Shining Bright: Floral Card with Metallic Pearl Inks & 3D Embossing

Hello craft lovers!

I am back today to share another vibrant floral project, and this time I’m playing with rich, shimmering metallic inks. There’s something so magical about watching metallic pigments blend together and catch the light, especially when paired with deep 3D floral textures.

For this card, I started by experimenting with Cloud 9 Metallic Pearl Inks on my glass mat. By dabbing a few vivid shades, spritzing them with water, and pressing watercolor paper directly into the pool of pigment, I achieved a soft, fluid background loaded with metallic shine. To bring out the full richness of the colors, I blended a bit more ink across the panel before placing it into Lisa Horton’s 3D Carnations Embossing Folder.

Passing it through the die-cutting machine instantly brought the entire design to life with incredible dimension. To make those raised floral details pop even further, I gently swiped a light pearl metallic ink pad over the top of the embossed pattern. The subtle highlight catches the light beautifully from every angle! I finished the card with a bold, dark "Let's Celebrate" sentiment right in the corner to ground the design and balance out all the colorful shimmer.

I hope this piece inspires you to pull out your metallic inks and embossing folders for your next creative session! Let me know in the comments what color combinations you’d love to try with this technique.

Happy crafting!

Natalia x

Festive Poinsettia Card with Lisa Horton Metallic Inks

 Hi everyone!

Today I want to share a festive Christmas card featuring the gorgeous Poinsettia 3D embossing folder and Metallic Inks from Lisa Horton Crafts!

To create this shimmering background, I blended vibrant liquid metallic inks over watercolor paper before running it through the 3D embossing folder. Adding deep green ink to the background brings out all the detailed layers of the flower and leaves. A touch of gold shine and a bold "Merry Christmas" sentiment finish off this piece perfectly.

Great news—the fantastic Metallic Inks used in today's project are currently on sale! Plus, don't miss out on amazing Mega Deals coming this Friday during our Friday Night Live (FNL) event! Make sure to tune in live to catch exclusive offers on your favorite crafting supplies and get inspired for your holiday crafting.

Check out the step-by-step process in the short video reel!

Happy crafting,

Natalia x

Quick & Vibrant Floral Card

 Hello craft lovers!

Today I want to share a quick and colorful card project featuring the stunning Compton Florals 3D Embossing Folder from Lisa Horton Crafts. If you have leftover watercolor backgrounds sitting in your stash, this technique is a fantastic way to bring them to life!

To create this card, I took a vibrant watercolor background created with bright inks and ran it through my die-cutting machine using the Compton Florals embossing folder. The raised details immediately brought the floral design out, but to make the pattern pop even more, I added black ink directly to the embossing folder flat side and embossed it again. This created a dramatic contrast, making the colorful floral elements look like glowing stained glass!

To finish the card, I added a vellum circle element in the center and topped it with a bold "Let's Celebrate" sentiment. A bright pink matting layer pulled all the colors together perfectly.

I hope this project inspires you to pull out your favorite embossing folders and play with watercolor backgrounds!

Crafty hugs,

Natalia

Four‑De‑Lys Pastel Texture – You’re Amazing

 Hello everyone,

Today I’m sharing another inspiration made with the beautiful Muse & Maker collection from Lisa Horton Crafts. I used the Four‑De‑Lys 3D embossing folder to create a soft, pastel background full of light and dimension.

I blended delicate shades of pink, yellow, turquoise and lilac to highlight the elegant pattern and added a warm frame with layered leaves for extra depth. The sentiment “You’re amazing” completes the design - a perfect way to send a little positivity and colour.

The Four‑De‑Lys folder gives such a stunning texture - every petal catches the light beautifully and turns a simple background into something truly special.

Thank you for stopping by - I hope this card brings a touch of colour and joy to your crafting day. Wishing you a calm and creative week.

Natalia x

Christmas Wishes – Layered Elegance with Embossed Poinsettias

 Hello my crafty friends,

Today I’m sharing one of my festive cards created with the beautiful Lisa’s Festive Collection.

