My friend gave me the WARMEST fleece lined slippers and some comfy PJs and I needed to thank her with more than just a call. She loves Paris and I had been planning on using this die on a card for her when I saw Anita's Technique Challenge today.
I used packing tape on the Bazzill card stock and cut out the sentiment. Then thought why not the tower too. That took two strips of tape, but this die is so detailed, the line doesn't show. Love the look and will definitely be using this technique again. Thanks Anita.
For the bg, I masked the edged then stamped the script in CP blue. Used Distress paste with the rose stencil. Heat set then ink blended the DOX. I know, I know, you're thinking this woman must only own two colors of DOX. I do have others, but I just really love this combo. I didn't want just a straight egde, so I thought I would use Jen's (Jennifrann) trick from her last card. I die cut the stitched rectangle then tried to tear along the perforation, I didn't do as good a job as Jen, so my edges are more torn/jagged but that is sort of what I wanted anyways. Here's a link to Jennifrann's card: TLC827 Light Up My Life by Jennifrann at Splitcoaststampers
Next time, if there is one, I will die cut before I paste. The die cut process did flatten the paste a bit, but it's still there and visible. Just liked it better before it got smooshed.
Merci Beaucoup for stopping by. And I hope you have something to keep you warm too...if not slippers maybe some hot cocoa, a kitten, or a favorite blanket. Hugs.
Date: Monday, December 28, 2020 GMT Views: 494
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50645
Mon, Dec 28, 2020 @ 5:58 PM
This is so pretty...that subtle rose texture in the bg is so cool...perfect with your Paris theme. And how lucky you are to have such a thoughtful friend.
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Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: France Posts: 60278
Mon, Dec 28, 2020 @ 10:23 PM
Wonderful design!! I love the French style and your amazing background, this is so pretty, The Eiffeltower and merci pop from the card, beautiful color combo too
Oh, how cool that you were able to add the packing tape to the tower too! This is gorgeous. I really like the textured roses in the background. Such a beautiful look!
Registered: October 23, 2011 Location: Western, NY Posts: 7504
Tue, Dec 29, 2020 @ 1:24 PM
The stenciled raised roses over stamped printing, fantastic! Love your favorite colors and die cuts. The tearing on stitches look great.
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Registered: July 21, 2017 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 363
Wed, Dec 30, 2020 @ 10:44 AM
I love all of the techniques you used to make this card so beautiful! One of these days I'll try the paste Great job! I am sure your friend will love it!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131971
Wed, Dec 30, 2020 @ 12:24 PM
Warm slippers are wonderful! I bought some sheepskin ones a few weeks ago - they were out of stock in the store I cycled too, but then DH offered to walk with me to another one near us, and they still had them. I certainly wouldn't be able to see that you'd had to use two strips of tape on the tower, and I bet it looks great with the shine. I love the colours you used, and I recognise that rose stencil.
Well done on not losing the dot on the i - I am always doing that, and while often I add a gem or half pearl instead, I think here it really needs to match the faux-embossed sentiment.
You can't go wrong with the Eiffel Tower and script. (One time when we were there, there was very bad smog, so all the public transport was free for about three days. But you could only see half of the Eiffel Tower, the rest was obscured by the smog!!).