Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Emboss It


Do you like my penquins, well thats what I planned, I brought them especially for this challenge a pack of clear Stampendous penquins I thought the shiny black embossed penquins perfect for this weeks dry or heat embossed challenge on Simon Says Stamps Challenge.
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No I haven't lost the plot well maybe a bit, the team is showcasing Stampendous not a requirement for the challenge but to give an idea of some of the manufactures that SSS sell. My penquins are missing don't think they like our wet summer and have cleared off. I've obviously put them in a safe place just wish I could remember where!

So instead I used the Stampendous Jumbo Hollyhocks which came as a shock when it arrived I had obviously missed the word Jumbo whilst ordering. I also used the Romantic Rectangles from Spellbinder, combined the two and I've a large card. 
I've heat embossed the Hero Arts Flourish Background with gold embossing on the plain MME papers and used gold card to mat and layer. With a Memory box border die and the Cuttlebug corners to finish, not forgetting a bit of gold ribbon out of my stash, now its finished.


We have a fabulous prize but of course you have to enter the challenge to be in for a chance to win it. 

53 comments:

melsanford said...

Gorgeous card! Beautiful flowers - I love the colours :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

Jennifer said...

This is so pretty, Debby. Your colour combination is perfect, and I love your colouring.

Hugs,
Jennifer. x

Crafting Queen said...

Beautiful card, just love that flower.

Sue said...

this is gorgeous Debby. Such wonderful flowers and you have coloured them so beautifully.
I hope you find your penguins soon as I LOVE them!!

Hugs Sue

Anonymous said...

Oh Debby, your flower image is so stunning!! Gorgeous purplish color too!! :o)

angelwhispers said...

OMG I just love this stamp and my word what a fabulous creation just love it and love the detail!!! Sorry I've been missing again hope to be back on track soon!!! Love Chanelle xxx

Lorraine A said...

your write up has me laughing out loud this week Debby :-) I am sure the penguins will turn up once the weather turns cooler ,,, lol :-) and as for the jumbo stamp ,, gave me another laugh :-)
LOVE your card :-) the image is very beautiful and your colouring is awesome ! so pretty and stylish :-)

luv
Lols x x x

McCrafty's Cards said...

beautiful card Debby, I like the hollyhocks and the papers, I hope your penguins find there way back soon lol.
Kevin xx

Stamps and Paper said...

So pretty Debby and love the stamp..gorgeous colouring

Anne

Lisa Carroll said...

Stunning, Debby! I love these colors together! :)

Sandra H said...

Hi Debby l have that clear stamp your talking about so hurry and find it as it really is a cutie!! your jumbo hollyhocks stamp has made an amazing card it's truly stunning xx

Tracey said...

Gorgeous Debby! Loving the purple flowers!! xx

Flowergirl said...

Beautiful card, I hope you find your penguins soon!
Wendy x

Anne said...

Soooo love the colours you've used here Debby, it's stunning. Hugs x

Kelly Schelske said...

This is gorgeous Debby!!

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous Debby,love the image and fabulous colours.xxx

Liz Miller said...

Lovely card Debby with really rich colours and the embossed paper works so well. must remember that tip to jazz up papers.
Liz xx

Unknown said...

Hi Debby, love your today card, the flowers are gorgeous! But can't wait to see your penguins too!! Hugs Frea

Claire said...

Just beautiful. Hugs, Claire x

Chrissy said...

Beautiful card Debby...lol..you had me looking for penguins for quite awhile..gorgeous colours and love the image.

Luv CHRISSYxx

heidy said...

Beautiful flowers Debby,gorgeous card!
XXX Heidy

coldwaters2 said...

OMG Debby this is awesome, wow, that flower image is incredibly beautiful, the colour is so vibrant, a perfect background design.
hugs
lorraine x

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Gorgeous card, Debby! I really love the pretty purples you used :) :)

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Wilma said...

