Passage of time--CHECK: my sentiment reads "May the simple joys of life fill this special day and be yours THROUGHOUT THE COMING YEAR." I figure that indicates a passage of time reasonably well.
LLPC045 sketch--CHECK: for once I didn't make a literal translation of the sketch. Wow! I can't believe I actually made the leap . . .
Alphabet--CHECK: I used these chipboard alphabet stickers I found on clearance in the Target Dollar Spot after Valentine's Day. I'm thrilled to be using them! Had to expand the card size to 5" x 7" to accommodate these large-ish letters.
Sun--CHECK: this is an old TAC (The Angel Company) sun image.
Encouraging sentiment--CHECK: well, I hope you'll agree that this is a "check" on the list. I stretched it a bit. I figure this card is *encouraging* its recipient to "enjoy" his or her special day
I've seen a lot of great brayer work in the galleries in the past week (especially those made by Harriet, aka hskelly) and was inspired to pull my brayer out after years of inactivity. Oh, this was fun!! I had to do some improvising with my results, but I'm so pleased with how everything turned out. I colored my main panel with the brayer and sponging, as well as the card base.
I think this will make a super special occasion card for either a female or male. Into my stash it goes
Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!
Emily
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Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010 GMT Views: 467
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Paper: SU card stocks: whisper white, so saffron, pumpkin pie, tangerine tango
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Palette l'amore red; SU inks: so saffron, pumpkin pie, tangerine tango
Accessories: SU scallop trim border punch, SU 1" circle punch, CM oval cutters, alphabet chipboard stickers (Target Dollar Spot), dimensionals, metallic red brads
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Fri, Apr 16, 2010 @ 10:53 AM
Incredible brayering job Emzi. I'm still working on that technique! Love your bright colors and my gosh, look at all those challenges you nailed!! You are da woman. Be safe up there in the big sky - Remember The Punchkateerz are with you!! Impressive use of punches on the card too I might add and I'm so glad that at least someone is FOLLOWING THE PUNCHKATEER RULEZ!! LOL!! P.S. Think you should be the "prez", but don't tell Boozi!! TFS!! YRPH TSTTM!
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Tue, Apr 20, 2010 @ 7:56 AM
Oh Emily this is awesome - I love your brayering (and thank you for the mention) and the overall design of this card! Wow that is a lot of challenges put together!
------------------------------ Harriet aka hskelly
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Registered: October 28, 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 3254
Wed, Apr 21, 2010 @ 1:20 PM
Oh this card positively GLOWS with warmth! Such wonderful colours and brayering work - this would encourage and brighten up anyone's day! I love your sun in the corner!