For this design, I used the Wreath Branches Die Set and Festive Wreath Stamp Set, together with the Festive Poinsettia Embossing Folder. I embossed the poinsettias and then die‑cut them to build soft, dimensional layers that frame the sentiment “Christmas Wishes”. The combination of delicate greens and pinks gives the card a fresh, elegant look - perfect for sending warm holiday greetings.

Crafty hugs, Natalia x

Four‑De‑Lys Rainbow Texture – Just for You

 Hello everyone,

Today I’m sharing another inspiration made with the beautiful Muse & Maker collection from Lisa Horton Crafts. This time I used the Four‑De‑Lys 3D embossing folder to create a colourful, textured background full of dimension and light.

I blended soft rainbow shades — pink, yellow, green, turquoise and coral — to highlight the elegant pattern and added a delicate tulip as the focal point. The warm tones and shimmer details make the design feel joyful and fresh, perfect for a “Just for you” card.

The Four‑De‑Lys folder gives such a stunning effect — every petal catches the light beautifully and turns a simple background into something truly special.

Thank you for stopping by — I hope this card brings a little colour and happiness to your crafting day. Wishing you a calm and creative week.

Natalia x

Four‑De‑Lys Christmas Texture on Craft Paper

 Hello everyone,

Last night Lisa Horton Crafts launched the beautiful new Muse & Maker collection, featuring three stunning 3D embossing folders - Scratched Heart, Heirloom Beads and Four‑De‑Lys. Today I’m sharing a festive make created with the brand‑new release.

I reached for the Four‑De‑Lys 3D embossing folder and paired it with warm brown craft paper, gold accents and a touch of turquoise to bring out the beautiful texture. The craft paper adds natural warmth to the background, while the metallic tones highlight the elegant pattern. I finished the design with a layered snowflake as the focal point, a bold Christmas sentiment and a small strip reading “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”

The mix of gold, turquoise and craft tones gives the card a lovely winter sparkle while keeping everything cozy and elegant.

Thank you for stopping by - I hope this card brings a little winter sparkle to your crafting day. Wishing you a calm and creative weekend.

Natalia x

Merry Christmas – Festive Poinsettia Glow

 Hello my crafty friends,

Today I’m sharing another card made with the beautiful Lisa’s Festive Collection. For this design, I used the Festive Poinsettia 3D Embossing Folder & Die Set together with the Colour Combo of the Month — Winter Fir, Rose Gold, and Mulled Wine.

The embossed background creates a rich, textured base, and the inks blend softly to highlight every detail of the poinsettias and foliage. I love how these colours bring warmth and elegance to the design - perfect for a classic Christmas look.

Crafty hugs, Natalia x

Christmas Wishes – Festive Poinsettia Magic

 Hello my crafty friends,

The new Lisa’s Festive Collection has now launched, and today I’m sharing a card created with the beautiful Festive Poinsettia 3D Embossing Folder & Die Set, together with elements from Festive Wreath Elements and Wreath Sentiments.

The background is embossed with the poinsettia folder, while all the decorative pieces are coloured die‑cuts and stamped elements. I kept the design soft, layered and full of festive texture, letting the embossed poinsettias create a rich backdrop for the colourful details.

It’s a joyful, merry & bright design that captures the spirit of the season.

Crafty hugs, Natalia x

Merry & Bright – Festive Poinsettia Inspiration

 Hello my crafty friends,

I’m excited to share another sneak peek from the upcoming Lisa’s Festive Collection, launching during Friday Night Live on 4th September.

This card features the beautiful Festive Poinsettia 3D Embossing Folder & Die Set, coloured in warm pinks, reds, greens and gold for a rich, dimensional finish. To create even more depth, I die‑cut some of the embossed poinsettias and foliage from an additional embossed panel made with the same folder - it adds wonderful texture and detail. It’s a design that truly captures the “merry & bright” spirit of the season.

Crafty hugs, Natalia x

Ink Blending with Jasmine Vine 3D Embossing Folder & Cloud 9 Inks

 Hello crafting friends!

Today I am excited to share a stunning floral background panel created for the Lisa Horton Crafts Design Team. For this project, I worked with the intricate Jasmine Vine 3D Embossing Folder combined with matching layering stencils and Cloud 9 Matt Blending Inks (inspired by William Morris).

