress Ink pad (you can see the *wetter* pad got more ink on the unembossed surface) ... there's no right or wrong ... just a different effect.

Next I trimmed the vellum down to my standard card size (4 1/4" x 5 1/2").  I used Crafter's Companion Permanent Tape Runner on the back of the vellum and it didn't show through at all when attaching to a white card base (and held it tight).

Unfortunately, I realized that I should have been more patient and waited for the ink to dry first ... and ended-up with inky fingers.

I grabbed a dry baby wipe that was on my work table (I'm sure a paper towel or other cloth would work too) and gently ribbed in small circles over the card front picking-up the rest of the wet ink ... creating a softer look to my design.

Here's the finished card with a wrap of coordinating ribbon ... perfect for so many occasions depending on the sentiment I decide to include on the inside.

For my Picked Raspberry inked card, I attached to a Kraft Card Base, which produced a completely different look than the white ... you can see, even with rubbing off the excess ink, a juicier ink pad produces a slightly different background look.

Now go have fun with vellum, inks and embossing.

Comments

[Brenda B.]

These car! I haven't tried vellum with embossing folders. I've got to try it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Gabby]

I love the look of dry emb vellum and these are grand! Nice finished cards, as well.

[Lynda]

I appreciate you showing the difference between the 2 types of ink pads. I never thought about the "juiciness" making a difference, but it's so obvious now!