This inspiration challenge has been a challenge for me...only in the fact that my head wasn't working...I picked what I was going to case straight away, which is:
and knew what image I was going to use, it was part of a RAK from Suleika (aka Roxystamper), the DP came along pretty easily and then...it just went downhill from there.....then I had a revelation...I am going to have to give up housework and cooking...yes, all domestic chores are going to have to cease so I can give card making 100 per cent of my attention.....oh, what's that noise....the sound of me waking up to myself - shame!!!!
I layered the circles that had been stamped with 'X' and 'O's, putting the top 2 on dimensionals to give a bit of depth and then added a enbellishment that had been recycled off a perfumed candle. Nail bling worked well with the tree and then I used tarnished eyelets and torn corrogated corners to finish off.
Thanks for looking, I appreciate your comments they are both encouraging and inspiring!
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 GMT Views: 973
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Tue, Dec 16, 2008 @ 6:50 AM
Linda, this is BEAUTIFUL! What a great card. Love those corners, the wonderful coin on the twine, and the bling! Wonderful inspired card. tfs
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Wed, Dec 17, 2008 @ 5:06 AM
wonderful work as laways linda, I love the coin and the addition of the circles and your torn and corrugated corners, the twine in a perfect embellishment to you r organic and earthy beauty!
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Thu, Dec 18, 2008 @ 4:52 AM
Linda~ quite beautiful sister! You know I am a fan of your corners. Love the tree image (Inkadinkado, I think) and the wonderful nail bling. Your circles really make this card stand out, as if framing the tree. Great card!
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