I thought about doing a real Aura Technique card for this gallery, but this is as close as I got. It's only kinda/sorta an aura card. But it IS the first direct to rubber I've done with my twinkling h20's. The more solid (base) stamp is done with Sweet Lavender and the detail (top) stamp is done with the darker Periwinkle - the leaves are done with Fern and Olive Vine. For more dimension, I overstamped the detail stamp and stem stamps with Versamark and detail clear EP. I overstamped the whole piece with Fine Lace and Almost Amethyst, then for the aura effect I sponged the edges with Lavender Lace (closer to the image) and the Lovely Lilac (closer to the edges). I finished with stamping all around the edges with the splatter stamp using the Lavender, Lilac and Encore Silver inks.
The background was done on white cardstock with the detail stamp, random stamping first with Almost Amethyst, then Lavender Lace, then Lovely Lilac and finally with Encore Silver. To create more texture and dimension, I overstamped with Canvas and Versamark, embossed with detail clear EP. I sponged over it with Sahara Sand to bring out the grid of the Canvas stamp, and sponged the edges with Lavender Lace. This clear embossing makes the Silver Encore much more shiney. I really wish I didn't have to cover up so much of this background. Sigh. This card measures 5 x 6 1/4.
The silver ribbon charm is a gift from my good friend leslierich. Thanks again, Leslie! :o)
Date: Friday, October 13, 2006 GMT Views: 1963
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Registered: April 20, 2006 Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Posts: 34762
Wed, Oct 18, 2006 @ 5:34 AM
This card is so, so beautiful!!! What can I even say -- the colors and your main image are just to die for -- love the added silver hardware/brads and love the hanging designer lablel tag that you silver embossed. Such a gorgeous card with so much depth -- just wonderful!!!
Registered: August 9, 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 16812
Wed, Oct 18, 2006 @ 10:08 AM
This is so pretty, my Mom's favorite colors.
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Registered: November 7, 2005 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 17014
Thu, Oct 19, 2006 @ 7:51 AM
What a fabulous card. Besides the gorgeous main image and the cool embossed tag, I LOVE that background. The embossed canvas with the sponging is sooooo beautiful. Can we talk deep rich texture here?!?! Exquisite card.
Registered: November 7, 2005 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 17014
Wed, Mar 14, 2007 @ 11:41 AM
I CANNOT BELIEVE MY EYES!!!!! Linda thank you so so so much for sending (this) beauty my way. I am completely and deeply in love. IRL this card is so stunning... I can't take my eyes off from it. Oh Linda (I'm almost in tears!!) THANK YOU!!