I had the Mix122 challenge for summer and sparkle. For me summer is show season when I typically travel the show circuits with my reining horse. My show saddle is a high end reining show saddle, quite elaborate with a special silver called "filigree". I can no longer ride and my show saddles are consigned to be sold, all other show equipment is sold so this card was created in memory of those many summers. In addition I took inspiration from these glamorous pillows: http://schweitzerlinen.com/noblesse-francaise.html to help solidify my designs. My absolute favorite papercafting tool is my die cutter. This entire project is made of die cuts in honor of WT533.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2015 GMT Views: 1047
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26140
Mon, Jun 01, 2015 @ 3:28 AM
I'm sure paper crafting can never replace what you've had to give up but it is a start. Your card designs are wonderful. I love the faux leather effect you have made here. The filigree die cuts really evoke the sense of what a show saddle looks like. Lovely card!
Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28925
Mon, Jun 01, 2015 @ 6:09 AM
I love the way you made this look like leather -- so fancy and pretty too!
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70532
Mon, Jun 01, 2015 @ 4:16 PM
Gorgeous! What a lovely card in tribute to your riding days. Life brings us many changes all the way. It sounds like you are transitioning gracefully and expressing it through your artwork. That's wonderful. Very nicely done with all the challenges. TFS