One embossed panel, two cards...

I have a new 3D embossing folder and decided to use it to make a couple of cards. I started by embossing a single white panel. I was so taken with the embossed design--it really is lovely--that I thought it should decorate more than one card. So why not cut it into two pieces and use it for two cards, instead of one?

For this first card, I just left the embossed panel as it came from the folder. I thought it would be perfect for a sympathy card.

I added the narrow blue strip to finish the edge of the embossed panel and then popped up a blue, scalloped oval with a stamped and die-cut sentiment.

I decided to keep this card very simple and not even add any pearls or gems.

On the inside, I added a stamped sentiment and a stamped image of a leafy branch.

My second card--made with the remaining piece of my embossed panel, was made in much the same way. This time, however, I used a small blending brush and my chalks to add a tiny bit of color to the embossing. I sprayed the panel with a finishing spray so that the chalk didn't rub off.

I added a strip of pink CS to each side of the embossed panel.

I found the die-cut sentiment in my stash, so I simply glued it to a pretty scalloped oval and popped it up on my card.

This time I added three pink gems for embellishment.

On the inside, I stamped a sentiment in black and a couple of hearts in pink.

I think I am going to try embossing a panel of white core, colored cardstock and sanding it to see how it looks. I've sanded 2D embossed panels before, but never 3D. Have you? Did you like the results?

I will share my results here on Paper Panacea.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.

Cheryl