Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Timeless Tuesday Double Embossing...migraine headache

Well this was a real pain for me to accomplish but after at least 8 times...I got it. So migraine or not it's entered into the TT challenge over at Flourishes. I was so mad at my trying this over and over that I was ready to seek out Beate and literally do her harm...but since that seemed a bit drastic I took my computer to my craft room and followed step by step her directions and finally I got it. My big problem was my cardboard was not heavy enough and once I figured out what I needed ...it worked. I used my dotted swiss folder and my die is of course from Spellbinders and I'm not going to check out the number but say figure it out for yourselves. Mean spirited I know. I used this candle arrangement from one of the new sets called Christmas Candles. Tied a bow with the Bow Easy and slapped everything on a red card.  Put on some glitter and it's done. I looked at this just now and said to myself...That choice of colors is not the best but maybe I'll do another later and re-post...yeah right! Happy week fellow stampers.

18 comments:

Gail said...

I'm thinking it was worth the effort....well, minus the headache!
Looks great!

Sewflake said...

LOL, I know just how you feel!! One heck of a job, I never have gotten it to work to my satisfaction yet!! Must be too thin as I used two layers of card stock. I will have to dig out some card board. Very nice Pat, as there are some that still have a headache!

Beate said...

Sorry about your migraine. Those are BAD!
I LOVE that you stuck with it and made this card. It looks beautiful!
Thanks so much for participating in the challenge.
Hugs and smiles

Mona Pendleton said...

Oh my goodness, your verbage made me laugh so much!! :) It was definitely worth the effort because your card is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for taking the time to play along with the FTTC :)

Heather Rogers said...

I had a hard time too Pat. I just had to fake it because I thought the cardboard was going to break my Gand Calibur. The end result is stunning. Sorry you got a headache over the ordeal. :)
Hugs~

Jenny Gropp said...

Oh, Pat!! You always give me a laugh! I too struggled big time with this technique and finally fudged it, so it looked like the technique from the outside...just don't take it apart! You did it right though! Way to go! Sweet and lovely card!

Glenda said...

Don't hurt Beate...she is a sweetie! Your card is lovely even if it did give you a headache! Great technique!

Miriam said...

You are so FUNNY!!! I had the same problems! Nice to hear it doesn't go well for other crafters too.

Susan (rainy) said...

Pat I LOVE the colors and all the white with the red border and bow. Its a beautiful card. SO SORRY that you were suffereing with a migraine. Hope it has taken a hike by now.

velta said...

Well Pat, what ever you did go through to make this it certainly turned out stunning! I know how you feel...been there and done that! Still a stunning creation!

ChristineCreations said...

I'm so proud of you for figuring it out! After 5 tries I just went with what I had! It's beautiful Pat!

Becca said...

Hi Pat: Long time no talk...how are you? Love the creations you make. Thought of you when I saw Billings Montana on a T.V. show lol...your cards are adoreable..hugs Bela P.S. say hi to Julie too...

Shirley said...

Pat, I just got this set. You have really done it justice! I love what you did the with the dies too. A really beautiful card!

Janine said...

SO pretty Pat!! HOW ARE YOU!!!? Hope all is well!! Cold here in Canada... but NO SNOW yet!!!

Unknown said...

This is simply beautiful Pat! I love your coloring and the double embossing! I had a same problem about the cardboard too. Glad you figured out and made this beautiful card!

Curt in Indy said...

I always love your awesome sense of humor and some of your statements make me laugh out loud i.e. "I was ready to seek out Beate and literally do her bodily harm" LOL I think the card was well worth the effort. It turned out great. Hope you are doing well! Best, Curt

Silke Ledlow said...

Pat...I think your card turned out gorgeous! Psst, don't tell anyone, but it have me a headache too...LOL...and I won't tell you how many times I tried to get it right...LOL!!! Hugs ~S~

mudmaven said...

But it's so absolutely gorgeous!!!! Love it and am so glad you hung in there till you got it like you wanted. Hope your headache is better. I'm way behind on my blurfing so it better be gone by now. Coming down for a visit anytime soon? ~chris