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Thanks, Merci, Danke And More

May 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

Have you ever bought an embossing folder and been a bit underwhelmed when it finally arrived? I know I have, although rarely with Stampin’ Up! Still, it makes me think very carefully about what embossing folders I decide to buy. This week I finally got my hands on one of the double packs of embossing folders designed for the Mini Cut & Emboss Machine. Thanks & Hello was my first choice from the 2021/2022 Annual Catalogue and oh my goodness they are amazing! Despite their compact size they definitely pack a punch as today’s thank you card shows.

Gender neutral card featuring an embossed sentiment layer with "thanks" in English, French, German and many other languages. Created using the Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

THANKS IN MANY LANGUAGES

As soon as I unpacked the embossing folder I had an idea for a masculine / gender neutral card. After a little thought I chose the Thanks embossing folder for my first project, the Hello folder will come later.

To really make the embossed design pop I decided to use the inked embossing folder technique. For this I opened up the embossing folder and gently pressed a Soft Succulent ink pad all over the inside (on the logo side). Then I carefully placed a 3-1/2″ x 6″ piece of Soft Succulent Card inside the folder and ran it through my Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. When I opened up the folder the card was beautifully embossed but with a darker background between the words.

With that done I set the piece aside and began work on the rest of the card.

I started by using my Paper Trimmer to cut and score a 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ piece of Soft Succulent Card. Then I folded it along the scored line and sharpened the crease with a Bone Folder to make my card base.

WELL SUITED

Then I chose a textile effect piece from the Well Suited Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack. With its subtle pattern this neutral background would allow the embossed “thanks” layer to stand out.

First I cut a 2-3/8″ x 6″ piece of the DSP and using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Tombow) fixed it to the flap of a Basic White Medium Envelope. Then I trimmed off the excess with Paper Snips, using the edge of the flap as a guide.

Next I cut two 1/2″ x 5-1/4″ pieces and a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White Card. Using liquid glue once again I attached the DSP strips to the bottom and top edges of the Basic White Card. Then I added the assembled layer to the inside of the card base.

Now all I had left to do was the front of the card.

Gender neutral card featuring an embossed sentiment layer with "thanks" in English, French, German and many other languages. Created using the Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

First I needed one last piece of DSP, this time 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ and I glued it to the front of the card base.

Next I trimmed the embossed thanks layer to 3″ x 5-1/2″ and glued it onto 3-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Basic White Card. Then for extra interest decided to use some Gray Granite twine from the Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack. I wrapped the twine three times around the bottom of the assembled layers and secured it on the back with Tear & Tape Adhesive. Finally, instead of a bow, I tied a short piece of twine around the three strands with a simple knot.

To finish I attached the completed layer to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals and my project was done.

OK I am officially in love with this embossing folder. It’s not a 3D embossing folder but still manages to create an amazing textured layer. What do you think? I can’t wait to show you the “Hello” one from the set. Watch this space…

PRODUCT LIST

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Well Suited 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Well Suited 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Basic White Medium Envelopes
Basic White Medium Envelopes
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad
Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders
Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Paper Snips
Paper Snips
Paper Trimmer
Paper Trimmer
Bone Folder
Bone Folder
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Dimensionals

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Filed Under: Cards, Masculine Cards, Sentiment Cards (miscellaneous), Thank You Cards Tagged With: inked embossing folder technique, masculine, Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders, Well Suited DSP

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