I got this stamp about 6 months ago and I've been having fun figuring out different ways to use it. I started by applying gelatos to some mixed media paper, then used distress oxide inks thru a stencil to create my bg. I stamped the face in versamark and gold embossed. I also colored in her eyes and mouth with gelatos. I made the frame and added doodling with a white pen. To complete the card I added gold and off white liquid pearls to the cardstock.
Date: Thursday, December 28, 2017 GMT Views: 845
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Thu, Dec 28, 2017 @ 6:27 PM
Wow Pol this looks amazing. I never would have thought to emboss her in gold....genius! I love the background and the doodled frame...more genius. I love all your terrific mixed media arty stuff, you inspire me Pol.
------------------------------ Susie
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Registered: February 4, 2005 Location: Being positive & happy! Posts: 62877
Thu, Dec 28, 2017 @ 6:49 PM
wow...I like the background "skin." Really neat...and those pearly dots. You have such creativity! Thanks for all of your help with the challenges and examples! Wow!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132012
Thu, Dec 28, 2017 @ 11:30 PM
I don't think I'd know where to start with a stamp like that, but you've come up with a beautifully framed masterpiece. The colours in it remind me of a portrait painting my mother had on the wall, those glowing warm greens and yellows are just beautiful.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83925
Fri, Dec 29, 2017 @ 2:42 AM
Very artsy and fun, Polly. I like your bg colors and that fun frame. Super creative!
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79895
Fri, Dec 29, 2017 @ 2:54 AM
Polly, You put your own special elements that really added a wonderful look to this already amazing stamp. TFS I have enjoyed the work you have shared with us for this challenge every week. Has a year really already passed by?? I guess it is true that time flys when you're having fun.
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
Registered: March 13, 2012 Location: Southern Florida Posts: 5253
Fri, Dec 29, 2017 @ 4:38 AM
Wow, that's some stamp! Love what you did with it here, especially the perfect tilting of all the elements ;)! A really cool and unique card!
------------------------------ I have come to the conclusion that buying craft supplies and actually using them are two separate hobbies. RachelRose Designs by Robin... GALLERY
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105288
Fri, Dec 29, 2017 @ 7:32 AM
Fabulous bg, Polly! I love the face and the way you framed it!! Just wonderful. It's freezing here too........imbibing a bit myself!! Stay warm, my friend. Happy New Year!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.