dry embossing - Right as Rain

Tim Holtz | Funky Floral Wreath

Hello! Today I’m sharing a floral wreath card with both texture and soft watercolor detail. I cut the pieces from the Funky Floral Wreath set from watercolor cardstock that had been colored with Distress Spray Stains.

The assembled wreath is layered over a kraft background that I dry-embossed with the Woodgrain folder (Sizzix 666297) for texture. I finished the design with a sentiment from the Simple Sayings stamp set, cut with a tag in the Tag Collection set (Sizzix 658784), keeping the overall look clean while letting the wreath take center stage.

Distress Spray Stains: Squeezed Lemonade, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Tumbled Glass, Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry

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Spellbinders | Summer Camp Fox

Hello! This summer-themed card features a fox dressed for water sports, next to a framed stenciled outdoor scene, both layered on a dry-embossed star background. The frame could be used to add a photo of a child camper, turning this water-sports fox card into a personalized summer keepsake. One of the highlights of the Spellbinders Summer Camp Collection is the ability to create different scenes, from hiking and campfire adventures to canoeing and water activities. You can see other cards with the collection HERE and HERE.

- With the Wishing Stars folder, dry-emboss an A2-size cardstock panel. Attach to the card base.
- Cut a frame with the Memory Frames die. Stamp the Summertime Sentiments onto the frame. Stencil the Lakeside Memories scene. Trim to fit behind the Memory Frames frame and attach. Add assembly to the card base.
- Cut the fox, his outfit, and the fishing pole with dies in the Trailside Trio and Splash Days sets. Assemble as needed. Add assembly to the card.

Spellbinders | Floral Birthday Card

Hello! Today’s card features a framed bouquet set against a dry-embossed background for added texture and depth. The die-cut “Happy Birthday” sentiment anchors the design at the bottom of the frame, while a patterned paper card base adds a subtle layer of color and interest. The combination of florals, embossing, and framing creates a birthday card that feels both polished and warm. Of course, this same design could be used for many occasions.

- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
- With the Leaf & Bloom dies, cut the flowers, stems, and leaf spray. Assemble.
- With the Mirrored Arch Labels set, cut a frame by nesting two dies, one larger than the other, and cutting them together. Use the die in between those sizes to cut cardstock and dry-emboss with the Distress Mix 3D folder. Adhere the dry-embossed panel to the back of the frame.
- Cut the sentiment with the Layered Happy Birthday set. Assemble.
- Layer the blooms onto the dry-embossed background. Trim at the bottom. Add the assembled sentiment to the base with foam squares.
- Add assembly to the card base.

Spellbinders | Market Shopping

Hello! Today, I am sharing a card created with this month’s Large Die of the Month Kit at Spellbinders. The shopping bag filled with produce, flowers, bread, milk, and cheese has a French market feel that makes it easy to build a scene full of everyday beauty. For this card, I used patterned paper for the bag to add a bit of personality and set it against a dry-embossed background for a soft texture.

- Dry-emboss an A2-size cardstock panel and add it to a card base.
- With dies in the Large Die of the Month Kit, cut the shopping bag pieces from patterned paper. Add the back piece to the card base. I cut the front panel 1/2″ longer than the amount shown. I scored the panel twice and adhered a 1/4″ flap to the back of the card. By doing so, I created a bottom for the bag.
- With dies in the Large Die of the Month Kit, cut the shopping bag contents and assemble as required. Add to the inside of the bag.
- Better Press the sentiment and cut with its coordinating die. Add to the front of the shopping bag.
- Adhere the bag closed with foam square adhesive.

Spellbinders | Potted Pansies Card

Hello! If you’re waiting on this month’s Spellbinders Die of the Month Kit, you’re in for something special. The pansies are beautifully designed, with bloom variations that make arranging them feel both easy and expressive. paired the arrangement with a dry-embossed background for subtle texture and added a patterned paper mat. The sentiment, “You’re in My Thoughts,” makes this a card perfect for reaching out with a quiet moment of care and connection.

- Dry-emboss an A2-size panel of Classic White cardstock and add it to a card base.
- Cut patterned paper with the largest die in the Mirrored Arch Labels set and add to the card base.
- Cut the pansies, greenery, and pot from a variety of cardstock colors using dies in the Small Die set. Assemble as required.
- Better Press the Always and Forever sentiment and cut with the coordinating die.
- Add the elements to the card base with glue, dot adhesive, and foam adhesive.