Gorgeous 3D Botanical Embossing Folder

I recently received a $10 electronic "debit card" reward to spend. I thought I could use it as a partial payment towards a new chair mat for my craft room, but the online store would't accept it for partial payment. So what could I find for $10 online that I could actually use and it wouldn't cost just as much to ship ? Amazon to the rescue! I found this stunning embossing folder for $7.99 and it was shipped free with their Prime feature! I've never heard of these folders before, sometimes online shopping and "suggested items for you" works well ;)

Sizzix 662716 3-D Texture Fades Embossing Folder Botanical

These are much thicker than regular embossing folders,

so you will need to adjust your embossing machine "sandwich". 

Here is the first thing I made with it,

a simple sympathy card

I used old paints I had on hand to create it,

brushing on the teal glaze then lightly

rubbing on the gold with my finger.

I started with black card stock.

NOTE: I think the moisture from the paints

made the embossing relax a bit,

it doesn't seem to be as bold now. 

The white test piece had silver rubbed onto it:

Stop by tomorrow to see the wedding card I made.

Thanks for looking, have a great day :)