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Thursday, 2 February 2023

January Card Chain Challenge Reveal

Today is 2nd of the month so time for the Card Chain Challenge big reveal. This month 25 card makers took part and I sent my card to Carol in the UK. 


This month I used the colours, the sketch and the friendship theme, although the sketch got inverted because I cut my panel wrong!


I don't think I matched the candyflosss colour very well, it looks too peachy and I think it clashes with the bright pink, but I decided not to mind. I hope Carol doesn't either.




I told you that you would be seeing that embossing folder again, well here it is inked in a bold colour. I inked it quite heavily and got this mottled look, which I actually quite like. You get a smoother look by lighter inking and building it up in layers. I used my Catherine Pooler inks to colour the cardstock for the other 2 colours.

I was very lucky to receive this really cute card from Michaela  in Austria:

Thanks Michaela

If you would like to take part in the next card chain challenge, you have until 6th to sign up here

Supplies:
Ink: Catherine Pooler pucker up, it's a girl, glam
Embossing Folder: Spellbinders flower frenzy E3D-048

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it. 

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26 comments:

  1. GerJanne2 February 2023 at 11:20

    Hi Hilary!
    I love this sketch and your card is lovely! The embossingfolder is very beautiful and it worked out great with the ink!

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  2. Rainey's Craft Room2 February 2023 at 11:39

    A lovely embossing folder technique and pretty card.
    Lorraine

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  3. Viv2 February 2023 at 15:21

    Really like this Hilary! Great card. x

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  4. crafty-stamper2 February 2023 at 15:22

    I love the beautiful card Hilary and your new embossing folder -thank you.Love the cute card from Michaela
    Carol x

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  5. Carole2 February 2023 at 15:50

    Very pretty card with that fabulous embossing folder.x

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  6. Angelnorth2 February 2023 at 16:34

    That folder looks spectacular inked up like that, gorgeous card Hilary!

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  7. Alice (scrAPpamondo)2 February 2023 at 21:18

    Such fabulous embossing, love the effect of the heavy inking in pink! And love the insert and the envelope too! I find the set so classy!
    Hugs

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  8. Arlene2 February 2023 at 21:59

    Such a very sweet and wonderful card.

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  9. I Card Everyone3 February 2023 at 00:09

    I love your card, Hilary - both sent and received! But, oh my heart! Your envelope is just wonderful!
    =]

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  10. Ashwini Rao3 February 2023 at 07:06

    I do love your use of the embossing folder! And I think you've actually made good use of the sketch (I actually can't figure out where you went wrong!) I have a tough time with all pink tones, so its a great job there as well! Lovely, charming card :)

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  11. kiwimeskreations3 February 2023 at 07:26

    What a pretty card Hilary - love that embossing folder and how you are using it. Your card is quite simple, but striking and elegant
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  12. brenda3 February 2023 at 07:28

    Really effective resist embossing Hilary, love the fresh pinks.

    B x

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  13. Robyn Oliver3 February 2023 at 07:46

    Fabulous card Hilary, you nailed the sketch and the embossed section is so pretty and a lovely contrast to the plain half. Also thanks for the nudge, I totally got my time conversion wrong.. have a wonderful weekend hugs Robyn

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  14. papierelle3 February 2023 at 10:09

    You used that beautiful embossing folder again. That looks impressive!!

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  15. Bonnie3 February 2023 at 13:30

    I think you stuck to the sketch perfectly, Hilary! That embossing folder is so pretty for this technique and I'm sure Carol is delighted with it!

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  16. Julia Aston3 February 2023 at 16:59

    What a lovely inked embossing folder you used for half of your card Hilary - so pretty with the white flowers popping off the color - the black strip is great for contrast and the perfect place for your two die cut words! Julia xx

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  17. Leslie Miller3 February 2023 at 17:43

    I just now saw your card on Carol's blog and I know she loved it. I'm happy to see this gorgeous embossing again. You do the inking so well. Mine always comes out mottled, but not in a good way. I never thought of adding ink in layers. I like how you did the sentiment, and the envelope flap is a truly lovely finishing touch. Darling card from Michaela in Austria. It's wonderful how this card making thing of ours brings us together.

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  18. Jeanne H3 February 2023 at 19:53

    Love the embossing folder you used. Well done card this month!

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  19. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)4 February 2023 at 01:48

    Great take on the sketch, Hilary - love that ef you've been using!! Cutie from Michaela too :)

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  20. Bastelmichaela4 February 2023 at 12:56

    Your card is a real eye-catcher and the idea of ​​the embossing folder is brilliant. I'm glad you like my card
    hugs Michaela

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  21. Mia4 February 2023 at 17:14

    Your card is super, Hilary. I love the papers you used. Hugs, my friend.

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  22. Faith A at Daffodil Cards4 February 2023 at 17:31

    I love the mix of colours Hilary, the embossing is fabulous, it's a beautiful card. Love the different colour parts of the sentiment also.
    Faith x

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  23. Linby5 February 2023 at 12:52

    Another great card with the EF - and a great use of the sketch.

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  24. KraftyKoolKat5 February 2023 at 16:47

    Such a lovely and feminine creation Hilary. That inked embossing is beautiful.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  25. Pia S5 February 2023 at 20:01

    What a classy take on the sketch. The embossed pattern is gorgeous!

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  26. Greta6 February 2023 at 04:02

    That inked embossing folder panel is so beautiful! I still need to try the technique again.

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