Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder: Product Review

Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog has some new dies and folder for the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine. The folder that I am reviewing tonight is called: Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Folder Petals-A-Plenty. It is item #116824 and is priced at $7.95. You will find it on page 21 of the mini catalog. This folder is exclusive to Stampin' Up! and coordinates with the Berry Christmas stamp set (item #116509) and Christmas Cocoa Specialty paper (item #116770) ... all on page 21 of the mini catalog.

I created 4 cards recently using the Petals-A-Plenty folder. It is so easy to use with the Big Shot and the results are stunning.


Card #1 ...
Old Olive card stock for the base (item #100702)
Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (item #115672) for the snowflake background
Real Red card stock (item #102482) for the accent under the ribbon
Sleigh Bells Ribbon (item #116795 - Holiday Mini)
Ornament Paper Punch (item #116794 - Holiday Mini)
Versamark Ink (item #102283) for the inside of the ornament and accented it with glitter glue
Princess Time stamp set (item #116720) for the tiny flower in the ornament

For this card I used just a touch of accent using the Petals-A-Plenty under the ribbon.


Card # 2
Real Red card stock (item #102837)
Whisper White card stock (item #100730)
Real Red 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (item #115607)
Christmas Greetings stamp set (item #115448)
Real Red Classic Ink (item #103133)

This is the card that I made using the silk flower I changed the color on with Stampin' Write markers. I love the textured look behind the flower. It reminds me of a Christmas package all wrapped and ready to be given to a very special person.


Card #3
Real Red card stock (item #102837)
Whisper White card stock (item #100730)
Real Red Classic Ink (item #103133)
Real Red 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (item #115607)
Silver Elastic Cord (item #109866 - Holiday Mini)
Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (item #115672)
Ornament Paper Punch (item #116794 - Holiday Mini)
Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (item #115370)
Brushed Silver card stock (item #100712)
Modern Label paper punch (item #116630)
Word Window paper punch (item #105090)

I thought the Silver Elastic Cord added a realistic touch to the ornament. You can also purchase it in gold (item #109867). I learned a new technique on how to mask out an area of the impressions folder so that it does not emboss. Great way to highlight an area for stamping etc. Will show how to do that later in the week.

Card #4
Real Red card stock (item #102837)
Old Olive card stock for the base (item #100702)
Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (item #115672)
Ornament Paper Punch (item #116794 - Holiday Mini)
Christmas Greetings stamp set (item #115448)
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (item #100908)

For this card I put the card front into the folder and ran it thru (again masking the area so not all of it embossed). Also embossed some real red card stock and then punch out ornament designs.

Wanted to show numerous way to use the folder. They really are versatile. I'm sure that you will think of even more ways to use it. I believe it is a folder that could be used year round not just at the holidays.

If you have any questions or would like to place an order, please contact me directly or place your order thru my Stampin' Up! website.


Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net/
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)