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Monday, February 17, 2014

Embossing is Boss Simply Inspired Bog Hop


Welcome to another Simply Inspired Blog Hop!  I love being part of this group of talented Close To My Heart women and that periodically we can all combine our talents to give you a hop that is sure to inspire. This time we've chosen to focus on the brand new Close To My Heart embossing folders. Hold onto your hats. This is a BEAUTIFUL hop!


If you have come here from the classy and creative Debbi Fournier's blog you are on the right path. This blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

Card box closed: inside are 5 matching cards and envelopes
I chose to create a Card Box filled with 5 matching cards and envelopes, all using a bit of dry embossing on them. I focused on 2 of the new embossing folders:  the Dots and the Quatrefoil  folders.  We have 3 other designs to choose from though!  I also used the Ariana papers, matching Complements Dimensional Elements, Ariana Assortment, some Bitty Sparkles and our Trinkets Wooden Shapes. I sponged the edges of a few things using the Cashmere Pad and a Round Sponge and I lightly sanded the dry embossed cardstock pieces with a fine grit sandpaper from our Sanding Kit to give it a bit of a shabby chic look, which I thought went perfectly with the look of the Ariana papers.  At the end of this post, you can find photos and links to these products on my website.


Ariana Cards that go inside the box (I also included envelopes but didn't include them in the photo)
 
Card box open with cards and envelopes inside

 

Now hop on over to the beautiful and brilliant Sheri Rottler's blog to see her work!  Be sure to visit all of the Close To My Heart Consultants in the hop to get some great crafting ideas.  Contact me or shop directly from my website to get your products from this beautiful new catalog today. 

Don't forget that when you purchase 2 packages of colored cardstock this month, you get an embossing folder of your choice for FREE ($8.95 value). You can do that right on my website.




 

17 comments:

Laurel said...

I love all of the embossing! Great job!

Katy said...

Supercalifradgilisticexpialidocious!!!!! OMGSH this is absolutely STUNNING!!!!

Pamela OConnor said...

Jaw dropping gorgeous!!! Love the card box, but those cards are to die for!!!

Unknown said...

Just stunning! I love the colors you used. And that quatrefoil folder rocks!!!

Keeley Kirwan said...

Beautiful Cards Karen!!

Beth Naumann said...

GORGEOUS!!!!

Bren Hughes said...

So cheery & fun! Love it all!

Brenda said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! This is my favorite paper, and you have made it even prettier! Oh, it's so wonderful to learn from you!

Krista Hershberger ---- Krista's Crafty with CTMH said...

What a BEAUTIFUL creation...from the card box to the gorgeous cards inside!! Love, LOVE! :)

Lynn said...

I LOVE this set and all these beautiful colors. So cheerful and springy!

Unknown said...

Wowie. Love them all. Fabulous work as expected!

Korinne said...

I am in love with all of this!

Artistic U said...

I love your emphasis on pink with the Ariana. So beautiful and it just makes me happy to look at them.

Blythe said...

Beautiful. As always, you've done an amazing job!

Unknown said...

Beautimous!!! So happy and springy - love the embossing!

Lisa Stenz said...

Oh my word!!!! You know I have a "thing" for card sets! Card sets and firefighters. (OK, did I just share that on your blog?? LOL) Anyway, back to your awesome project... I LOVE it and want to make one for myself right now! xoxo

Karen said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! You are the "boss" Karen Pedersen!

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