Becky gave us some much-needed warm colors this week, a wonderful antidote to the seemingly endless winter. I also used the monthly member gallery theme to honor my amazing friend Holly. She was recently named employee of the year!
Stamped the Clematis & Butterfly in Memento Espresso Truffle and colored with Copics. Die-cut, using the Out of the Box technique. Using Becca Feeken's tutorial Inked the Border with Rocket Red: http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/per...ered-die-cuts/ nb - If you plan to use it, practice this technique several times on scrap paper - it takes a few times to master!
Masked the image. Inked the HA stamp in Desert Sand and Rich Cocoa, stamped the BG and sponged with Desert Sand in the die. Ran the horizontal panel through a CB EF then added the May Arts trim and hemp twine. Layered the panels (subbed Summer Sun for the Daffodil) and die cuts, popping the focal point on dimensionals. Added the sentiment and Copic-colored pearls for a girly finish. (dessert!). PT - 3
Thanks Becky and Lydia for the wonderful challenges and to Becca for the gorgeous technique. Thank you all for looking and have a peaceful day.
Date: Monday, February 17, 2014 GMT Views: 1983
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Registered: May 15, 2008 Location: Seacoast town in beautiful New England Posts: 2869
Mon, Feb 17, 2014 @ 7:58 PM
This is beautiful Marie! I think your colored border came out fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing that tutorial, I will have to try this. I'm sure Holly will cherish this. I know I would! TFS
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Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37075
Mon, Feb 17, 2014 @ 8:30 PM
this is beautiful Marie-love the image and your fantastic coloring-great techniques with the out of the box and inking the edge of your die cut-looks great
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Mon, Feb 17, 2014 @ 8:48 PM
You used some fabulous techniques on here and the results are SO worth it! What a gorgeous creation! Love your coloring and design! Thank you for the link and for describing your process in detail!
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Mon, Feb 17, 2014 @ 9:27 PM
Beautiful use of the color challenge colors. The flowers with the print bkg look great. The die cuts you used are perfect for your layout. Love the horizontal panel.