The Inspiration Challenge today is to choose a vase from Bellacor. I chose this La Sueca vase because I love the colors, and the way they fade from dark to light...sort of like a brayered background. I still want to brayer everything since taking Michelle Zindorf's classes.
This card is for a friend at church who has cancer. He's a rugged, outdoorsy type guy who's hanging in there as best as he can. I have made cards for him with deer and bear images, so I thought I'd try an outdoor scene with my new stamps from Stampscapes. I love these stamps...they're sooooo easy to use! I still don't have the shadowing (reflection in water) part down right and need a LOT more practice, but I think it's a pretty and peaceful scene. I hope he likes it...hope you do too. TFL
BTW - If you're interested in buying this stunning vase, it's available for $451 and change! LOL
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009 GMT Views: 6175
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Sat, Aug 08, 2009 @ 6:28 AM
Holy Moly, this is gorgeous! I love your brayer technique, WOW! I am really going to have to try this again. It never works for me.
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Sat, Aug 08, 2009 @ 6:30 AM
Quick - put it in a frame and hang it on the wall! FABULOUS scene - so comforting and serene in the blues and I'm sure your friend will love it! Well done!
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Sat, Aug 08, 2009 @ 6:43 AM
Oh my goodness! Completely stunning! Your card is a work of art. Lovely in form and color, and totally needs a frame! Wowzers! I love this! TSMFS
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Sat, Aug 08, 2009 @ 6:59 AM
gorgeous card. I think your reflection in the water is perfect. looks like a postcard!! you have made the perfect card for this man. thank you for sharing your talent.
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Sat, Aug 08, 2009 @ 7:17 AM
Oh my! You are a pro at this brayering stuff. I've been so busy with other things that I haven't had a chance to play this week- now you have inspired me. I love your scene and your technique is awesome. Great job my friend.
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