Have you tried the new Core'dinations card stock? Here it is with the woodgrain embossing folder. I really like the effect and it's so simple to use. Just a little sanding and your done. Also, the paper is a great stand-in for the retired textured card stock that I absolutely loved! On this card I used the rock-n-roll technique with three colors. The center of the leaves is More Mustard, then Riding Hood Red, then the very edges just barely touched with a little Soft Suede. That more mustard ribbon is starting to grow on me, you'll probably see more of it on my blog.
