Oh my goodness! I haven't stamped in weeks (with the exception of prepping for a class a couple of weeks ago.) This was soooo much fun! I must say that I could have stamped for the rest of my life and and never have come up with this color combo on my own, but I really like the way it turned out. These challenges are great! I love cut away cards and the challenge was just the excuse I needed to take the time to make this. I had this idea floating around in my mind all day at work today.
Snowmen and mittens are embossed on Almost Amethyst CS using versamark and Bravo Burgundy classic ('cause I don't have it in craft) with HH EP (my fave for everything!) Then I painted them with bleach to make them almost white. Then watercolored with classic ink (Bravo Burgundy and Mellow Moss) and an aquapainter. Snowflakes around the edge are white craft ink and HH EP. Sentiment is colored with versamrker pen then burgundy marker, then embossed with HH EP. Moss BG piece is stamped with plaid in versamark, then trees in moss them snowflakes in white. Frame piece is raised on foam tape. This is really sparkly in person - may not show in scan. I think I got the ribbon idea from Lindsey (thanks!)
Sorry so long-winded. Can you tell that I'm really excited to upload something finally???!!!! Thanks for looking! Please join the challenges! Go to the challenge forum from the home page!
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Registered: June 29, 2005 Location: I'm actually lost... if you find me, could you let me know where I am?? Posts: 3476
Wed, Sep 21, 2005 @ 8:45 AM
Wow... you put a LOT of thought and HARD work into this and it REALLY paid off!! It's absolutely adorable!! Fantasic job on both the challenges! Right into my favs it goes!!
------------------------------ ~ Debi ~ Gramma to 2 beautiful girls... Jayden (7) and Paige (4�) & A New Grandson (Cooper) born 3/13/09!! Make my day... take a peek & leave a comment!!
I will comment now that I have picked my chin up off the floor!! Where do I start--let's see AWESOME, adorable, fabulous, waaaaay tooooo cute come to mind! I am so glad you stamped this one!
Kathy
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Happily stampin' away the day!
Registered: September 10, 2004 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 6918
Wed, Sep 21, 2005 @ 9:51 AM
Oh my Gosh! This is just adorable! I love anything cut out, and snowmen melt my heart! How did you emboss with dye ink? I'd like to know, since who has every color of craft ink! TFS this super cute card!
Maddy
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79493
Wed, Sep 21, 2005 @ 10:00 AM
Your colors are fabulous and everything about this is a WOW!
------------------------------ 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: July 11, 2004 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 10374
Wed, Sep 21, 2005 @ 10:05 AM
Terrific card, Jami. I love all the details, especially those mittens and the ribbon. And thanks for the explanation. So, is this going to be your Christmas card this year? TFS. Linda
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