Saturday, October 24, 2020

Let's Squash it!

 There's a new challenge in town!



I won't be able to relax until I play along with the premier challenge at Let's Squash It!  After searching through the plethora of embossing folders in my stash, I came up with a WeRMemoryKeepers 3D one that I thought would work extremely well with the requirements for Challenge #1:  


Well, I guess I'll let Jo, and Gail be the judge of how well it worked!  I've used a piece of matte gold foil card from Michael's - ages old.  Here's my card, with my first stamping of this darling Altenew stamp and die set called Warm Heart:


Congratulations on your newest Challenge, Gail and Jo!!  

=]  Michele

Thank you Gail, and Jo!

32 comments:

Dotty Jo said...

Hi Michele, so happy to see you've joined the fun here at Let's Squash It! Your card is a delight and I'm swooning in equal measure over your matt gold card, fabulous layout and sweet penguins, Jo x

Robyn Oliver said...

Michelle...I just simply love this card...oooow the fabulous gold embossed metallic just sets off the penguins wonderfully, hugs Robyn

Barb Ghig said...

This is so striking, Michele! Your embossed matte gold foil is really clever for the background and I LOVE your penguins! Gorgeous card, my friend, and perfect for their first challenge!

Linda Callahan said...

The elegant beauty of this card is stunning.....wow!

LeAnne said...

WOW....that embossing folder is amazing with that gold paper. What a sweet card!

donna mikasa said...

Your shimmery geometric background is perfect for your pair of penguins! Thanks for the heads up about a new challenge. Time to pull out those EFs!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh boy, this challenge was made for you!! Those penguins are terrific and WOW to the gorgeous embossed golden panel!!

SmilynStef said...

fabulous embossed texture ... off to make my own Smash It! card

lostinpaper said...

Oh my, if a challenge was built for you then this one would be it lol LOVE your metallic background and your fabulous card!

Jeanne said...

Looks like you crushed it right out of the gate! What a glorious card! Thanks for sharing, Michele. :)

ionabunny said...

Hi Michele, wow, awesome card. Simply elegant and beautifully constructed. Wish I'd thought to use matt foil!!! Much easier on the photographer LOL. Thanks for joining the fun at Let's Squash It! Hugz

Bonnie said...

Wow! That embossed gold is awesome and so perfect as a background for these sweet penguins! We are going to love this challenge, my friend!

Cat Craig said...

You've made a smashing success of your first try. Everything looks fabulous together.

Bobby said...

This challenge is perfect for you, Michele, and your card is amazing. Thanks for turning on to this new fun challenge.

Marlena M. said...

THIS IS AMAZING!!

Darnell said...

Well, this has winner all over it, M! This e/f in gold stands out a mile in the crowd and makes a stunning background behind those sweet heartwarming penguins! I'd love to see you share in the gallery at NBUS, too. I hope you are keeping well! Hugs, D

TK said...

darling! Love the sweet penguins, and the matte gold is terrific!

JulieP said...

It has never crossed my mind to use a folder with metallic card stock. This is amazing.

conil said...

This is what card making is all about in my estimation. Incredible texture, rich color and a touch of whimsy. The card epitomizes it all.

Jan said...

A STUNNER!!!!!
Paper Hugs,
Jan

Brenda said...

Wow Michele, first play at a new challenge and you have knocked it out the ballpark! I love the embossing folder you used and of course the gold foil paper. I am really loving those penguins, how sweet are they?! You have colored them perfectly too. Love, love, love! Hugs, Brenda

Marcia Hill said...

WOWZA!! This is one STUNNING card Michele and definitely looks like a winner to me!! That gold embossed background is amazing and I just love those adorable penguins!! FABULOUS card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Vikki H said...

One of your finest cards this fall, Michele! That background is amazing.

Tracey McNeely said...

Michelle this one is such a lovely card, that matt gold paper looks fabulous after embossing. Well done!

HilaryJane said...

Gorgeous, that background is simply stunning, love it xx

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous Shiny Textured Geometric Metallic CAS Christmas card design, Michele. Love your sweet penguin mommy and baby with a touch of gold. Such a fun new challenge. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Mac Mable said...

The matt gold looks amazing all squashed Michele....x. A super cute card and so perfect for the new challenge x.

Anita in France said...

You combined texture-y elegance beautifully with these lovely images, Michele ... the mat gold is stunning ... and those penguins couldn't be more delightful against it! Hugs, Anita :)

Ros Crawford said...

Wow!! What a perfect representation of geometric and metallic... Surely it doesn't get better than this... Fabulous my friend!

Karen Dunbrook said...

so elegant...so beautiful...you nailed it as always!!
Hope you are well, thanks for sharing your wonderful creativeness with all of us.
xx Karen

Papercraft Boutique said...

Wow, this card packs quite a punch, Michele! The gold geometric embossed background looks amazing with those penguins. The contrast between the cold metallic textured background and the warm sweet live animals (birds?) is just wonderful!
Hideko xx

Linby said...

I just saw this featured at the challenge and had to come over and saw how absolutely stunning this card is. Fab work.