The markers I used for the leaves are: Crushed Curry, Old Olive and Dusty Durango. The branches and trunk are Soft Suede. To add some shine and dimension, I colored over the leaves, branches and trunk with a clear Glaze pen. Unfortunately, you can't really see it in the photo, but in certain light it's a nice effect. For the shadow beneath the tree I sponged with River Rock ink. The focal image is popped up on dimensionals.
The Dusty Durango layer is embossed with SU's Perfect Details texture plate, then sponged with Dusty Durango and Soft Suede. I also sponged Soft Suede on the Soft Suede card base.
Finished size is 5 x 6 1/4 inches.
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009 GMT Views: 7422
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Registered: July 20, 2009 Location: California Posts: 33483
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 @ 11:18 PM
beautiful card, thanks for the deets, I am going to have to find one of those clear glaze pens! Love the colors and the different colored leaves on this.
Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sun, Nov 22, 2009 @ 5:32 PM
This is so regal and it exudes warmth and sensitivity with the use of that dp. Beautiful design and your coloring and sponging are just fabulous. Oh my, if only I could create such an exqusite sympathy card! I can try though since it's now in my faves. Beautiful work; beautiful card.
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sun, Nov 22, 2009 @ 8:25 PM
I love this tree. You did an over the top job with it. Your leaves are fabulous. Love the whole card. TFS :0)
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