Beth, you certainly chose an amazingly talented stamper for the FS #91. I have to admit I felt a bit intimidated by Beccas' gallery, she is quite accomplished at precision and layers...after much time, I finally decided to case this card. I love the ribbon and the square set on point, this is such a lovely card. My changes are obvious, the colors, the sentiment, added the eye collage. This is a large card, just a bit over 6" square.
I headed into Basic Greys' Obscure papers for my card. The eye collage is from Stamp Francisco. I stamped it on GP white with Adirondack pitch black and embossed in clear ep. I watercolored the eyes blue and used Copics to color in the instruments. It is popped on foam. The panel is two different Obscure papers, the first one cuttled with a paisley embossing folder. I inked the Stampotique sentiment the same as my eye collage. It is mounted directly to the ribbon. I finished it off using one of an assortment of birthday metal (a gift from Artystamper, Julia thanks again!!!)
I really enjoyed visiting Beccas' gallery...do enjoy your special day! Thanks for your comments and I've waxed poetically about focus my blog if you're interested.
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Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Sun, Nov 02, 2008 @ 10:52 AM
Hey, we chose the same card! Hee! Love this...the eyes are eye catching for sure! I love it....very nicely done, your cards are so unique, so fun! Good job Susan!
Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Sun, Nov 02, 2008 @ 11:43 AM
What an awesome, artistic creation, Susan! I love the colors and papers you chose and the really neat eye collage! Fantastic sentiment! The ribbon and metal piece are terrific! Wonderful CASE with your unique style to it!
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sun, Nov 02, 2008 @ 1:01 PM
Susan, you put a winner together today! Love all the dp, those spectacles, and your sentiment! You really know how to think outside the box! TFS :0)
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Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Sun, Nov 02, 2008 @ 4:36 PM
Susan this is gorgeous. I love the paper you chose. What a great layout. It is perfect for this image you chose. I just love the entire thing. You chose a wonderful card to case. TFS
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Registered: February 1, 2005 Location: Temple, Tx Posts: 37720
Sun, Nov 02, 2008 @ 5:36 PM
That image is AWESOME, Susan, and the sentiment is just perfect!!! I love the colors, papers, and the super gorgeous ribbon, too!!! Great take on this challenge....your design is such and inspiration!!!
Registered: March 18, 2008 Location: West Sussex, England Posts: 2532
Sun, Nov 02, 2008 @ 6:16 PM
A stunning take on Becca's card Susan and as always it has your wonderful and unique style. The sentiment is interesting to me and the opthalmic glasses perfect with it. You do find the most amazing stamps! I love the ornate metal and rich colours of the papers. A wonderful and creative card which I love.
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