This card looks much better in person. I'm trying very hard to add more detail to my cards. All the images on this card were embossed with black EP to make them stand out better than regular black ink. The true friend element, was stamped and cut out in three pieces to give it more depth and then mounted on dimensionals. The word "Christmas" was mounted on a word window piece that was extended using the same technique stampers use to extend the their tags when using the tag punch.
Thanks for a great challenge and thanks for looking!
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2007 GMT Views: 2571
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Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Real Red, Cerise DP
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Black Embossing Powder, Red Rhinestone Brad, 1/4" circle punch, Word Window Punch, Black Gingham Ribbon, Black Brads, Paper Piercer Tools, Dimensionals, SAMJ
Registered: August 25, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 5044
Thu, Sep 27, 2007 @ 7:56 AM
Rest assured that you are not alone. I sometimes take two
weeks to get a challenge done. Your card is beautiful. You
inspire me to get busy with my Christmas cards. TFS.
------------------------------ Judy
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the
righteous run to it and are safe."
Registered: June 7, 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 2194
Thu, Sep 27, 2007 @ 8:18 AM
This is beautiful! I think your detail, your black embossing, fabulous papers, and piercing on your main image all the layering there, the sentiment in small letters along the bottom...all fantastic touches. It really all comes together beautifully, love this!
Registered: June 3, 2006 Location: North Mississippi Posts: 190
Thu, Oct 18, 2007 @ 10:58 AM
Even though it is such a small element, I think the use of the brads and word window punch on the upper right hand side makes this card pull together perfectly. I really like the alphabet used with the dp too!
Registered: February 19, 2006 Location: Texas (Killeen, Fort Hood area) Posts: 6985
Fri, Mar 21, 2008 @ 9:55 AM
Love how you did the Christmas on the WW tab. Also love this alpha on the DP. I really need to remember to try some paper piercing. So many details and the depth in this really make it look great!!
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