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This week I am showing you another technique that I've done using the gorgeous Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (free with any order over $90 but only til 31st March!)
I am so so loving this folder and today's creation. What have I done? I've used some gorgeous metallic leafing flakes and the multipurpose adhesive sheets to create a beautiful background with the Country Floral folder. It can be a tad messy but it's so worth trying.
Cut your plain whisper white card stock to a card front layer. Actually it can be any colour because you are not going to see it at the end. Place it on a multipurpose adhesive sheet and trim down.
NOTE: Make sure you have a good, clear spot to do this. Ensure you
do not have a window or door open or a fan on because leafing flakes are very light and can blow everywhere. Have a clean sheet of paper that has been creased down the middle so you can pour the flakes back into their container afterwards.
Peel off the adhesive sheet and lay the card flat on the scrap sheet. Start sprinkling the leafing flakes onto the adhesive, cover the whole thing very well, pressing them on. Next, take a clean dry paint brush, not too soft, to brush off the excess flakes that can go back into their container.
Take your embossing folder and put the leafing covered piece into it. You need to decide if you want your finished card with the flowers raise or recessed, then run it through your Bigshot machine to emboss it. See how gorgeous it comes out? I love this folder and it's one I'll use for many many years.
This is my completed card. I've placed my foil leafed, embossed layer onto a Basic Black card base. I've used a small strip of scrap card left over from another background I made that has copper metallic paint splats on it. Punched out the Story Label punch to put my sentiment on and added some black gems to bling it up even more. I've also decorated my insert paper with a strip of the leafed card too. A very striking card!
I hope you like this creation and information on how I created. FYI, I bought my leafing sheets from our local Bunnings Hardware store (Australia) and then tore up about 3 sheets each of copper, gold & silver into a clean take away container. They were not very expensive to purchase and will last a very long time for this kind of project. You may have seen me use these flakes on some wooden letters I decorated for Christmas gifts last year too. Fabulous product to keep in your stash and having the Stampin Up Multipurpose adhesive sheets on hand is another stable with in my supplies!
So, til next time, remember,
happy stamping, colouring & creating!
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