Mushrooms were definitely on-trend for 2024. Everywhere I looked I saw mushroom motifs in home decor, but they also really integrated the paper crafting world. I don't know what it is about these magical little spores, but they definitely attract attention. I love it when I go hiking in the woods and I come across a beautiful, very fascinating mushroom. They always make great photographs. In fact, I would say it is almost impossible to take a bad picture of a mushroom! They are so photogenic. 😀.
I've purchased a few mushroom decor pieces for my home and garden last year, and while I was at it, I also bought some new mushroom dies, stamps, and embossing folders. For this week's craft post, I thought I'd show you a few cards I made using my new mushroom paper crafting products from Spellbinders.
"Enchanted Mushroom" Stitched Cards
My first set of cards uses both the "Enchanted Mushroom" stitching die set and the "Mushroom Harvest" embossing folder from Spellbinders.
For the first card, I created the background with the "Mushroom Harvest" embossing folder and I decided to leave it white. I then cut, ink blended, stitched, and assembled the mushroom pieces and glued them to the white embossed background. I added three rhinestones for embellishment and the sentiment is a die cut from the set.
For my second card using the "Enchanted Mushrooms" Stitched dies, I ink blended the embossing folder with pink, red, and blue inks then spritzed it with a glimmer spray.
I didn't really like the way the second card turned out, and I prefer the one with the white background. Which is your favorite?
"Mushroom Harvest"
I really love the way this card turned out. It was a painstaking difficult process, but it was worth it.
To make this card, I simply colored the embossing folder with Copic Markers. I had to be very gentle or the raised part would press in. Once the whole embossing folder was colored, I added a sentiment from retired Stampin' Up! from the "Natural Beauty" set. It is popped up on dimensionals with a red ribbon behind it.
Have A Great Day! Amy
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Such lovely cards! I also love photographing mushrooms. I have seen people foraging for them, but I would be way too scared to do that!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, I have seen people foraging too, but I would be a nervous wreck.
DeleteYour card is so pretty, visiting you from Tuesdays With a Twist. I'm starting my own link party Tuesday, Jan 14 called Wednesdays in the Studio. I'd love to have you join! https://studio27byjenniferadams.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThank you. Oh, that's awesome you're starting a new party. Too many blogs are closing their parties, we need some new ones!
DeleteAll of them are so pretty; I have noticed more mushrooms "popping up" in the crafting world for sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteAll of the cards are so wonderfully done!
ReplyDeleteThank. you!
DeleteThe cards are very cheerful and cute. I like to eat mushrooms but do not have any mushroom motifs !
ReplyDeleteThanks! I like to eat them too! It's actually odd how many people don't like mushrooms though.
DeleteAll three are so beautiful and such great techniques. I too think I like the CAS style more but also love the mixed media look of the second version. (Hard to pick a favorite!!) And how great the copic coloring looks on the last one!
ReplyDeleteI have several mushroom stamps but would you believe I've not made a single card using a mushroom stamp last year??!! I do love them too and always hope to see some when hiking. I'm even excited when they pop up in my backyard :)
Thanks Ellie! I have some mushroom stamps I haven't used yet myself. I made it a goal of mine to go through all my paper crafting stuff and use at least once something I purchased but never used. It's sad to see how many unused items I actually have.
DeleteAmy, how adorable! I just love the way your cards turned out. I love the color combinations, as well. Thank you for sharing with us at the Crazy Little Lovebirds Link Party #71.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Stephanie, and you're welcome!
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