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Sunday, October 31, 2021

Simple Sanding

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A simple card today - but one that I loved the outcome of.


I embossed the pale yellow panel, then sanded it to show the white core


Deep red rhinestones were added to accent the details.. the eye of the bird


and the flower centres


The sentiment was white embossed on red, and the main panel was mounted over red, green, and then the bright yellow base


The inside was finished with some red floral washi tape. 

I am linking this to:

Birds and flowers are outdoors


26 comments:

cotnob said...

A pretty card Maxine, a lovely embossing folder.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Sarn said...

That's a great technique and it's made a very pretty card.
Thanks for entering into the Allsorts Challenge this week.
Sarn x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A very effective technique to create a lovely look to your design. Thanks for sharing it with us at Allsorts this week in our Sentiment Challenge.
Lorraine

JD/ Jill said...

Pretty card!

Mac Mable said...

No wonder you loved the outcome Maxine as it is fabulous card. Great effect from the embossing folder and sanding and loving the pop of red x.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Great looking card and a technique I have not done in ages.

Glennis F said...

Sanding gives a great look with embossing folders, and this one is lovely Maxine

NanaConnie said...

Superb work with the sanded embossing and the gems, Maxine! I just want to say Thank You for playing in our "Anything Goes" challenge at Creative Knockouts this week. Good luck in the draw.
NanaConnie DT

At Home In New Zealand said...

I love the little birds sitting on the flowers :)

Billie A said...

So creative. I like this. Thanks for sharing over at Alphabet challenge, Crafty Catz.

aussie aNNie said...

What a lovely embossing folder and card, love this and your gorgeous design.
xx

Dawn T said...

Gorgeous Maxine. I have this folder - it's so pretty.

Gerrina said...

That is a technique I haven't done in a while...and the effect is so beautiful! (Don't know if I stil have some of that paper somewhere) Your card is so beautiful! Stay save and hugs, Gerrina

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Maxine, you added so much "glitz" to this card with all of the embellishments. What a great embossing folder!

R's Rue said...

So cute.

Debbie Mageed said...

Cute birthday card for our outdoors challenge! Thank you for playing with us at the Alphabet Challenge and hope you can join in again soon.
Debbie
Secrets To Stamping
Join my Creative Creases Challenge for fun folds!

Megan J said...

Hi Maxine, a wonderful card, I don't use my embossing folders nearly enough. Love the soft colour with the sanded embossing. Have a wonderful week... Megan

jaybea said...

This has turned out really well Maxine I also have not used this method in ages might have to give it go

Brenda said...

I am loving this one too Maxine! That embossing folder is awesome, love the little bird on the dandelion seeds. The sanding just brings the embossing alive! Loving the color combo as well, that little peek of green is so pretty. The deep red gems are perfect on this card. I love it! Hugs, Brenda

Kim said...

Beautiful! Sometimes simple leads to elegant and you accomplished that. Thanks for sharing with us at Polkadoodles.

Irish Cherokee said...

Very innovative. Beautifully designed. The rhinestones are the perfect accent. This is a fun card to get on a birthday.

Hugs and Blessings,
Jim

Linby said...

You've achieved a beautiful CAS card with this embossing folder. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge this week.

Aunty Sue said...

Lovely embosding and love the sanded areas thanks for sharing at Crafty Catz in our Anything Goes Challenge

Mia said...

This is a great card, Maxine. I have never tried sanding on my cards, but definitely I will. I LOVE your card, my friend. Kisses!!!

Michelle B. said...

Love the simplicity! That embossing folder is beautiful and I love the sanding technique. So glad you joined us at Creative Knockouts!

Neet said...

I have lots of core card but never thought of using it like this. How effective is that! So glad you like it yourself as we can be our own worse critics if we are not careful but I am not surprised you are happy with this. A delightful folder you chose.
Blessings, Neet xx