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Apr 30, 2010

BC149 - Embossed for you

Please Click HERE for my Annabelle Challenge Card.    -  Now it's time for the Friday Blogger Challenge.  This weeks theme is: Embossing of any kind.  I've actually done 2 cards this week.
First up is this card base on this sketch:   If you haven't yet purchased your copy of Paper Crafts: Go to Sketches I urge you to do so now.  This is a fantastic issue filled with sketches and then several samples done using the sketch.  I've had a lot of fun browsing through it looking at all the great samples and have started using the sketches now for my own cards.
For this card I have been dying to use this piece of patterned paper (Garden Tour - S.E.I.) - I just loved the colors and the patterns.  Not to mention that this paper is "embossed!" - Okay so I cheated (but just a little) by using pre-embossed paper.  It's gorgeous don't you think. For my Focal Flower I embossed this adorable floral pattern from SU-Background Sampler (retired) with Dewy Geranium embossing powder - Comotion and punched it with 1 3/8" Circle Punch.  I layered that to a Scalloped Circle of Kiwi Kiss (oh why didn't SU decided to bring this color back instead of River Rock)...I digress though.   I added some pretty little gems from Zva and then layered that to a Nestabilitie Circle of Basic Gray.  The sentiment is from:  Hero Arts) and I used the same Embossing powder that I did with the flowered circle piece.  I added some Lime Green Sprinkles (Annabelle Stamps) and some ribbon, Purely Pomegranate-retired SU along with Silver Cord.  I also used the Scallop Punch and pierced holes with a paper piercing tool. CS: Basic Gray, Rich Razzleberry, Kiwi Kiss and Whisper White.


Card #2 - Is also based on a sketch from the Go To Sketches magazine:  I liked one of the sample cards as well that was made by Lisa Johnson so my card is a "case" of her card done using different items to make it my own.  Thanks though Lisa for the inspiration.  For this card I used a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and brayed Tangerine Tango ink over the Apricot Appeal cs.  For the border I used my brand new EK Success Punch, Scroll and Dots (I love this punch) and added a piece of White Grosgrain ribbon.  The sentiment is from SU Sincere Salutations and I added a flower from Sassafrass and Pineapple Sprinkles from Annabelle Stamps.  I hope you've enjoyed two different views on embossing and will give these techniques a try yourself.  Don't forget to stop by the other DT members blogs (click on the BC Icon on my sidebar) and check out their fabulous embossed creations.   Have a fantastic weekend!


25 comments:

  1. I love sketches too! Great way to get the creative juices flowing. I didn't know there was pre-embosses paper out there but that paper rocks. Love the second card too -- gorgeous!

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  2. Pretty cards! I see you did two types of embossing! Great!

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  3. Ohhh beautiful cards Ida! I especially love the color combo in the top one! TFS!

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  4. Great cards! Love that embossed paper, the Thinking of You card is sure to brighten anyone's day with your wonderful color combination.

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  5. Beautiful job! I love the look of the ink on the embossing folder!

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  6. Fantastic cards Ida!!! I love the Go-to Sketches too, wonderful ideas!

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  7. I love your pretty cards- I am always inspired by sketch challenges- they take me out of my safe zone! Great colors- love your flourish and flower. TFS

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  8. Great colors in your embossed project for this week. FUn layout too!
    TFP & Sharing your projects with us. Nola

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  9. Two pretty cards. Love the floral paper on the first. Love the color combination on the second's embossing,

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  10. Your artwork is gorgeous, Ida, beautifully created. Hugs, Gayle.

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  11. Both cards are great! I esp love the beautiful bg paper on the first card and the border punch on the second!

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  12. Both cards are just wonderful! I especially love what you did with the folder!!! Super cute!

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  13. Wow...great job on both! Love the layout and DP on #1 and that embossed BG and color mix on #2 is so eye-catching!

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  14. They are both gorgeous...hard to chose which one I like best! {SMILES}

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  15. These are beautiful, Ida! I'm planning on getting a lot of use out of that magazine, too.

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  16. Wow...both are beautiful cards. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that SEI background paper!

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  17. Both of your cards look fantastic, Ida! Love the way how you used these sketches! Really liked how you tied the silver cord to the ribbon; and what a nice combination of embossing and beautiful border!

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  18. Great cards!! Love the designs!

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  19. You've b een very busy Ida! Love your Thinking of you card--it's just GREAT! Nola

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  20. These are fantastic Ida! The colors and patterns are just perfect for Spring! Think I have to get my hands on that new magazine! Beautifully done! :D

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  21. Beautiful cards! I love sketches too!

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  22. Fabulous! GREAT card...both! Love the colors, the sketches, and the patterns. Well done!

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  23. Beautiful cards Ida! I love how you colored the embossing!

    (-: Heidi

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  24. Great cards Ida! Love the sketches you used! Great colors... and border punch! :o)

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  25. Beautiful cards Ida, luv the colors you used on both. I too got that mag, i love how they show various cards with the same layout.

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