Great challenge to-day. I haven't used this oval die from Marianne Designs for ages ..and I really love it. The flowers are embossed in black (instead of white as is usually done) and painted with white pigment ink (see tutorial here on SCS Whitewashing Tutorials at Splitcoaststampers ) Each flower and leaf is fussy-cut with the bottom being popped up on a dimensional. The DP was from a pack that was in my stash for a while..without being opened! YIKES!!
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Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31150
Thu, Apr 17, 2014 @ 3:36 PM
I just love that pretty flourish on your sentiment, Sue, and those fussy cut flowers are so delicious! Beautiful oval die and the hint of green is a nice touch~
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Registered: May 28, 2008 Location: Arnold, Missouri Posts: 15273
Thu, Apr 17, 2014 @ 3:41 PM
The whitewashed flowers are stunning, and I love that oval die. I have never seen this one before, and you should definitely use it a bit more often :-)
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92528
Thu, Apr 17, 2014 @ 3:43 PM
I like your fancy oval die cut frame too, Sue! Lovely card...and your ever so soft shading of the flowers is exquisite. You have a delicate touch which takes time and talent.
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79591
Thu, Apr 17, 2014 @ 4:39 PM
Love that die. It looks great with your design.
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Thu, Apr 17, 2014 @ 4:48 PM
Gorgeous! Love the soft plaid bg inside. Your die cut is beautiful. Fabulous card. TFS :0)
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