I don't very often combine challenges, but when I do it's almost always these two.
Loved casing you Brenda....your gallery is simply gorgeous....have been a fan for a long time. This is the beauty I chose to case.
I etched the blooms and added black bling for the TLC challenge. (Congrats on 500!!....thanks to all who keep it coming).
I just bought a fabulous new toy that I HIGHLY recommend. It's by Impression Obsession....it's one of those curved acrylic blocks with the handle on it. It measures 4 x 5 1/4. I've always used a bent Cuttlebug plate, a trick I learned here, but thought a smaller one for 'smaller large' stamps would be a good idea. I love it. The Hero Arts stamp I used on this card is a two step....I used Onyx Black for the outline, then used Crumb Cake for the inside, using my new toy.....look how evenly the colour went on!! I love the look!
TFL!
Date: Monday, September 22, 2014 GMT Views: 2384
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Jo, this is gorgeous!!!! The flowers and flourish are a monochromatic delight! Your etching is so pretty, great combination of challenges! Thanks for the tip on the tool. I just looked it up and it looks like a fun tool, something to add to my wish list!!!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132012
Mon, Sep 22, 2014 @ 11:37 AM
Those flowers are so soft and pretty and delicate - they make me think of little wood anemones. I'm interested that you find the smaller curved block good! I love the 6" one, so I got the smaller one too but don't use it nearly as much as I thought I would.
Registered: June 18, 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1222
Mon, Sep 22, 2014 @ 12:11 PM
This is a beautiful card! I love the neutral colors, and the swirl in the background adds an extra note of elegance. (Spoken with the right-hand pinkie extended) simply lovely, my dear!
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Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31237
Mon, Sep 22, 2014 @ 12:59 PM
This is definitely a beauty, Jo! Love your leaves trinket, the whimsy flourish, and of course those beautiful flowers! Your bling is the perfect touch for them~
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79895
Mon, Sep 22, 2014 @ 2:48 PM
Love this monochromatic masterpiece.
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