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Monday, October 16, 2017

Embossed Flowers

Welcome

I would like to extend a warm welcome to Cathy S who has started to follow my blog - I would love to know if you have a blog, Cathy, so I could visit you in return.

I apologise if I have not visited you of late, but these last few weeks life seems to have broadsided me with one thing after another.  This week is also looking as though whatever spare time I thought I may have to visit blogs is rapidly disappearing... 


This is a very simple card I made for a friends wedding anniversary.  
I had come across a NBUS, 3D embossing folder and decided to try it out.


After embossing it I lightly coloured the raised parts of the panel with chalks/pastels using a
 cotton bud/q-tip.  
 I love the hint of Steampunk in this with the gears at the base of the design.


I then heat embossed the sentiment in the centre of the design, mounted the panel onto a deep pink base and called it done. 
 The couple loved the card.

I am linking this to:

Colour Crazy Challenge Week #41 - Anything Goes
Scrappers Delight Challenge #71 - Anything Goes
Di's Digi Challenge - Add A Sentiment
Crafty Friends Challenge #68 - Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge #10 - Anything Goes
Penny Black October Challenge - Close to Nature
Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #68 - Anything Goes
heARTful Challenge - Anything Goes
Glitter 'N' Sparkle Challenge #261 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #304-305 - Anything Goes








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24 comments:

  1. froebelsternchenOctober 16, 2017 at 9:32 PM

    So beautiful - a really pretty card Maxine! Happy new week!

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  2. Lovely LindaOctober 16, 2017 at 9:33 PM

    I do love this embossing folder Maxine and you have coloured it beautifully - so effective. I am sure your friends loved it! xo

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  3. SueOctober 16, 2017 at 9:40 PM

    Gorgeous card, Maxine. That is such a pretty embossing folder and looks lovely coloured in - perfect for an anniversary. xx

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  4. brendaOctober 16, 2017 at 9:41 PM

    May be simple Maxine but it's a very effective and pretty creation.

    B x

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  5. The Red Mullet BandOctober 16, 2017 at 9:42 PM

    Amazing card!
    Thanks for joining us at Corrosive Challenge Blog.
    Ana Isabel DT Coordinator.

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  6. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) October 17, 2017 at 1:33 AM

    Maxine, I love the soft coloring on this beautiful card!

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  7. MiaOctober 17, 2017 at 1:41 AM

    What a great card, Maxine! Beautiful flowers and colours!

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  8. GerrinaOctober 17, 2017 at 3:55 AM

    Oeps, missed some beautiful cards during our mini-break... Love the yellow flowercard! The snails are fun, but this one is my favorite; such an elegant beauty! Hugs, Gerrina

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  9. Dawn TOctober 17, 2017 at 2:08 PM

    very pretty Maxine.

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  10. aussie aNNieOctober 17, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    An absolute stunning card lovely colours.xx [aNNie]

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  11. Megan JOctober 17, 2017 at 8:05 PM

    Hi Maxine, a very pretty card and lovely embossing folder, you have great patience using cotton buds to colour the design, I'm here with my DT hat on today, so Thank you for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty friends, good luck in the prize draw... have a wonderful week... Megan DT LPoCF

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  12. Mac MableOctober 18, 2017 at 2:21 AM

    The pastels have produced such a lovely effect. I have never seen an embossing folder like this before and it look fabulous x

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  13. Marilyn MathisOctober 18, 2017 at 4:22 AM

    Lovely card. I have not seen that embossing folder.

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  14. stampingbowdOctober 18, 2017 at 8:05 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the gold sentiment with this pretty embossing!

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  15. UnknownOctober 18, 2017 at 1:18 PM

    Fantastic card with such lovely embossing. Thanks for sharing your talent at Colour Crazy challenge. Hugs GDT Michelle

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  16. EllibelleOctober 19, 2017 at 3:17 AM

    Stunning card Maxine. Love how you colored the embossing!

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  17. MaryHOctober 19, 2017 at 4:04 PM

    Such a pretty E/F, and I really admire your smooth coloring on the raised patterns. Anytime I've tried to do this I made such a mess. I love the soft pastel palette you selected too. Prayers that whatever is the next Life issue you must deal with, passes quickly. BIg hugs & TFS

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  18. LollOctober 20, 2017 at 4:31 AM

    So pretty and delicate, Maxine. What a great technique. I have not tried this with chalks, but love how it has worked on your card. I'm too, very behind in visiting as life is busy. If only we had a few more hours in the day. :) xx

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  19. FranOctober 20, 2017 at 8:42 AM

    So elegant! It's a perfect design for an anniversary card.
    Hugs, Fran

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  20. AnonymousOctober 22, 2017 at 10:22 AM

    such a pretty anniversary card! i love how you've coloured the embossed areas. thank you so much for playing along with us at the penny black and more challenge!
    linda

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  21. BarbOctober 23, 2017 at 1:15 AM

    It's a very pretty card Maxine and what a lovely embossing folder it is. Barbxx

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  22. Karen LetchworthOctober 23, 2017 at 8:58 AM

    I love the softness of this card, Maxine. It's so pretty. Thank you so much for sharing your art with us. You are such a blessing to me.
    Hugs,
    Karen L
    Word Art Wednesday

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  23. Monika ReeckOctober 23, 2017 at 8:50 PM

    stunning embossed flower Maxine
    love that texture much
    great Anniv card
    I type not much cause I am in the office hehe
    but I want to do catch up soon
    I knew at home so less time :((
    hugs
    Monika

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  24. MiamiKelOctober 25, 2017 at 6:42 AM

    Maxine this is the second time that I have seen this card and the second time that I have drooled ! Beautiful! You truly have a gift for embossing :)

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