For this card, I stamped the large leaf randomly on Baja Breeze cardstock with Baja Breeze ink and then used my long rectangle Nestabilities to cut out the sentiment panel, which is layered onto Brushed Copper cardstock. I then stamped the base leaf panel with the Linen background stamp, again using Baja Breeze ink. Edges are sponged with Baja and Not Quite Navy.
The large dimensional leaf was stamped on Not Quite Navy cardstock with Encore Metallic Bronze ink and embossed with copper EP. I watercolored it with Twinkling H20's (Bashful Blue) and then covered it with Crystal Effects. The photo doesn't show it, but it has a kind of Cloisonne look to it. Very pretty.
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 GMT Views: 2914
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Registered: October 25, 2004 Location: Southern Oregon Coast Posts: 17641
Thu, Oct 23, 2008 @ 6:37 AM
The copper and blue are a beautiful combination for this wonderfully masculine card, Linda. So nice to see the Linen (my favorite) in the background, as well. I know the H20s give that leaf some special shimmer. This is one of those cards that really must be seen IRL and touched to get the full effect. I'll bet it got plenty of touching when it was received!
Registered: April 20, 2006 Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Posts: 34762
Sun, Oct 26, 2008 @ 5:27 AM
How GORGEOUS is this!!!! And BLUE -- I have NEVER done blue with copper, I always use green -- but this blue is FABULOUS!!!! So glad you pointed that out -- LOL!!! Also, your leaf is wonderfully beautiful, but your attention to the little details always amazes me -- now how many people would see to it that the leaf images on the sentiment panel match perfectly to continue with the pattern on the card front -- it makes an AMAZING difference!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Registered: June 9, 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 62020
Sun, Oct 26, 2008 @ 8:33 AM
Linda this is gorgeous - so simple and striking at first glance (great for a masculine card), but so much beautiful texture and detail to keep you looking! I always love seeing your work!
Registered: November 7, 2005 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 17014
Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 10:45 AM
That leaf is breathtaking with the copper and blue! Gorgeous card.. so beautifully and perfectly made. What a wonderful masculine card. Love this, Linda.
Registered: August 9, 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 16812
Thu, Nov 06, 2008 @ 3:09 PM
Oh my Linda, this card is so beautiful! I love the copper with the navy, a beautiful design!
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