It's all about the embossing ...

This week has flown past quicker than Concorde and even faster than the speed of light! It has been choker full of "stuff" that I have completed but I don't remember when, where and sometimes why (lol). Relaxing but busy weekend happening and looking forward to getting away. I just home not too many people are travelling on Friday evening ... I can but wish ...

The theme this week over at Polka Doodle Challenges is "add some embossing" and as I forgot to blog my card last week, thought I had better add it and hope no one noticed my absence ... eeeek!  I have used papers, sentiment and embellishments from Work and Play 9, Love and Kisses.
 

I printed off all my elements and embossed them with different embossing folder. I then sanded back all the embossing to age the papers a bit.


Next I knocked the colour further back by adding fine white pearlescent pan pastel. This gave all the papers and embellies a great shimmery effect (which is not captured clearly in the photo).


I then began layering all my papers and images. I mixed embossed pieces with "plain" pieces which has given a wonderful textural feel to my card. I think it also has helped each stand out, (if that makes sense).



I then added some lace, little hearts and ribbon to add further textural elements to the card. Although it is "busy", I do love how all the elements blend together.


Right gotta get myself packed, the house organised and get an early night. Have a wonderful weekend everyone and catch up with you all on Sunday evening,

Lou
x x x

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Challenges:
Crafting with Attitude - anything goes
In the pink - pink and floral
Frilly and funkie - something to say
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - anything goes
Colour Throwdown
Come and get it - anything goes with flowers
Papertake Weekly - anything goes
Through the craftroom door - anything goes

Comments

Jackie T saidā€¦
Hi this is a gorgeous card. Hugs Jackie
Sue saidā€¦
Lou, this is a wonderful card. I can see that a lot of work went into this and the end result is absolutely gorgeous. You have used so many clever design ideas and skilful techniques, - a completely beautiful creation.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us this week and joining in the fun at In The Pink
Sue...xxx
Barbara saidā€¦
This is such a very beautiful card....love the softness of the colour palette, and the design is lovely x
KarinsArtScrap saidā€¦
Lou another gorgeous card
Gr Karin
Sandra Carey saidā€¦
Wow love this beautiful card Hugs Sandra xx
Linda Simpson saidā€¦
This is fabulous and love the embossing, it really adds dimension to the layers.
Hugs
Linda xxx
Unknown saidā€¦
Love all the layers and texture in this card, Jackie x

StampNScrapJunkie saidā€¦
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing and joining us at Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog. Hope to see you again and good luck!
Ema
IDCB Owner
Unknown saidā€¦
Fabulous card Lou, I am glad I am not the only scatterbrain, I nearly blogged my DT card for Little Claire's a week early, LOL, just caught it in time...xxx
Wanda Cullen saidā€¦
Beautiful collage card and love all your added textures! Thanks for joining us at Color Throwdown this week!
Lori saidā€¦
Gorgeous! Love all the different embossed layers and your use of the pan pastels to really show the embossing off. Thanks for joining us at the Color Throwdown!
Jenny Marples saidā€¦
Absolutely beautiful Lou. Love the different treatments you've given to the roses and the way you've layered them up. Thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x
Cec saidā€¦
How pretty with all the gorgeous flowers and layers. Love the lace and ribbon peeking out. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie.
Hugs!
Cec
Nancy Dynes saidā€¦
This is absolutely breathtaking!! Thank you so much for joining us at the Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog!
Hugs,
Nancy
theboelemas@aol.com saidā€¦
This is just too much Lou! Those layers, your colour choices, just everything! Just WOW. xxx