I used colors, images and layoutÂ…just about cased that photo!
The flowers are done with this procedure: first apply VersaMark to the image and before stamping apply dye ink, stamp, then clear heat emboss. The leaves were done with a marker.
Second step is to do polished stone over the entire panel keeping the top corner lighter so hit that area last when the ink is running out. I then buffed with a paper towel - the buffing helps take ink off of the embossing powder.
Third step is to add shading interest by doing the polished stone technique but I only used one color of brown and went down the left side and top right corner and buffed.
The gems are held on with Diamond Glaze. The light panel is sponged with tea dye distressing ink. Word Window and Slot punches are used for tabs and circle punch under the brads on the brown strip. Tool distressed the edges - someone may have to take that tool away from meÂ…I love this distressing!
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2007 GMT Views: 775
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Paper: Semi glossy white cardstock, heavy brown textured paper by Canson, Stampin Up – cranberry and saffron cardstock
Ink: Stampin Up classic – Cranberry Crisp, Brilliant Blue, Bliss Blue, Close to Cocoa, VersaMark, Ranger/Tim Holtz tea dye distressing ink
Accessories: Forest Foliage marker, gems, Word Window, Slot and ¼” circle punches, brads, sponge, Tonic perforator tool for distressing, VersaMark pen for leaves, clear embossing powder, block, felt, velcro for polished stone techique tool
Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Sat, Jan 27, 2007 @ 3:23 PM
I'm not gonna be the one that takes that tool away from you.....I value my life! This card is gorgeous, love the tabs coming through the main panel, just such a cool added touch. Love it!
Registered: March 24, 2005 Location: by a stream and a pond Posts: 2020
Sat, Jan 27, 2007 @ 3:48 PM
I couldn't wait to get home this evening to see what you did with this challenge.... Wow what a masterpiece! I didn't expect it would be less. When I saw this challenge this morning I knew it was for you. The colors, flowers, etc, etc..
You didn't let me down Roxi! That image panel is outstanding!