Last week was very busy. Not only was I preparing for the April workshops, but on Saturday there was a demonstrator swap. The theme for this swap was the Autumn-Winter Mini. So I used the Big Shot for embossing and Vintage Vogue for stamping. Here are my 30 swaps...

This card uses the Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder to emboss the Whisper White card. I have altered the embossing using a chipboard frame so that the centre of the card is not embossed, perfect for the small Vintage Vogue flower and florish.

Stamps: Vintage Vogue (wood: 119191). Card/Paper: Rose Red (108613), Always Artichoke (108610), Whisper White (106549). Ink: Rose Red (101778), Always Artichoke (105219). Accessories: Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144). Tools: Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder (117335), Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

Patty Bennett shows two ways of achieving this embossed effect HERE and HERE. I wasn't game enough to cut my embossing folder, so I popped down to the local craft shop and picked up a pack of chipboard frames. The ones I purchased measured 8 cm x 8 cm, with a 5 cm opening. I then put it through my Big Shot...

Altered Textured Impressions Folder - using wood or chipboard frame
Sandwich (starting from the bottom):

1. Multipurpose Platform Tab 1 (comes with your Big Shot machine)
2. Embossing folder with cardstock inside
3. Chipboard frame
4. Standard Cutting Pad (comes with your Big Shot machine)

• Click HERE to contact me to order the Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder.
• Click HERE to see what else is in the new Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue.