Because the Stampin’ Up! Last Chance List is extensive it takes me a while to get my head around it. After printing the list I go through my current catalogue page by page marking the items that are retiring. This helps me spot things I still want before they’re sold out. After that I compare the old and new catalogues to confirm what’s carrying over. That’s how I noticed the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder wasn’t in either category! In fact it’s still available, but now as an Online Exclusive.

I love the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder but thought of it as an “autumn” product. However it didn’t have to be. So today I decided to using on a much more spring-like project. I actually started to make a folded gift tag but changed my mind about half-way through and made a get well card instead.

HAND-PENNED & PRETTY

I began with the retiring Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set and a Tuxedo Black ink pad. First I cut a 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ piece of Basic White Card and stamped the “feel better friend” sentiment in the top right corner. Then I stamped the large two-flower image in the remaining space.

To colour I used Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers; Granny Apple Green on the leaves and Fresh Freesia for the petals. Finally I coloured the centre of the open flower with light Daffodil Delight.

With that done I cut a 2-7/8″ x 2-7/8″ piece of Fresh Freesia Card and mounted the stamped piece on top using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Tombow).

For my tag base I reached for a piece of Granny Apple Green Card from my scrap pocket. My plan was to cut and score this to make a 3″ x 3″ folded gift tag base. However I loved the colour combination so much I decided to use the Granny Apple Green as a layer on an A2 card base. So instead I trimmed the Granny Apple Green Card to 2-3/8″ x 5-1/2″.

LEAF FALL EMBOSSING

I could have left the card as it was but that’s when I remembered the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder and placed it into the embossing folder at an angle to make the most of the leaf design.

For my card base I wanted to have a fresh feel so I chose Thick Basic White Card. After cutting and scoring the card, I folded it along the scored line and sharpened the crease with a Bone Folder.

Next I cut a 2-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Fresh Freesia Card and, lining up the left edges, I mounted the embossed layer on top using liquid glue. Then I glued the layers to the card base up against the fold. With that done I added my assembled sentiment piece using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Now I just needed to decorate the inside of the card and envelope. Instead of using the stamp image I decided to have the embossing as my coordinating feature. First I embossed the flap of a Basic White Medium Envelope. After cutting a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White Card I embossed just a 1″ strip down the right hand side. Then using liquid glue I fixed the embossed white layer inside my card base. And just like that my project was complete.

I love this fresh colour combination and am so glad that instead of being retired along with the other 2021-2023 In Colors, Fresh Freesia is becoming one of the core colours in the Stampin’ Up! range. I was also right about that Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder, it really is perfect for any season. Have you bought yours yet?

For a “thinking of you” card using this embossing folder see my earlier blog post Leaf fall embossing.

PRODUCT LISTS

RETIRING PRODUCTS (only available while stocks last)

Although not used today the retiring Penned Flowers Dies that cordinate with the stamp set are on sale at 60% off.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES (these products are available from Stampin’ Up! but not found in any catalogue)

For the complete range of Online Exclusives products visit the Online Exclusives section of my online store.

CONTINUING PRODUCTS (however some prices may be higher once the 2023/2024 Annual Catalogue goes live on May 2nd)