How to color the Stampin’ Up! Sunflower Embossing Folder for Creative Crafters

Hi, Stampers!

A new Creative Crafters Challenge starts today and the theme is “Anything Goes” as always. I always look forward to sharing with you what I have been working on and today it’s two cards that I think I finally got right. Have you ever been stymied with making a card with something that you know will look beautiful but can’t make it work? Well, that was my issue with the Sunflower Embossing Folder. I finally decided that I was looking at the wrong side of the embossed paper! The embossed side is absolutely gorgeous but to color it like I did, you use the other side – the debossed side. I love how these two cards turned out and you will want to try it, too.

Ready to get your creative juices flowing? Pop over to the gallery for a little inspiration, and join us when you’re ready!

My Secrets!

Let’s start with the card base…

• I have two A2 cards, with the card base for one being cut to 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 and scored at 4-1/4. The second one is top folding so the paper measures 11 x 4-1/4 and scored at 5-1/2. It doesn’t matter which one you do – pick your favorite!

And now, the fun part!

• I have to say that the moment I saw the Sunflower embossing folder I loved it. But then, I tried using it and nothing suited my card style. Then, I saw Patty Bennett’s blog post and video and that helped me tremendously get over the creative block.
• One of the things I did was using the mini ink spots that I get in my Paper Pumpkin kits. The felt pads work much better than the foam ones that we currently have in stock. So, I used the Early Espresso mini ink spot on the debossed side of the Sunflower embossing folder and lightly rubbed it along the paper, making the outlines of the flowers stand out as well as the background areas between the flowers.
• After that, I began coloring the flowers and leaves with Stampin’ Blends (colors are listed below). I don’t think there’s a right or wrong way to color them though. You can use whatever coloring method you enjoy!
• Card #1: Once the coloring was complete, I stamped the sentiment from In Your Words stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink and cropped it out with the Perennial Postage die. Then, it was layered onto Mossy Meadow cardstock. I layered the Mossy Meadow and Gold Trim onto the card and popped up the sentiment panel on top.
• Card #2: Once the coloring was complete, I tied the Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon around the panel and glued it to the card base. Then, I stamped the sentiment from the Peace on Earth stamp set in Early Espresso ink and cropped it out with the Perennial Postage die.

Then, on the inside…

• Both cards got a layer of Daffodil Delight cardstock and white cardstock that was cut with the Perennial Postage die. The sentiment from the In Your Words stamp set was stamped before adhering the panel to the inside of the card.

I hope to share my card with these challenges:

1. 613 Avenue Create
2. A Perfect Time to Craft
3. A Place To Start
4. Allsorts
5. Ellibelle’s Corner
6. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
7. The Paper Funday
8. We Love Stamping

So, what do you think of my cards today? I love hearing from you!

Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.

If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…

• Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
• Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
• Also, follow me on Pinterest
• You can see My Secret Sale HERE

Today’s project supply list

In Your Words Host Cling Stamp Set (English) [156619]	Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165918]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119683]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111]	Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161673]	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882]	Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165288]	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]
Perennial Postage Dies [162607]	Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [166145]	Daffodil Delight 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Satin Ribbon [164715]	Mossy Meadow & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) [166158]

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Noah, who just got an unintentional buzz cut, loves to draw but still finds it difficult. So, I got him the Junior Spirograph and he just loves it! He is definitely a crafty boy and I am so happy about that!