Thanks so much Anita for hosting the Teapotter Challenge...our cards go out to a good Samaritan this week, who paid utility bills for a number of families this past Christmas. We are sending cards that show the light.
This card also fits the Sketch Challenge this week (SC794). Thank you Ally. I was able to resize your hexagons to fit my cool Club Scrap stamps from their 'Steamworks' set. I used the awesome hanging light blue, coloring the filament with 2 shades of Copics and adding 3 layers of Glossy Accents. The metal socket was stamped and embossed with Stampendous Mixed Media Aged Teal power which is a mix of metallic and teal blue. The sentiment was stamped with the Majestic Blue (VersaFine) and embossed with Clear Detail. I used gelatos over the top of the sentiment to fade from night to daylight. The hexagons of the SC were sprayed the Tattered Angels 'Sunlight' and dry embossed with the Tim Holtz Sun Folder. The stock # of the light bulb was used as the third element of the sketch along with the gingham navy trim. I like how the Basic Grey 'Recess' paper adds a bit of 'figuring' to the background.
It will be so fun to give back, in a small way, to the good Samaritan, who brought cheer to families out of the abundance of his heart! Thanks so much for stopping by, I appreciate the time and gift of your comments.
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 GMT Views: 1566
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Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: France Posts: 60508
Wed, Mar 25, 2020 @ 12:00 AM
I love this super masculin design and from far I thought there was a pearl on your card, once seeing it close I've discovered your light!! Wow!! this is stunning!! and I love your sentiment so true even today!!
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79894
Wed, Mar 25, 2020 @ 5:25 AM
Wow, you captured the shine on that light bulb magnificently. Such a perfect card for that teapot challenge. I need to do one to mail as well. I love hearing of the work of good Samaritans of our world. God bless them.
------------------------------ 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: February 23, 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 23018
Wed, Mar 25, 2020 @ 6:07 AM
There is something about this card I find so appealing - I'm not sure what to call the style - not exactly steampunk but maybe bordering more on utilitarian . . . The sentiment couldn't be more perfect for Michael's act of kindness and that bulb - WOW it slams me straight back to my childhood! I grew up before electricity when night meant turning on the kerosene lanterns and one amazing gaslight in the kitchen - your bulb puts me in mind of that with it's rigid glow down the middle and the "sock" that went over the flame always had that little nipple at the bottom. We never realized what sparse light it gave until we got electricity (which almost blinded us that first night) - we were just grateful for the "glow" as I'm sure Michael's recipients were.
------------------------------ Linda aka Bubbles
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105288
Wed, Mar 25, 2020 @ 6:13 AM
Fabulous light bulb, mf!! I love how masculine this card is!!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Registered: February 27, 2007 Location: LaCrosse, Wisconsin Posts: 39816
Wed, Mar 25, 2020 @ 6:17 AM
Lights on, nobody home???? Hah, just had to say that. That light bulb is a wonder, so glad you found time to create today. Not sure I know of the CS steamworks set. must look that up. we all need a little light right now.
------------------------------ Jean Bean the Dancing Queen "You can play a shoestring if you're sincere." -John Coltrane