Card size A2 (4.25 x 5.5)
Measurements: largest panel under the image including black border – 3 ¾ (width) x 3 3/8”, corner feature panel 2 x 2 ¾”, image panel (scalloped square) 2 ¼”
-Prismacolor pencils were used for coloring the image.
-Out of the box image was done with regular cutter, Coluzzle (straight edge) and scissors.
-Some ink distressing was done on the designer paper edges to help match the distressed look on the designer paper. Ink distressing was also done on the turquoise to tone down more to the dp turquoise.
-Stampin Up mat pack was used for the piercing guide and to line up the brads. I just punch them through with my piercer.
-Scroll corner feature is a partial die cut from CuttlebugÂ’s Vintage Corners.
Paper: White, Archiver’s – black, The Paper Company – turquoise, Basic Grey designer paper
Ink: Ranger Archival – Jet Black, Black Soot distress ink
Accessories: Black Brads, Prismacolor pencils baby oil and paper stumps for blending, Stampin Up mat pack, Making Memories piercer, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug
Techniques: Die cuts, Prismacolor, piercing, ink distressing
Registered: December 8, 2006 Location: currently stationed in Norman Oklahoma Posts: 11275
Tue, Feb 03, 2009 @ 9:05 PM
What an awesome card. Love the colors and the flowers are perfect.
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Registered: February 16, 2005 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 6897
Tue, Feb 03, 2009 @ 9:08 PM
Love your colors, Roxie.
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Registered: July 17, 2005 Location: Staying inky in eastern Connecticut Posts: 79205
Tue, Feb 03, 2009 @ 9:12 PM
wowza...love the out of the box image......but it is really the colors you used in the image and the layers that truly caught my attention......there is a warm, comfy elegance to it......wonderful
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Tue, Feb 03, 2009 @ 9:18 PM
Gorgeous card Rox!! By the way - I finally got my copy of Just Cards , Winter 2008 edition!! Fabulous cards - congragulations on all your many beautiful cards!!
This is just lovely!!! Great colours - love your fancy envelope!!!
Registered: October 21, 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 6707
Tue, Feb 03, 2009 @ 9:39 PM
WoW! This is very pretty! TFS
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