My shining star

My shining star

Friday 31 January 2014

playtime!

Well did you get the four day deal from Sheena? I didn't - but I did get a few bits of it from Crafters Companion! Here's the result of my first play with a couple of the embossing folders - all of which i love to bits!



This card is 8x8 and has been made using the A4 sunflower folder. I cut my A4 embossed card to 7x7 then set about the embossed images with distress ink - scattered straw, spiced marmalade, tea dye and walnut stain and mowed lawn. The offcut of the A4 I used to create the corner flowers - they were similarly coloured, then I added spray and shine and fussy cut before adding to the card. The leaves were cut using a spellbinders die and the ribbon came from my stash. The sentiment is from an LOTV set and was cut out using a spellbinders die.

I'd like to enter this for the following challenges:

As you like it asyoulikeitchallenge- fave style and why - I just love doing backgrounds and playing with inks!
PCJpaper-craftingjourney: Emboss it.

I also had a go with one of the smaller embossing folders and the faux leather technique - 


I've painted it with the primary elements too - I'm waiting for sheena to put her u-tube film up as I've gone and deleted the programme. I like the result but since it was done from memory it might be better next time! Lol!

Big Hugs to you - hope you have a wonderful Friday - I'll be travelling up to my craft course later - can hardly contain my excitement!

Big Hugs Rachel xx



26 comments:

  1. Fabulous Rachel one of my favourite flowers too! Have a fabulous weekend looking forward to seeing what you do! Susan x

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  2. WOW! These are gorgeous Rachel. I love the embossing, wonderful colours and beautiful detailing too.
    I hope you have a fabulous weekend - I think you will!
    Hugs Sue xxx

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  3. Two fab projects Rachel !! I'm also going to have a go at Sheenas faux leather !!

    Here's the link for her YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfunaRazSSo&feature=youtu.be

    hugs Diane xx

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  4. Rachel I love that sunflower embossing folder, and like how you have made the flowers out of the bits. Have a good weekend. Hazel x

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  5. Love both of these Rachel but adore the sunflowers, will have a go later at the faux leather. Speak to you before you go off for the weekend

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  6. Gorgeous card Rachel, the sunflowers are wonderful. I saw the faux leather technique and really must give this a go, after a trip to the chemist for materials! Have a safe journey and can't wait to see you tomorrow, we will likely arrive in time for the first class. Big hugs, Anne x

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  7. Gorgeous Rachel, love the sunflowers and great faux leather. I will admit to buying them all, I hope to use them over the weekend.

    Sue xx

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  8. gorgeous pieces and love the faux leather it looks fab x as usual playing catch up :( hugs x trace x

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  9. Fabulous card Rachel, really bright and cheery, just what we need just now ! and I love the faux leather technique, it looks quite amazing and realistic. Hugs Jennifer xx

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  10. Gorgeous card Rachel and I love the faux leather effect.
    Hope you have a great weekend.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  11. Rachel love the way you inked the sunflowers and clever idea to fuzzy cut the flowers and add them on top too
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  12. Hi Rachel, what wonderful cards, the sunflower one is stunning, what colours!! and beautiful design too.
    Love too the gorgeous colours and embossing of the butterfly one, and Aaron's card is fantastic, a great card for a young man. It's a fabulous image and the colours and textures are wonderful, have a great time at your course, hugs Kate x

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  13. Morning sweetie,t his is absolutely gorgeous, hugs Pops x

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  14. Love both of these. Will have to try the faux leather technique.

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  15. Two gorgeous cards Rachel, I love the sunflowers.
    Enjoy your weekend.
    Pauline
    x

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  16. These are fabulous Rachel, l got all of the folders as I couldn't choose between them. Your faux leather one is brilliant! Enjoy your weekend with Hels and say hi to her for me!

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  17. Fabulous inkiness!! Thanks for sharing with us at AYLI and showcasing your style!! Good Luck! Sarah

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  18. So very jealous, but so very proud too! They are gorgeous Rachel, really stunning embossing, love them all! Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with soon xx

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  19. Beautiful cards Rachel and I love your faux leather, I saw Sheena do it on C&C tv and it looked amazingly like leather :)
    Hugs
    Dawn x

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  20. Both beautiful love the sunflowers and love the faux leather technique
    Carol x

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  21. this is fabulous! beautiful made

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  22. A gorgeous card Rachel. Love the colours.
    Mags
    x

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  23. These are both so pretty hun, love them. Hope you are doing well
    Lindsay xx

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  24. WOW Rachel, these are lovely......I've ordered a couple of new folders....missed out on the'big deal'...too dithery!!! I'm just waiting to get some Kraft card to try the faux leather! xxxx

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  25. Wow, beautiful cards! Love all your embossing! Thanks for joining us at PCJ last week.. HUgsxx

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