Anne graciously agreed to host this week's SplitCoast Stampers Inspiration Challenge since I was a tad overscheduled for the weekend … however I had a few minutes this morning to create before the activies begin, so I thought it would be fun to join her. I chose this wonderful Albena Carved Frame from My Deco to inspire me … I loved the wonderful white-on-white texture.
Since it's Earth Day on Monday, Playing in Paradise is using something recycled … so I dug back through my paper sample books and found a gorgeous linen paper with wonderful recycled threads running through it. I wanted to try out my new Darice Henna Embossing Folder … and love the effect.

I used another scrap of recycled paper to stamp my Birthday Sentiment from Crafter's Companion Swentiment Swirls, and added some black mats to incorporate the *frame* design.

Oh my! Simple but LOVELY! That embossing is just stunning! Thank you for Playing in Paradise with us this week!!
super PRETTY…that EF is FABulous…so does the actual area of embossing exceed 5.25 x 4 inches?
Nice card! Beautiful ef. 🙂
WOW!The embossed panel is fantastic. Stunning. Love this. Bev
A stunning card! I LOVE that embossing folder; it is so gorgeous. Thanks so much for Playing in Paradise this week.
Hugs, Dawn
Beautiful embossed bg!
Lovely upcycle card work. Thank you for Playing in Paradise with us this week.