This card is part of a gift set I made for a friend. The main image is watercolored. To get the kind of aged, leathery look on the cardstock I smooshed same color ink all over with wadded up toilet paper (something I do all the time--it's my TP technique). The edges are sponged with Close to Cocoa. You may have to look closely to see the French Script stamped on the card front. I inked it up with Close to Cocoa and placed the cardstock on the face up stamp without too much pressure so it has a worn and faded look. This card has a Chocolate Chip base that was cut down to 1 1/2" on the front, and the other front panels were glued underneath that cut away part. It gives the card a bound look, like a journal. Too much information?
Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 GMT Views: 2045
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Registered: November 19, 2004 Location: Conn Posts: 9726
Wed, Jul 12, 2006 @ 4:27 AM
Are you kidding me...never enough info!!! I could use all the help i can get!!! This is beautiful!!! Just luv the whole set, you friend is very lucky....I'm up for adoption.....
Registered: July 11, 2004 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 10374
Wed, Jul 12, 2006 @ 7:14 AM
Oh my, I don't think Toile Blossoms has ever looked lovelier! You really achieved a lot of shading and dimension on those flowers and leaves with only using Baroque Burgundy and Always Artichoke. I love the background too. Simply fabulous watercoloring. And I'm so glad to see your TP technique showcased again. Such a wonderfully subtle effect. I really like how the argyle image is used here, evoking a trellis-like background. Great idea with the binding effect for the fold. This card and all the special details are such a feast for the eyes. TFS. Linda
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