Friday, February 18, 2011

Blogger's Challenge: Emboss Me

Happy Friday! Today is Blogger's Challenge day and the theme is "Emboss Me."  I am very excited about this theme, since I have a brand-new CD called "Emboss or Die" available for pre-order now! The Cd contains 79 pdf pictorial tutorials for using your embossing folders, Die Cut machines, and Electronic Cutters. You can order it HERE, or on the sidebar of my blog.

My Card uses the Antique Wallpaper Technique on the flower petals. That technique is in the June/July 2009 Technique Junkie Newsletter, and is also on the  new CD!  The stamps on this card are from Stampin' Up!, as is the petal punch.
One of the things I did with this card was to use the brick embossing folder on just a little bit of the card to give it more grunge and added texture. You can see it better here:


Have a great weekend!
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29 comments:

  1. Lisa SomervilleFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Fab blosssom! The partial embossed brick wall looks wonderful behind your blossom.

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  2. Chrissy DFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    WOW!! Pat, this is FANTASTIC!!!

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  3. Basement StamperFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    beautiful. The flower is gorgeous and I love the addition of the brick embossing plate.

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  4. 1CardCreatorFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Love this card Pat, the textures really add some zing!

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  5. SnoopyFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Another gorgeous creation, Pat! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Hugs,
    Snoopy :D
    http://snoopyshomemadefun.blogspot.com/

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  6. ShelleyFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Wonderful card! Love that flower.

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  7. Orion DesignsFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I never considered partially embossing -- great idea and a great card!

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  8. IdaFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Wow! Love the embossed bloom and the way you did just the partial brick background. Lots of great detail and texture.

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  9. Marsha FisherFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    This flower is fantastic...and LOVE the background too!

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  10. Elaine AFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Hi Pat -

    That is one gorgeous flower! I do love the texture you added on the card itself, it really looks neat.
    Enjoy your weekend.

    Elaine Allen

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  11. Gayle Page-RobakFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    This is totally gorgeous, Pat. I must check out the technique in my June/July 09 newsletter. I love the layout and the tones are excellent.

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  12. Kristy CFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Just beautiful!! I love that blossom!

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  13. Kimberly GajewskiFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    So pretty and elegant Pat! That blossom turned out beautifully! :D

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  14. dee rugerFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    what a gorgeous flower......could you show me how to make one?,,,

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  15. JeanFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Nice card. Thanks for playing along with us at Cooking with Cricut.

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  16. Shelly SchmidtFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    I lvoe the fabulous flower- and the embossing plate really add such a great touch to the background.

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  17. wwillowwFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    That's a beautiful card Pat! I love the flower but I especially love the way you used the brick embossing folder!!!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Pat,

    It's no wonder you lead the Technique Junkies -- this card is fabulous! Love the colors, the flower is gorgeous and I just think it is a stunner!

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  19. Lisa BohlerFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I love how you used texture on your bloom! Super pretty!!!

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  20. Helping individuals step into their potentialFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Very nice.

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  21. JacquelineFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Good Job Pat - looks fantastic. I would love you to check out my submission (#21) also posted on my blog

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  22. MJFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    This entire card is just stunning. Not sure what part I like best. Fabulous job!

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  23. BarbaraWFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful. The flower is fantastic and the background is fabulous. I love it all.

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  24. Jane BosiFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Pat--this is gorgeous! I love the grunginess!

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  25. JenFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    This is one gorgeous card, Pat! I love all of the details and textures. Thanks for embossing with us this week at Cooking With Cricut.

    ~ Jen, CWC Design Team

    P.S. I'm a new follower!

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  26. MadisonFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Really, really pretty! Just amazing. TFS and thanks for joining us this week at Cooking With Cricut:)
    ~Madison CWCDT funkycards.blogspot.com

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  27. JP Card CrazyFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    What a lovely card love the blossom!

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  28. NicoleFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the flower. Thanks for playing along with Cooking with Cricut this week!
    Nicole CWC DT
    http://croppinmommadesigns.blogspot.com

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  29. BarbaraFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Wonderful! Love the flower and all those unique touches.

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