Measurements: these are larger than and more panels than the layout due to the size of the apple image.
A-2 card size 4.25 x 5.5”
Designer paper – 3 ½ x 4 ¾” plus borders - 1/16 and 3/32”
Embossed panel - 3 x 4 ¼” plus borders – 1/16 and 3/32”
--For the Cuttlebug negative effect embossing technique which I used on the solid yellow panel- click here.
-Prismacolor pencils, baby oil and paper stumps were used to color the image using the Gamsol technique found in the resources section here at SCS. Baby oil replaces the Gamsol.
-The rose red and yellow border panels were ink distressed using the direct to paper technique which just means the paper is directly rubbed onto the ink pad.
-The nailheads are attached with Diamond Glaze (any lacquer product will work). To make the process fast and easy I squeeze a drop of lacquer onto a waxed paper (I repurpose the paper that stickers and labels are purchased on), then touch the end of a large corsage pin to the lacquer then to the back of the gem which picks it up, position it on the image and press down with a finger, there is a little time to slide the gem into position if needed before it sticks tight.
-The area under the corner tabs were flatten with a metal ball stylus so the tabs have an even surface to attach too, it also helps in keeping them attached to have a flat surface.
Tools: Iron Eagle punch for corner tabs, Fiskars - cutting scissors, Provo Crafts: Cuttlebug and Perfectly Paisley embossing folder, metal ball stylus, brayer, corsage pin
Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11597
Wed, Feb 10, 2010 @ 5:17 AM
This is so FUN and FRESH, Rox. I love looking at all the layers,textures and details you can add to a card and still keep it FLAT and mailable!!! It's so inspiring (I'm almost always doubling my postage!!).
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Registered: September 7, 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 33121
Wed, Feb 10, 2010 @ 5:26 AM
This looks so yummy!! I was thinking of doing something like this with cherries. Glad I checked the gallery first!! Back to the think tank!! LOL! Love your card (always do!!).
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Registered: November 12, 2009 Location: Living in Western North Carolina in the mountains of beauty. Posts: 2551
Wed, Feb 10, 2010 @ 7:08 AM
Roxie this is a REALLY lovely card... love all the details to this sketch... this is really a GREAT sketch too... t hanks for all that you do.. I really appreciate it all..
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105224
Wed, Feb 10, 2010 @ 7:51 AM
What a great sketch you found for us, Roxie (and how nice to have you back, if only for a visit!). Those surely are delicious apples. can't miss that shape!
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