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!
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26218
Mon, Sep 22, 2014 @ 6:40 PM
I love the way your swirls, anchored by those little gold leaves, come down the page while your flowers come up. Provides a very balanced look. I too really like the neutral shades you chose to work in. Splendid card!
Registered: May 28, 2008 Location: Arnold, Missouri Posts: 15273
Mon, Sep 22, 2014 @ 7:59 PM
I love this, Jo. The neutral monochromatic colors are wonderful, and you added just the right amount of etching. I am always worried about overdoing :-). Perfect tribute to Brenda.
------------------------------ "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8