The depth and texture you can achieve by combining a 3D embossing folder with precise ink blending are truly amazing. By layering soft hues of blue, purple, soft green, and warm peachy-orange, every raised leaf and petal pops with dimension.

Products Used:

• Lisa Horton Crafts – Jasmine Vine 3D Embossing Folder & Coordinating Layering Stencil Set

• Lisa Horton Crafts – Cloud 9 Matt Blending Inks (William Morris collection)

Step-by-Step Overview:

 I started by applying soft blue Cloud 9 ink directly onto the smooth inside face of the Jasmine Vine 3D embossing folder before running it through the die-cutting machine. This immediately gave the recessed background a soft, solid color while keeping the raised areas crisp and white. Using the matching stencils, I systematically blended soft green through the leaves, muted purple across the foliage accents, and a warm peach shade onto the tiny flower clusters. The result is a vibrant, wallpaper-style background panel ready to be used as a focal element or base for a handmade card!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope this technique inspires you to dust off your 3D embossing folders and play with your inks!

Crafty hugs,

Natalia x

Sneak Peek! New Perfect Posie Collection Launching Tomorrow

 Hello sweet friends!

Something gorgeous is coming to the LHC shop very soon, and I couldn't resist giving you a tiny peek before the big reveal!

I’ve been playing with the brand new Perfect Posie Collection from Lisa Horton Crafts, and oh my... the floral details and delicate layering possibilities are an absolute dream to work with! For this project, I created a soft, warm heat-embossed background, layered with beautifully ink-blended florals and a touch of subtle dimension.

Want to see the full creation and how this card came together?

Mark your calendars! The brand-new Perfect Posie collection officially launches tomorrow at 6:30 PM!

Stay tuned for the full video release and process pictures later on - on the FB page. Trust me, you’re going to love this collection!

Hugs,

Natalia x

Soft Shimmer & Floral Texture

 Hello everyone!

Today I’m sharing a new card project featuring Lisa Horton Crafts products.

For the background panel, I used the vibrant metallic re-inkers technique I shared in a recent reel. The rich, shimmering tones paired beautifully with the Lisa Horton Crafts 3D Embossing Folder, giving the floral design incredible depth and texture. To finish the card, I added a sleek, bold "Much Love" sentiment die-cut right over the raised flowers.

I love how the subtle metallic shimmer catches the light against all those detailed floral layers!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Natalia x

Bright & Vibrant Sunflower Card with Lisa Horton Crafts 3D Embossing Folder

 Hello craft friends!

Today I want to share a bright, vibrant, and highly textured card featuring the gorgeous "July – Sunflower" 3D Embossing Folder from the A Year in Bloom 2026 collection by Lisa Horton Crafts.

For this project, I paired a colorful watercolor background with 3D embossing and added vibrant ink blending using Cloud 9 Premium Dye-Based Matt Blending Ink in "Rhubarb Jam" directly onto the embossing folder to create a dramatic, rich backdrop for the sunflowers. A few touches of splatter and a bold sentiment statement finished off the look!

I hope this project brings a little sunshine to your day! Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Hugs,

Natalia x

Breathing New Life into a Metallic Ink Background with 3D Embossing

 Hello everyone!

I am so thrilled to share today’s project with you. If you’ve been following my creative journey, you know how much I love experimenting with vibrant background layers. For this card, I decided to pull out one of my previously created metallic ink background pieces and give it a complete transformation.

I paired the rich, glowing colors of the metallic inks with the gorgeous "A Year in Bloom - February Iris" 3D Embossing Folder from Lisa Horton Crafts. The crisp details of the iris design immediately brought the paper to life.

To maximize the dramatic contrast, I applied black ink across the recessed areas and highlighted the raised textures using a touch of gold wax and a sanding block. It truly is a project where you have to trust the process! I finished the design with a clean, striking "Love and best wishes" sentiment.

What do you think of this bold, high-contrast look? Let me know in the comments below!

Until next time, happy crafting!

Natalia x

Creating Magic with 3D Embossing & Metallic Re-inkers

 Hello everyone!

