Oh my goodness! I haven't stamped in weeks (with the exception of prepping for a class a couple of weeks ago.) This was soooo much fun! I must say that I could have stamped for the rest of my life and and never have come up with this color combo on my own, but I really like the way it turned out. These challenges are great! I love cut away cards and the challenge was just the excuse I needed to take the time to make this. I had this idea floating around in my mind all day at work today.
Snowmen and mittens are embossed on Almost Amethyst CS using versamark and Bravo Burgundy classic ('cause I don't have it in craft) with HH EP (my fave for everything!) Then I painted them with bleach to make them almost white. Then watercolored with classic ink (Bravo Burgundy and Mellow Moss) and an aquapainter. Snowflakes around the edge are white craft ink and HH EP. Sentiment is colored with versamrker pen then burgundy marker, then embossed with HH EP. Moss BG piece is stamped with plaid in versamark, then trees in moss them snowflakes in white. Frame piece is raised on foam tape. This is really sparkly in person - may not show in scan. I think I got the ribbon idea from Lindsey (thanks!)
Sorry so long-winded. Can you tell that I'm really excited to upload something finally???!!!! Thanks for looking! Please join the challenges! Go to the challenge forum from the home page!
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 GMT Views: 7370
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I already replied on this once when you first posted it but I have to say it is still my favorite card made with Flaky Friends. I love how you combined a couple techniques together to make such an outstanding card. I cased this card and I tried three or four different cardstock colors before I could get one that bleached out white enough. Your color choices are just perfect on this.
Registered: December 31, 2004 Location: The state that has more antelope than people! Posts: 1574
Mon, Nov 07, 2005 @ 8:42 AM
OH MY GOSH!!! I was just visiting your gallery and all I can say right now is "OH MY GOSH"!!!!!! You have the most beautiful cards! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
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Proud mom to Andrew and Emily
Registered: February 15, 2005 Location: Posts: 110
Wed, Nov 09, 2005 @ 8:09 PM
I am SO glad you were long winded and posted all of your directions! I can't wait to make this card. I'm very impressed at your close cutting job near the mittens. This card is too fabulous! This is one of my top 3 all time fav sets and I just can't find enough cute stuff to convince people to buy this! THis will do it!