Hello everyone! I am thrilled to be on the Scrapbook & Cards Today blog sharing some fun projects with you! This summer I am totally obsessed with pineapples, not only eating them, but using them on my paper crafting projects. When I saw the Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Pineapple embossing folder, it had to be mine! Take and a look and see how I used the embossing folder to achieve three different looks!
On my first card, I added texture to my patterned paper by embossing it with the folder and sanding away the raised pineapple images.
Supplies: Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss 6x6 paper, Pineapple Embossing Folder; MFT Stamps Pinking Circle STAX; MFT Stamps Cork sheets; MFT Stamps Sweet Tooth cardstock; Teresa Collins Gold Metal Hearts; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Squares White Large, EZ Permanent Runner; Core'dinations Sanding Block
To achieve this look, place your patterned paper inside the embossing folder. Place the paper with your desired pattern up, laying on the raised images. By placing the paper this way, you will get the raised images on the correct side. Pass the paper and folder through your manual die cutting machine. Then gently sand away the raised images. Any fine gauge sand paper will work.
For my second card, I wanted to create my own patterned paper, where pineapples were the star!
I used ink and water to color the embossed images.
Supplies: Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Pineapple Embossing Folder; Fancy Pants Summer Sun Wood Veneer 6x6 paper; Maya Road Mini Pom Pom Trim Cloud White; MFT Stamps Sweet Tooth cardstock; MFT Stamps Lemon Drop, Limelight Inks; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Squares White Large, EZ Permanent Runner
After embossing a piece of white cardstock, I pressed yellow and green dye-based inks onto my craft mat. Then spritzed the ink lightly with water. Using a paintbrush, I colored the indented images. To add more depth, I colored each part of the pineapple twice. When the first layer of color dried, I went back and added another layer of deeper color.
Along with pineapples, I am a huge fan of gold!
So for this card, I went with a faux letterpress look with gold pineapples!
Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss 6x6 paper, Pineapple Embossing Folder; Fancy Pants Summer Sun Flair, Tag Pack, Insta Pack; MFT Stamps Sweet Tooth cardstock; Colorbox Gold ink; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Squares White Large, EZ Permanent Runner
Gold pigment ink was pressed into the raised pineapple images, directly on the embossing folder. Pigment ink needs to be used for this effect because it stays wetter longer. Keep your ink pad as level as possible, inking only the raised images. Some ink will get on the folder, simply wipe it away, or embrace it as I did. I thought the extra ink added some fun distressing. Place your cardstock inside the folder and pass through your manual die cutting machine. Be sure and clean your embossing folder afterwards. ~ Kimberly Crawford
THANK YOU so much for joining us today Kimberly and for sharing your love of pineapples and embossing folders! You can see more of Kimberly's BEAUTIFUL work on her blog, For the Love of Paper. You can also find her on Instagram and Twitter @kimberlystamps. Want to know one more place you'll find Kimberly's cards? In our soon to be available for preorder Creative Cards Vol. 1! Stay tuned!
LOVE this embossing folder! Definitely going to have to add it to my toolbox! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | July 23, 2015 at 11:27 AM
Such great versatility shared on this post! Love your designs and techniques~
Posted by: Kelly A. Crowl | July 23, 2015 at 11:30 AM
Gorgeous cards, love the embossing folder.
Posted by: Pamela McGillin | July 23, 2015 at 12:02 PM
Beautiful cards. So creative!
Posted by: Teresa M | July 23, 2015 at 02:56 PM
Wow! Thank you for the fab inspiration.
Posted by: Julie B | July 23, 2015 at 03:07 PM
Awesome ideas! I love having new ways to use embossing folders!!!
Posted by: Ruth Gauss | July 23, 2015 at 03:50 PM
Great cards! Love your techniques and tips and thank you for sharing!
Posted by: rosalie | July 23, 2015 at 04:19 PM
Such fun ideas, Kimberly! Love.those.pineapples!
Posted by: donna mikasa | July 24, 2015 at 01:51 AM
Pineapples must be the rage. I love the way the embossing folder place them to make a neat background!
Posted by: bette | July 24, 2015 at 08:21 AM
Oh my gosh i love it so much
Posted by: Monique Leslie | July 24, 2015 at 04:02 PM
Beautiful cards,Kimberly. Did you know the pineapple is a symbol of welcome? These cards would be welcomed by any recipient. TFS.
Posted by: Pat McCleary | July 24, 2015 at 08:42 PM
Love!
Posted by: L Melin | July 28, 2015 at 01:43 PM
Gorgeousness and loving those pineapples!!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | July 29, 2015 at 10:41 AM