Welcome back to my creative space. Today, I am incredibly excited to share a finished project that started with a colorful experiment.

If you saw my recent video shared on FB/IG or TikTok, you’ll know I’ve been playing around with the brilliant metallic re-inkers from Lisa Horton Crafts. I ended up with several vibrant, shimmering background panels that were just waiting for the perfect finishing touch.

For today’s card, I decided to take one of those beautiful, multi-colored metallic backgrounds and give it some dramatic texture. I used the stunning Sunflower Field 3D embossing folder.

I am absolutely thrilled with how this card turned out. The combination of fluid, metallic inks and deep 3D embossing creates so much depth and interest.

I would love to hear your thoughts! Do you enjoy combining your favorite inks with embossing folders? Let me know in the comments below.

Thank you so much for stopping by, and as always, happy crafting!

Hugs,

Natalia x

Soft Blues – The Studio Collection Ombre

 Hello everyone,

After the beautiful launch of The Studio Collection – Ombre, I wanted to share one more card that feels calm and gentle. This one is all about soft blues and greens - a mix of layered florals and leaves that come together so naturally. The sentiment Sorry I forgot sits quietly in the centre, surrounded by tiny blossoms and subtle texture.

I really enjoyed working with these colours; they remind me of quiet mornings and fresh leaves after rain. The Ombre dies and stencils make it so easy to build depth and softness - every layer adds a little more life.

It’s a simple card, but it carries a lot of feeling. Crafty hugs, Natalia x

Colourful Thanks – The Studio Collection Ombre

 Hello everyone,

After last week's launch of The Studio Collection – Ombre, I’m still surrounded by colour and joy. Today I’m sharing my bright “Thank you” card - full of cheerful florals and bold contrasts. The black embossed background makes every colour pop, and I love how the tiny details bring the whole piece to life.

This collection is such a pleasure to create with - from soft blends to vibrant layers, it gives endless possibilities. I really enjoyed mixing these shades. It felt like painting with paper.

If you’ve seen Lisa’s launch, you already know how inspiring this release is.

Crafty hugs, Natalia x

Wonderful Day with Ombre Florals

 Hello my crafty friends,

Today I’m sharing another card made with the beautiful Ombre collection from Lisa Horton Crafts. This one feels a little different - deeper tones, soft layers, and a mix of florals that bring warmth and contrast together. I love how the colours play against the textured background, giving the whole piece a quiet strength.

The new layered stencil and die sets are so versatile - you can mix and match them easily, and every combination tells its own story. I really enjoyed building these little floral panels; each one came to life with its own tiny details and shades.

The full Ombre collection launches tomorrow, and it’s such a joy to create with. If you’d like to see more, join Lisa on Friday at 6.30pm for the official launch. It’s going to be a wonderful day full of colour and inspiration.

Crafty hugs, Natalia x

Creative Variations: One Embossing Folder, Two Unique Handmade Cards

 Hello everyone!

I am so happy to welcome you back to my creative corner today. Lately, I have been completely mesmerized by the timeless beauty of the Arts & Crafts movement, so it was an absolute joy to play with the "Sunflower Field" 3D embossing folder and coordinating stencils from Lisa Horton Crafts.

The level of detail in this collection is incredible. Instead of creating just one project, I wanted to challenge myself to see how a single background design could be transformed into two distinct card styles.

For the first card, I used an intricate hexagonal die-cut frame. By isolating a portion of the stenciled and embossed background within this geometric shape, the pattern instantly feels grand and vintage. I blended rich Cloud 9 inks to make the sunflowers pop against a striking teal border, finishing it off with a simple, sweet 'Smile' sentiment.

For the second design, I took a softer, more dimensional approach. I cut a rectangular window to reveal the stenciled sunflower field nestled safely inside. To create a sense of life and movement, I decorated the corner of the frame with a cluster of handmade paper blossoms and a delicate, floating butterfly. A classic 'All the Best' sentiment completes this dreamy layout.

I always prefer taking my time to add thoughtful layers and textures rather than rushing the process, as it truly allows me to put a piece of my heart into every creation.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I would love to hear which of these two designs is your favorite.

Until next time, happy crafting!

Natalia x