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Monday, 29 July 2013

Embossing with the House Mouse and Friends Design Team

Good morning to you all in the land of blog

Today sees the next challenge 

at the 


with the theme of 

Embossing

being hosted by the super talented and awesome boss America

Now I don't do much Wet or Heat Embossing so when I saw this challenge theme, I have to admit I did panic a little, however after a few days of thinking the only thing I fancied doing was some cracked glass effect, if you have not done this it is so easy, so long as you warn people that it is in your freezer or fridge.  You basically create your image, coat it in embossing powder and heat it all up, three times does the trick, before placing it in your fridge or freezer.  After a little while you take it out, crumple it up a little, and add your distress ink colour all over, before buffing it off again and that is it, just perfect for me, anyway here is my inspirational piece, but do hop over  to the main challenge site to see the rest of the amazing inspiration from my sister meeces :)

I made a thank you card. 

The base colour and contrast is a soft pink card, I have used some pan pastels to colour up my lace and the ribbon/banner sentiment.  I have created a ruffle of ribbon, used my MS daisy punch and a fancy metal corner detail.  The lace, corner detail charm, pearls and ribbon are from the Hobby House.

Here is the close up of the image coloured in copics and with the cracked glass effect.

Do hop over and join us for the challenge :)
 Don't forget, you too may submit your House-Mouse, Gruffies and Happy Hoppers creations directly to THE Official House-Mouse Designs site found HERE!  
I would like to welcome my new followers, and thank all of my wonderful visitors who take the time to leave me such inspirational and kind comments, and this then allows me to hop on over and visit you in return.

I would like to enter this creation into the following challenges
Colour Me Copic - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Pan Pastels - Embossing
Penny Black and More - dies and punches

hugs
Kate
xxxxx
at

33 comments:

  1. KandA29 July 2013 at 11:22

    Super card Kate and I love the cracked glass effect xx

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  2. Unknown29 July 2013 at 11:36

    Kate, what a super way to have crackle embossing hun, fabulous image and card hun xxx

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  3. Tammy29 July 2013 at 12:03

    Cute, cute card! Such an adorable image and I love the animation!

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  4. cuilliesocks29 July 2013 at 13:28

    This is beautiful Kate, I'm pants at embossing, wonderful image and great design, Kate x

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  5. bluebell-flowerwood29 July 2013 at 13:38

    hello kate, did you see the new stamps by house mouse they were by sfampendus,on create and craft. I rang the shop about the bits for your card,but I think it must be closed today. david said that he will take me tomorrow,i suppose it opens at 10. crafting hugs bluebell-flowerwood.

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  6. Debs29 July 2013 at 13:53

    Fabulous card Kate - great technique and your ribbon detail is simply stunning.
    Debs xx

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  7. Catherine29 July 2013 at 14:05

    This is so sweet Kate ! I love the delightful image and the way you have pleated the ribbon ! Gorgeous ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

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  8. KraftyKoolKat29 July 2013 at 14:51

    This is so awesome Kate. I also love your different animation images, they are great fun.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  9. Carol Willis29 July 2013 at 14:52

    Fabulous card Kate. Love the image and layout and that ribbon looks wonderful.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  10. McCrafty's Cards29 July 2013 at 14:57

    Beautiful card Kate, I like the adorable image, the lace and what you have done with the ribbon,
    Kevin xx

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  11. Sue29 July 2013 at 15:24

    Fabulous card Kate. I love the cute image and gorgeous ribbon.
    hugs Sue xx

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  12. Heather29 July 2013 at 16:17

    A fabulous card Kate, such gorgeous colours and beautiful detailing. Your image is delightful and great colouring!!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  13. Hanna29 July 2013 at 16:21

    WOW, this is absolutely amazing, Kate! LOOOVE the ribbon ruffle! It looks absolutely fantastic! That crackled embossing powder is amazing too, what a fun idea! Have to try it!

    hugs,
    Hanna

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  14. KarinsArtScrap29 July 2013 at 18:56

    it's a very beautiful card Kate.

    greetings karin

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  15. Deborah29 July 2013 at 19:19

    Fab card Kate. Loving the crackled glass - I will have to give it a go.

    Deborah A

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  16. Jacqui's little piece of England29 July 2013 at 19:23

    Nice card Kate love your image
    jacqui x

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  17. Misty's29 July 2013 at 19:33

    Hi Kate
    Such a gorgeous house mouse card!!! Love these little critters... they always have so much fun. Coloured in so beautifully as usually. Loving your transformation with pan pastels and the embossed cracked effect as well!
    Michaela and DP xx

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  18. Chrissy29 July 2013 at 19:34

    Fabulous card Kate, love the fun image and colouring..love the ribbon,it is gorgeous..[love the mice jumping on the cat too]..lol..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  19. cotnob29 July 2013 at 19:59

    Fabulous card Kate, great technique and pretty pastel colours.
    Pauline
    x

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  20. *Vicki*29 July 2013 at 20:05

    Really adorable design Kate! :) Love the image of course, but your ribbon treatment and soft colors look amazing! HUGS

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  21. Christine29 July 2013 at 20:17

    Aww Kate I hadnt seen your carcked effect..LOVE ..yep need to try that..such a cute image these guys ALWAYS have fun..

    smiles Christine x

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  22. Lorraine A29 July 2013 at 20:29

    Fabulous card Kate :-) I haven't used the cracked glass technique for ages and it always looks amazing ! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  23. Dorte29 July 2013 at 20:41

    Beautiful card, Kate, great idea to use crackled glas effect- yes a super idea to tell your family that there is 'something' in the freezer ;)
    hugs Dorte

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  24. Unknown29 July 2013 at 21:41

    At last Kate......managed to get you! Love your cracked glass - it's so effective and love how you've used your Pan Pastels on your lace..........would never have thought about doing that.

    Hugs.

    Karen x

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  25. Sandra H29 July 2013 at 22:05

    Hi Kate "WOW" Another stunning card everything about it is gorgeous l've never seen or heard of this crackled glass effect but is fantastic you have created a beautiful card x

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  26. Tracy29 July 2013 at 22:13

    Hi Kate
    Fabulous creation, adorable image and design.
    Happy crafting
    Mousey hugs
    Tracy x

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  27. Nicecrane Designs30 July 2013 at 00:48

    OMG Kate , I am falling in love with tese soft colors,,,,so sweet, so adorable,,,,,,,,Absolutely a delicious to watch the way you color, my friend........wowwowww

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  28. nwilliams630 July 2013 at 02:48

    Kate, I love the cracked glass effect! Perfect idea and it works really well on this very fun image. Wonderful card - I feel inspired and now I want to go make another card using this technique. Very pretty! Hugz!

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  29. coops30 July 2013 at 11:14

    so stunning kate.gorgeous sweet image and I love the cracked glass effect ;D

    xx coops xx

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  30. Lindsay Craftymonster8131 July 2013 at 20:51

    Really adorable, love the image and ribbon and punched edges are so pretty
    Lindsay xx

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  31. XxJULESxX1 August 2013 at 20:19

    oh wow gorgeous!!!!!

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  32. Lindsay Craftymonster813 August 2013 at 03:01

    Just hopping back again to say thank you for sharing this beautiful card with us at the PanPastel UK challenge blog
    Lindsay xx

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  33. Gail L5 August 2013 at 02:27

    Wonderful card!
    I usually do that technique for water, this looks amazing!

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Hugs
Kate xx