Hallo Debby,
Bijna iedere dag kom ik hier kijken en je blijft me steeds verrassen. Ook vandaag weer met deze SCHITTERENDE kaart ☺☺☺
Liefs Wilma

Eileen said...

Debby this is beautiful. Gorgeous image and love what you have done with the background and layout
Eileen x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Oh Debby what a funny post. Hope you find those penguins soon. This is gorgeous, love the colours of course and fab image.

Lin said...

Hollyhocks are one of my favorite sentimental flowers - I remember them growing in my Grandpap's gardens......You have really brought these ones to life! A stunning card, Debby!

downrightcrafty said...

oh Debby your flowers look stunning on this gorgeous die cut and fabulous embossed swirls such a beautiful creation
Hugs Kate xx

Kjersti said...

Lovely card Debby, love those gorgeous flowers and the beautiful diecut!
Have a nice week!
Hugs Kjersti:)

Alberto said...

Hello debby!

this card is adorable! the image is wonderful and liliac is just perfect for this! great work!

thank you so very much for the comment on my blog!

hugs xx

Kathleen said...

What stunning flowers, fabulous colouring and a beautiful all round card.

Kath x

Teresa said...

Hello Debby, Ooh this is beautiful Debby, I love those flowers they're stunning! Gorgeous card. Sorry I've been a bad blogger lately, I've not had much time to get round all my favourite blogs.
Thanks for visiting my blog I do appreciate it. Hugs Teresa xx

coops said...

so stunning and striking debby.the flowers and colours are gorgeous :D

xx coops xx

Wendy said...

Absolutely beautiful Debby, gorgeous colours.
Wendy xx

Beryl said...

This card looks so luxurious - must be the gold and purple combination. Works so well. It's a gorgeous card.
Beryl xx

Mary J said...

So beautiful Debby!

Lee said...

Ha ha,I must admit Debby I did read your post twice lol.Anyway your card is STUNNING.Hugs xx

xxxtglxxx said...

what a beautiful, beautiful flower!

Thats a stunning image and gloriously coloured hun! :)

hugs

xxalisonxx

Sarah J Moerman said...

Beautiful card! Your flowers are gorgeous! Hope you find your penguins soon. :)

Jacilynn said...

ooo, these are such beautiful details and love the embossing!
cheers

Craftdee said...

Ooh, it's lovely. I was looking at those Romantic Rectangles, nice to see them "in action". Mind you I like that Memory Box die too, all I need do is find somewhere that sells both at a reasonable price so I only have to pay one lot of postage (it can be exorbitant to Australia), of course the problem is once I find such a place I order LOTS - to justify the post; is that false economy? probably! lol Donna

Melodie said...

OMG, Debby, your flowers are so great. I love your card very much.
Hugs
Melodie

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Stunning card, love it.

Bernice said...

Now you have me really confused - I was beginning to think these type of flowers must be called penguins! - not being much of a gardener, I would be easily fooled. A lovely card anyway,
Bernice

Heather said...

Oh goodie - I'm glad I'm the only one who doest't read things right!! I'm look forward to seeing your Penguins. I end up with thing bigger than they should have been as well - sigh!!!
Your 'jumbo' Hollyhocks is stunning and your design, colours and details are fabulous Debby!!

hugs
Heather xx

Donna said...

Stunning card Debby and such a pretty image :) Donna ♥ x

Grenouille Greetings said...

GORGEOUS colourwork, Debby! Stunning card! Hugs, Lesley

Melissa Bove said...

So, so beautiful Debby!! That flower is amazing!!

hugs...

Anonymous said...

beautiful card hunny xx

XxJULESxX said...

Oh Debby it's another wow from me!!

Sarah said...

Beautiful card Debby! Love the image and the gorgeous colours.

Sarah x

Ellen Taylor said...

Love the purple and gold! beautifully done!

Anonymous said...

Simply gorgeous Debby!
Helen x