Since I had ALL my gold papers and such out I ended up using gold for the next challenge as well. I embossed the gold paper with my Sunburst EF (sorry it is discontinued) Next I stamped the black glossy paper using Versamark with a patterned stamp, then I used the gold embossing powder. I then cut the butterflies from my handmade paper! I added black brilliants for the bodies.
I haven't decided who will get this card so no sentiment yet. I will probably use a die cut Thank You or Happy Birthday in Black glossy paper down in the right hand corner.
This was probably the most challenging card I have ever photographed.
I appreciate you stopping by to take a look!
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Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Sun, Aug 10, 2014 @ 2:45 PM
Stunning! I love your hand stamped butterflies!
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Registered: March 20, 2008 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 615
Thu, Aug 21, 2014 @ 10:05 AM
Peggy, clearly I need to spend some quality time going through EACH of your cards here, and I plan to do that--and love the thought of the fun I will have--yay!!!
Meanwhile, OH MY GOODNESS, I LOVE THIS CARD!!! That gold embossed sunbeam--absolutely ENCHANTED!!! I am sorry to hear its retired, but I'll keep an eagle eye out for it.
That gold sunbeam just makes your butterflies look like they are in flight and moving towards the golden goodness! And those butterflies, I need to take a much closer look--thank goodness for a touch laptop that gives me this!!! Stunning, my friend!!!
You are such a sweet lady with a huge and kind heart, always encouraging others, please know how much I appreciate you and all of the ways you have chosen to encourage, support, and mentor me. I cannot thank you enough!!!
Adding my accolades to an already long list here, but needed to express my admiration for your talent--wow!!! You are rich in those attributes that can never be purchased, and they are definitely worth so much more than gold!!!
Sending hugs from Ontario, Canada How I wish I could work along side you for a day, what I would learn even by osmosis, much less what you would teach me by your great artistry!!!
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Fri, Nov 28, 2014 @ 5:35 PM
I know you have been too busy to craft lately, so I had a great time looking through your gallery at some gorgeous cards that I missed. This is beyond words stunning. The handmade paper for the butterflies is amazing. I just never have luck with heat embossing. Peggy, this is one of the prettiest cards I have seen.