Naturally Anna A5 Card with lots of embossing and dried flowers, leaves and grasses

Naturally Anna A5 Card with lots of embossing and dried flowers, leaves and grasses - Blog project

July 18, 2024

I hope you like my little A5 Anna Card with natural elements

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Supplies List for the card

Focal Point - Pom Pom's and Posies Collection - Anna Character project topper sheet - you can find the download on the website here - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/he1VA

This was printed out onto my favourite 160gsm super smooth bright white printing paper which you can find on amazon here: https://amzn.to/3LrTtvh

This is my absolute go to for printing paper and having it delivered means i don't have to carry it around a shop and to the car. You can imagine how many sheets i go through as all of my designs are test printed before i uploaded to the website and as some of my kits can be 30/40 pages you can see how many i would go through. Not to mention some of my customers who buy printed sheets off me.

This is the perfect all rounder and really makes my designs pop! It is also the perfect weight for my Print cut and form flowers and leaves as it is heavy enough to hold its weight without being too taxing on your hands when shaping with a ball tool.

I used the bottom left image for this card

Embossed Elements -

Holly Embossing Folder (the green embossed panel) has been made with - https://amzn.to/3y2n9vK

The beautiful foliage embossed panel (the kraft card panel) has been embossed with this beautiful embossing folder - https://amzn.to/468dcte

It was embossed then i rubbed over the top of the embossed area with a white ink pad - this is the one i use - https://amzn.to/3SAUpBB

The Cardblank i used for this is from Crafters Companion, you can find them on amazon here: https://amzn.to/3zFDR4v

The Kraft card i use can be found on amazon here - https://amzn.to/3xSgdBv

I used some of my New Rose Gold Mirror card for mat and layers.. this is fab to use and i am really pleased with the price. I will be ordering more of this - https://amzn.to/3Sce9v5

I used some of my own preserved dried flowers, grasses and seed pods to embellish the card. If you would like to use something similar check out this little set on amazon i found these... just remember you get what you pay for some of the cheaper sets have a tendency to break up and disintegrate on your card which is not what you want. Take a look at these beautifully preserved leaves - they are very similar to mine i do in my online classes.

Dried leaves pack - https://amzn.to/46hSHKP

Small dried flowers, grasses etc... https://amzn.to/3W3vFCK

I will be doing a pre-recorded class video for preserving flowers, leaves and seeds later in the season if you would like to be emailed the information please drop me a message on my website here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/contact

The gems and ribbons are just from my stash

Adhesives

Adhesive for using on all of the card and paper elements - Tape pens - https://amzn.to/4cXPJNW

Adhesives used for the dried flowers - https://amzn.to/3WbR8t5

I have used this brand of glue gel for 15 years it is so easy to use, it is odourless which is very important to me, it is non toxic and dries clear

It is the must have glue for anyone who doesn't like using or doesn't have a glue gun. As seen on Craft Tv shows it can be used on Wood, Glass, Paper, Ceramic, Plastic.

*** Please note at the point of writing this blog all products were in stock if you are looking at this in the future items may have sold out which is why links may not work

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Thank you for looking, happy crafting as always! A xo

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