Friday, March 12, 2021

Just Us Girls Challenge #575~Embossing Folder...You Two will make Amazing Parents, A House is not a Home without Paw Prints, Thanks for All You Do Butterfly collage

Hello,

Welcome to Just Us Girls Challenge #575, where lovely Bobby invites us to use embossing folders, which are gaining popularity at light speed, especially the 3D ones, as this week's Trend.


Shawna joins us once again as our March Guest Designer.  Her card is marvelous, as are those by my teammates. If you have time to visit and share comments, that would be wonderfully appreciated.

I don't have many embossing folders and they certainly haven't had a play in ages. Revisiting them was fun, even though I'm rusty and not particularly well-versed in using them 'creatively'. Result: a trio of cards that are essentially 'emboss-and-go'. Simplicity!  I may need to explore the 3D versions more carefully and, especially, check out some of the cool techniques that can be used with them. That's one of the many perks of card-making: always something new to try (and buy *grin*).



I've had this Paw Prints one for a while and I'm not sure quite how it fits for a card. Perhaps it's better suited for a simple frame to display as a piece of home decor. The message is one I whole-heartedly agree with!


And here's my little Lily, who's paw prints make our house a home!!


That's it from me; looking forward to seeing your embossing folder delights in the gallery.

Thank you for dropping by!



11 comments:

Cathy said...

Wonderful cards using embossing folders, I have loads of these so must try and play along! Adorable pic of Lily too! Cathy x

Jeanne said...

Your cards are lovely and you have some very pretty embossing folders. Especially that one with the butterfly. I tend to use them just as you do. I adore that picture of sweet Miss Lily. She is a cutie!! Thanks for sharing. Hugs!

Crafting Queen said...

Great cards, lovely embossing. Love your puppy so cute. Anesha x

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Three fabulous creations with some awesome embossing folders! I am totally loving that adorable baby card!

Bobby said...

The best thing about this challenge (and why I picked it) is that we will see a wide range of ways to use an embossing folder, from fancy techniques to the beautiful simplicity of yours, Carol.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Well done! Way to focus on embossing. Worked perfectly

Nancy said...

I do love your cards but I have to admit this pic of Lily has completely stolen my heart! That face must be so hard to resist! Love the simplicity of your cards as the embossed images speak for themselves. Please share Lily with us any time.

Lindsey said...

Yay, a cameo of Lily! All three cards are gorgeous, but that middle embossing folder - so cool!

Ina G said...

Love your threefer of cas embossed cards Carol. Just gorgeous as is your Lily. So sweet she would melt your heart.

Lisa Kind said...

Love the simplicity of your cards! The embossing folders do all the work! And your Lily is adorable!

Cécile RIBON said...

I totally love that gorgeous simplicity, Carol. An embossing folder and a lovely sentiment, are enough to create very pretty cards! Your little Lily is a true darling!