Saturday, February 14, 2026

Embossing

 Time for a new challenge at Allsorts, Val has chosen the fun theme of embossing,
heat or dry, anything goes is also accepted.
 
I went with dry embossing on Valentine cards: 
 


I picked out masculine and feminine papers for this, did some dry embossing,
 layering and added ink to the dry embossing on the first card to make the
hearts stand out more.  
 
Supplies:
Embossing Folder: Darice Heart 
Stamp-retired Close to my Heart
Heart dies: Elizabeth Craft Designs Scalloped Hearts
Patterned papers from my stash 
 
 Join us for the fun at Allsorts to see design team inspirations and a
chance to win: 
 
Lisa Horton Rambling Woodgrain Rose embossing folder and coordinating stencils.
 
 

 
A few fun challenges for the first card-re/pink:
 Can You Handle the Pressure  - Twist of die cuts  2/26
Just Us Girls #810 -Valentine 2/19
 
The Diva's That Cut Paper -red/pink  3/1 
Time Out Challenge #306 I chose: pink, red and heart for Valentines Day 
 
 
 

27 comments:

brenda said...

Two lovely Valentines card showcasing embossing Donna, the first probably my fav as do like tone on tone colour and think the second ideal for a man in particular.

B x

Lisa said...

The dry embossing really shines on both designs. The tone‑on‑tone hearts on the first card feel soft and elegant, and the added ink brings out the texture beautifully. The second card has a great balance of pattern and dimension, and the more neutral palette gives it a strong masculine feel. A lovely pair of Valentines with thoughtful details throughout.

Darlene said...

WOW! These are both just beautiful! I love Lisa Horton 3D folders and this set is a real beauty!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Can You Handle the Pressure challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Can You Handle the Pressure Co-Owner

Michelle N. said...

Great use of that embossing folder-wonderful cards! Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Divas!

Sarn said...

Both cards are really lovely Donna. Perfect for today!
Happy Valentine's Day to you xxx

Gail L said...

These are both great!

Ellibelle said...

Both are beautifully done. I especially love the first one.

Bobby said...

Your pink Valentine is gorgeous, Donna. Inking over the embossing really makes is stand out. Thanks for sharing your card with us at Just Us Girls and Time Out.

Liz said...

Two super Valentine cards, Donna.
Liz xx

Helen said...

Two great cards - beautifully put together.

Helen x

Craftyfield said...

I love the distressed background of your first, almost like wood panelling, Donna. The second card has a contemporary vibe that would be perfect for younger Valentines. x

Lia said...

Two great Valtinecards and I especially like the pink one!
Lia DT CYHTP

Linby said...

Two fab cards. I do like the second one the most with it's modern design.

Lynne said...

Two lovely cards Donna. I think the top one is my favourite.

Lisa Elton said...

Two wonderful Valentine cards, Donna! Thanks for sharing the lovely pink one with us at Just Us Girls!

Shirley said...

Very nice.;

wannabcre8tive said...

Both cards are beautiful. I think the second is my fav. I love the paper.

Marina said...

Two great ways to use the heart motif!

Barb Finnical said...

These are both lovely cards, Donna! The one that you entered with us at Word Art Wednesday is especially delightful. I love the texture that you were able to achieve creating this. Thanks so much for playing along with us! We always appreciate you!

Lorraine said...

Two gorgeous valentine cards Donna
Thanks for having me as GDT at Allsorts this time.
Lorraine x

Darnell said...

I love both of your pretty Valentine designs using embossing, Donna! Well done with adding the ink to the first design and the fun layering on the second! Hugs, Darnell

Arlene said...

Thank you for submitting the pink card to our challenge this month. I love the dry embossing on the background. So glad you joined our February challenge of using red and or pink as your major color at Die Cut Divas.

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Two lovely Valentines, Donna. I really love the first and the way the embossed panel compliments the pattern on the heart. Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out.

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Your valentines are lovely. I love the first one for Time Out. The background is so gorgeous, and the scalloped heart with the flowers and cupids looks marvelous atop it. Just a note for future reference, at Time Out, we have a limit on the number of links to other challenges. The limit is a total of five including ours. Hope to see you and your wonderful work in our gallery for future challenges.

Sarah said...

Love the texture on these gorgeous cards x

Nora Noll said...

What STUNNING cards!! I love the embossing on the background!

Maria said...

Two wonderful Valentine cards! Lovely scalloped hearts and love the heart embossed background!