Today is Technique Lover's Challenge, my very fav! I was so excited to see we could take a trip down *memory lane* and pick any technique among the 149 already done. This is my second card for today, and I chose TLC #14, Faux Metal.
I started with a 6x6 square of MFT DP called Echo, in soothing greens. I stamped a Judikins bg stamp in Handsome Hunter craft ink, and embossed with detail clear. Then I stamped the same image on another similar sheet of DP, and cut out and popped up several sections, some 2 and 3 layers thick. Happy Birthday is done in the Faux Metal technique, by alternating layers of Metallic Green Pearl EP and Ranger's Holographic EP- I think about 6 or 8 layers- I lost track! I inked up the stamp in Versamark and pressed it into the final layer of the hot EP. Finally, I scattered clear and ruby red Swarovski crystals around the card.
This card is for a glitzy and glamorous artist friend of mine with contemporary tastes. I hope she likes it.
Thanks for looking!
Maddy
Date: Monday, January 7, 2008 GMT Views: 2303
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Very pretty and interesting card! (I think the Happy Birthday is from Stampin Up's 'Vivid Greetings' set...
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Mon, Jan 07, 2008 @ 7:18 PM
Maddy, she's gonna love it! This is just beautiful! Third card today, wohoo you go girl!!
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Mon, Jan 07, 2008 @ 8:01 PM
OMG Maddy......your card is totally Stunning and yes, very creative, artistic and.....contemporary. Your friend will treasure her gift. TFS and I am so excited to see you stamping and sharing your artistic talents. Take care, Nancy
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Mon, Jan 07, 2008 @ 8:03 PM
This is just outstanding!!! I love everything about it.
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