For the Inspiration Challenge we're headed across the pond to a lovely site. I chose THIS for my inspiration.
My card today took way longer that I planned on spending but that's how it goes sometimes. I wanted a twig wreath w/ stars on it but I wanted them to be a silver/gold mix & look a little rustic. The stars were pretty easy. I die cut them then covered them w/ a mix of silver ink on the inside & gold ink around the edges then sprinkled on 2 different embossing powders. One is a gilded gold (mostly clear w/ gold flecks) & the other was a stardust powder (mostly clear w/ little sparkles & a hint of silver). I did the same for the grosgrain ribbon die & bow die cut. On the wreath, I die cut it out of brown then used the same gold ep just in places here & there.
Then the part that took too long happened because I thought w/ the open area in the center, why not make it a shaker? But the sequins looked too bright & shiny. So I did the embossing again on a piece of ivory & die cut the sequins using a sequin die. Big trouble! Most the embossing flaked right off. So...I had piece sticker paper w/ most of the stickers gone & just the borders left. I peeled it off & stuck my sequins to the sticky side & embossed them again. That worked. Then I put it all together & stamped half of the greeting on the front w/ Versa Clair nocturne & sprinkle the gilded gold powder on it & embossed it. You can see it in the close up (on my blog) but head on, it just looks black.
Thanks so much for looking. Closeups & product links are on my blog: The Write Stuff
Date: Friday, October 11, 2019 GMT Views: 1488
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This turned out beautifully! I had a card that took way longer than planned this week! I decided to color and inlay flowers but that is a story for another time! This is so elegant. I like the look of the bow with the gross grain ribbon die!
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74958
Fri, Oct 11, 2019 @ 7:51 PM
Oh, I love stars and your wreath is gorgeous. Sorry about the hard time....been there and had that. Ha Your bow finished it beautifully. Love the silver and gold and pretty sequins (dies).
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Sat, Oct 12, 2019 @ 2:45 AM
Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous. You know how I love wreaths and this is unique, beautiful, and fun with the shaker - brilliantly done! Impressive embossing too. Hugz
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