The main inspiration for this card is the recipient, a good friend of mine who is a wonderful seamstress AND collects roosters. Another inspiration was this great shadow box card using the tag punch by jwjazz: Gallery at Splitcoaststampers I had a lot of fun incorporating as many sewing oriented ideas as I could. A big thanks to JulieHRR for the Faux Stitching technique, the closest I will come to sewing. It's hard to tell, but I used the Faux Linen technique for the rooster layer. The Paisley works well for the fabric look, and the argyle Faux Suede top layer (made with liquid applique) also includes French Script but it's very faint. I'll let the LA dry longer next time, because the classic Artichoke ink kept rubbing off. :( The buttons were sponged with craft Elegant Eggplant, and the brads were sponged with the yellow ochre chalk ink.
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2005 GMT Views: 1992
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Registered: August 9, 2004 Location: Plymouth, Michigan Posts: 1296
Wed, Nov 16, 2005 @ 6:35 AM
Ohhhh, Linda! Very neat! I love how you were able to include all the seamstress type techniques (and the rooster theme). I know Sue will love the card, but I hope she "gets" the sewing concepts too!!!!! Karen
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Registered: October 29, 2004 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 24007
Fri, Nov 18, 2005 @ 11:34 AM
I hardly no where to start........your card is just filled with stunning techniques, layers, colors......OMG.....I am in awe of your talents! I must try your faux sewing. I have done the stitching, but never thought to add the faux thread. I just can't take my eyes off your gorgeous creation. Into my fav's of course. TFS Nancy
Registered: June 9, 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 62020
Fri, Nov 18, 2005 @ 1:08 PM
Linda honestly thi scard is beyond awesome!!! So many wonderful details - I really appreciate you takingthe tim eto share how you did them. I never thought of coloring buttons like that. This is so RICH looking! Love it!
Registered: March 15, 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 7287
Fri, Nov 18, 2005 @ 2:15 PM
wow,,,,, gorgeous,,,,,, love the colors and the layout with the stitching too.. the background looks so rich... in fact the whole card does...... excellent,,,,,
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