SPELLBINDERS 2024 ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY 8

[@valeriejohnson4893]

Great idea for the faux embossing. Looks fantastic. Hope the storm blows over quickly.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks so much, Valerie. Thankfully the storm has passed now with not much damage at all.

[@kathymoranda2829]

I love the idea of making the vase look like it has the flowers embossed onto it. Genius!

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thank you so much, Kathy :)

[@navoff1]

I love the look of faux embossing though I always forget to try it. I also love that plaster embossing folder. It's in my wishlist and is something I expect to buy sometime in the coming year.

[@Rios3021]

Beautiful!!! I love how you embossed the vase, great idea. Just lovely!!! Thank you for tutorial.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thank you so much :)

[@kimpestridge6668]

What beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Kim :)

[@margaretcrook2188]

Amazing cards Ruth, I love the faux embossing! I was wondering why you didn't put the little marshmellows In, 🤣😂 I know you're a stickler for detail ! Thank you for making me giggle, Crafty Hugs xx

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks a million, Margaret :) Lol!! I should have added those too! Lol!! xx

[@susanseale6363]

I love the embossing on the vases! And yes, I see coffee cups too 😂

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Susan :) You see what I see lol

[@karenreeves3958]

These cards are both so pretty, and I love the faux embossing detail you did. When you asked what I saw in the centers of those flowers my immediate thought was “cups of coffee” 😂. Thanks Ruth can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings. I have ordered this calendar based on your samples. Can’t wait to get it.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Karen :) Lol! Coffee cup flowers! I can't unsee it now! I hope you enjoy your calendar. It's much better than I was expecting!!

[@debshaw8564]

What a great idea to do faux embossing. You could do that with the vines as well. It would look super cute. Your cards are wonderful,as I have come to expect. You are so talented. Hope your week is going well. We are still experiencing winter weather. I hope you are keeping warm.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks so much, Deb! Have you still got snow? We have just grey skies and drizzle :(

[@CyrissaWood]

Beautiful cards. I love your clever and creative faux embossing of the vases. Great video and tutorial.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Cyrissa. Faux embossing is such a great way of using little scraps of left over paper and card!

[@glendalovchik4536]

Both of the cards are wonderful. .. and yes, now I see the cups of coffee or hot chocolate after you mentioned it. Still cute. Thanks for sharing your ideas on the faux embossing. It really ties everything together.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Glenda :) You can't unsee it! lol

[@Cindy-2024.]

Soooooo pretty. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thank you very much, Cindy! 😊

[@debraruge1736]

Yes, I do see 3 cups of coffee. 😄. Love the faux embossing on the vases - that’s another technique I’ve learned from you. Thanks!

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Debra. Glad it wasn't just me!

[@user-fz9dr9gb2c]

The cards are gorgeous and the “embossed” vase is so clever!❤

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thank you so much!

[@LittleGPapercrafts]

The cards are lovely. I think the plain background makes the vase stand out brilliantly. Thanks for sharing the faux emboss technique, it is one I will use. X

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much :). Faux embossing is a simple but effective way of stretching your stash :)...and I love doing that :)

[@mecheledunlap4301]

I love these, & the dimension on the vases, great job ❤❤❤

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Mechele :) Glad you like them!

[@CathyReiners]

I love it with the embossed backgroung. Love it

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks so much, Cathy. I love that embossing folder too!

[@kocobee]

Pretty cards. Haha! I didn’t see the coffee cups until you them. 🤣 Oh, and I love the faux embossing on the vases! Now I have a new use for the die cuts that didn’t cut out properly.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much! Haha...what are we like as crafters. Waste not, want not! :) Enjoy :)

[@allisonhicks2170]

Gorgeous cards! I love the faux embossing!

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Allison :)

[@CindiInk]

I hope your power stayed on! I love the faux embossing on the vase. I wouldn't have thought to do that and it adds so much. Such pretty cards!

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Cindi. Yes, it did stay on, thankfully! Glad you like the faux embossing :)

[@shaunaanderson4844]

I had never heard of faux embossing. What a great idea. Thanks for the great inspiration. I love this card

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks so much, Shauna. It's quick and easy and you can use whatever dies you have! Enjoy :)

[@kdougherty0003]

Love the color choices and the faux embossing

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much :)

[@deniselothrop70]

Beautiful. Love how you did the vase.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Becky :) Glad you're enjoying them :)

[@CindyMcN_cindymakescards]

I ❤️ your cards and your faux embossing tip. I have never done that but I have a vase with raised dimensional calla lilies that I love. Your cards really make me think of it.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Cindy. Your vase sounds beautiful!

[@ElizabethWilliams-h1p]

Lovely idea on the vase for the embossed look.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Elizabeth. Just a little detail but I like doing that :)

[@jayneseagrave9958]

Another great idea, love the idea with the vase hope the weather doesn't keep you bringing all these great ideas!!😊

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Jayne :) I do have to take a little break just because I'm so busy at home but I'll be back with a couple of days together :)

[@donnajuchtzer576]

I have just found your channel and am thoroughly enjoying your content. Your cards are beautiful. I also love you give several other options to use the supplies. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thank you so much, Donna! Welcome to my channel :)

[@sandramcguire4497]

Beautiful cards ❤

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Susan :)

[@michelecoffey9036]

Beautiful cards.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Michele

[@miamcgowan2573]

Wow! Love the faux embossed vases. I am definitely going to use that technique. Thanks so much

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Mia :) I hope you enjoy it :)

[@sarastuck1416]

Hi Ruth. I do like the way you’ve placed the flower die cuts on the vase, I think I’ll give that a try! I hope the storm wasn’t too bad and didn’t cause any damage.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Hi Sara. Thanks so much :) I hope it turns out well for you. The storm has passed now and wasn't as bad as I feared, thankfully :)

[@cherimorrison2388]

Just lovely ❤

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks so much, Cherie :)

[@lainiebennett7746]

this is my favorite so far! love it !

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Lainie :) Happy to hear that!

[@marypankow129]

I also see 3 cups of coffee! 😄

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Lol, Mary!! You can't unsee it now!

[@susanbaker6409]

Lovely make. x

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thank you so much, Susan :)

[@Klynne2025]

I love the faux technique never thought of doing that. Thank you

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much,. It's a fun little technique :) Glad you like it :)

[@dariasikorski7217]

TFS how you got the texture on the vases! Lovely card, great inspiration!

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks so much, Daria 😊 Glad you like it :)

[@christinehyland7033]

I hope that you were not to badly affected by the storm. It certainly was very gusty. Thank you for th videos. i think the subtle background on the first card, appeared like it had been layered. i succumbed yesterday and brougt a calender.

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Christine. It didn't affect us badly at all, thanks. It sounded dreadful and lots of trees came down in our neighbourhood but we were ok and didn't even loose power. I hope you enjoy your calendar!

[@JayBeenie1]

This is so cute 😊

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Jay :)

[@marshah5930]

the vases really "pop" with the die cuts on them!

[@ruthhamilton8025]

Thanks very much, Marsha :)