I made this card for the current sketch challenge at Uniko Studios.
I stamped the wreath in gold and heat embossed with an iridescent embossing powder. Adds lots of sparkle and shine (and colours) to the card ... hard to photograph. I have a close-up on my blog that shows more details.
I used a gold metallic pen to go over the bow and sentiment to make them darker.
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni Demo Challenge Leader Splitcoast Challenge Host
Registered: February 8, 2004 Location: South of Oklahoma, North of DFW Airport = North Texas! Posts: 44453
Thu, Dec 04, 2014 @ 3:26 PM
Believe it or not ... I now have 'buyer's regret'! Not about a stamp ... but I recently 'didn't buy' a grassy-looking wreath of this style. Now you've made me realize what a dumb mistake that was to leave it behind! Great card!
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Registered: October 29, 2004 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 24007
Thu, Dec 04, 2014 @ 5:29 PM
So gorgeous Loll. That is one of my very favorite wreath stamps. I need to put on my wishlist for next year. I can even see the pretty gold sparkle. I have the Irridescent Ice EB Powder and have always loved the effect. TFS my friend.
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Thu, Dec 04, 2014 @ 5:38 PM
I too have been eyeing that beautiful wreath and I love how you used it in gold! The added glitter gives it so much pizazz! You sure do have a steady hand with that gold pen! I love it!
Registered: February 9, 2010 Location: Mentone, California Posts: 7361
Thu, Dec 04, 2014 @ 6:57 PM
I have LOVED this amazing wreath stamp since the first time I saw it. I have lots of wreath stamps but NONE as pretty and elegant as this one. Your use of the gold with the iridescent ink makes for one gorgeous Christmas card. LOVE it!