Technique Tuesday - Inky Dry Embossing

Welcome to another edition of Technique Tuesday - today I am playing with an ole favourite - Inky Dry Embossing to make embossing folder details POP!

Today’s card design was inspired by playing with a few challenges:

Stamp2Cre8 Inky Fingers team challenge - 

we were given some Stitched Stocking DSP, coordinated coloured and white cardstock, the white circle die cut , piece of red stitched ribbon and a white button as embellishments and challenged to create a card by adding a card base, stamped images or dies and a sentiment.

INKspirational - Christmas in July challenge #372 

Tic Tac Toe challenges #tttc297 bottom row for the win - any die shape, layers and embossing.

Just Add Ink challenge #JAI790 to use dies or stencils I used dies. 

The Card Concept colour palette revisit this time I chose Real Red, Peaceful Pine, Gold Metallic and white.

I am getting inky the Stitched Stocking DSP, Stylish Shape dies, Stitched Red ribbon, a White Button embellishment, Festive Cheer stamps & dies, Swirls of Magic embossing folder, Real Red, Peaceful Pine, Gold Metallic inks, unbranded gold twine.  

 

I love the adding ink to embossing folder effect. I have added real red ink to the debossed (flat) side of the folder and embossed with white cardstock - the red really makes the white raised embossing pop. Another fun Christmas card ready for December mail out 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Minimalist Monday vibes

Welcome to another edition of minimalist Monday - honing the clean and simple design concept.

Today’s card design was inspired by playing along to a few different challenges:

TGIF Challenges #tgifc586 … just had to play along with this adorable farm mood board!

Freshly Made Sketches #freshlymadesketches #745 fun little square focal point design.

Global Design Project #gdp556 Case the Designer - Emma Goddard … such a fun colour palette I chose to use Lemon Lime, Strawberry Slush and Calypso Coral. 

 

Inspire.Create stamping challenges #220 to create a single layer design. 

Getting inky with the June 2026 POM Wild Bunch, Sincerely Noted Mix & Match ephemera pack, Lemon Lime, Strawberry Slush, Calypso Coral inks with blending brushes, Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake, Ivory and Pale Pink blends, 3/4” punch to create sun  mask and rhinestones.

Single layer design’s are definitely a stretch of creativity for me - but he’s a cute little Highland Cow who can steal the show! 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Fun Fold Friday

Welcome to another edition of Fun Fold Friday. Today’s card was from part of a fun fold swap with the Stamp2Cr8 team so not sure of its official name.

Products used in the project: True Blue Floral DSP December 2025 POM, Stitched Shapes Dies, Mini Corrugated embossing folder, Friendly Foliage stamp set, Metallic Gem dots, blue ribbon. 

Measurements on photo

Quick video of it opening 

Fun little fold that shows off your pretty DSP nicely! 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Thinking of You Thursday

Welcome to another edition of Thinking of You Thursday! Today’s card design was inspired by our Stamp2Cr8 monthly team’s creative challenge for this week to create a project using an entire Suite. 

I’m getting inky with the Natures Symphony Suite - I honestly love everything about this suite - the sentiments in the stamp set, the large dies, ribbon, metallic hexagon gems! I’ve paired with the Spotlight on Nature dies and added in some soft vellum with the Secret Sea foliage pieces. 

Great designs to be made for both masculine and feminine vibes!

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

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Whimsical Wings & Things Wednesday

Welcome to another edition of Whimsical Wings & Things Wednesday - nothing more whimsical than a day spent playing pool side! 

Today’s design was inspired by playing along with several challenges:  

Freshly Made Sketches has this fun sketch #FMS744 

Inspired By #IB396 - I was inspired by the poolside theme and bright colour palette. I’m playing with Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo and Timid Tiger

Just Us Girls #JUG831 - Word PLAY which is perfect for a poolside day!  

Time Out Challenge #317 had a fun Water theme to go with my pool side design.

Getting inky with Summer Happiness Bundle, Cutest Crew stamp set for my sentiment, Artisan Sketched Garden DSP, Mini Corrugated embossing folder for the flip flop soles, Coastal Cabana and Timid Tiger markers and White Gel pen.

Fun final design for the pool lover on my mailing list. The pool towel is Melon Mambo cardstock with white gel pen polka dots to coordinate with the polka dots on my DSP. Sunglasses are due cut from Washi Tape, Flip Flops are dies and I embossed the soles to give them dimension. Camera is stamped and coloured and die cut. 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Technique Tuesday - Split Diagonal Card

Welcome to another edition of Technique Tuesday - today’s edition is a quick and simple Split Diagonal Design inspired by Patty Bennett. 

My design was inspired by a couple challenges

TGIF challenges #tgifc585 for the fun sketch that’s perfect for trying this technique with!

The Card Concept #228b Colour palette - I’ve chosen Metallic Gold, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Shaded Spruce. 

As You See It - challenge #376 to use your favourite embossing folder - I’m giving my new Swirls of Magic a go and well pretty sure this is going to be one of my many favourites because well I can’t choose between all my babies they are all special to me 🤣

Another round of Sweet Stampin’ Christmas in July 😊

I’m getting inky with the Festive Cheer and Swirls of Magic embossing folder from the July online exclusives paired with the Peaceful Pines shimmer brush pen and Wink of Stella and some Rhinestones coloured with blends. Unbranded gold metallic twine. 

Split Diagonal Measurements - very easy technique to switch things up a bit.

Adorable Holiday card to add to my collection - definitely going to be ready this year with getting a head start with all the Christmas in July challenges. 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Minimalist Monday

Welcome to another Minimalist Monday - trying to perfect my clean and simple design skills.

Today’s design was inspired by playing along to a few challenges.

Case-ing Tuesday Sketches #572 casing the May-August 2026 Page 54. 

The Paper Players colour palette - I’m playing with Flirty Flamingo, Bubble Bath, Granny Apple Green and Lemon Lolly. 

Addicted to CAS Code Word UP …. I’ve chosen to add butterflies flying up into my design. 

Getting inky with Friendly Foliage for my sentiment, Gilded Wings Accents, 1 7/8” circle punch, Rhinestone gems, Flirty Flamingo, Bubble Bath, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lolly, Gold Metallic ink. 

Final design is a clean and simple cheerful ‘Get Well Soon’ card. 

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

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