My card was done for Michelle Rodgers' Stampers Dream challenge SDDC3 found here ... http://michellerodgers.blogspot.com/...ity-sddc3.html
The challenge is to use mostly shades of gray or black, with a hint of color and some sparkle. You may also use some white.
I started out by scoring diagonal lines on the bottom half of the cardstock for interest. Then I stamped the image on a medium shade of gray cardstock with Versamark and embossed it with detail black EP. I colored it using chalks for a subtle color. I created the steam using a tiny sponge dauber and white craft ink. The sparkle is found in the 3 light blue star gems. I also dotted the center of the wheels on the train with black stickles but it's not visible in the photo. This card will be going to my cousin for his birthday.
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Date: Monday, December 15, 2008 GMT Views: 1733
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44979
Mon, Dec 15, 2008 @ 6:30 AM
Hey neighbor!!!! This is FABULOUS!!!! I love how you used a dauber for the steam!!!! Wonderful idea! Your sentiment is lovely! This is a terrific card!!!!!!
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Registered: February 8, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1070
Mon, Dec 15, 2008 @ 10:32 AM
Carol, your card is just perfect in every way! Your smoke is fabulous!!!!! I love the little touches of blue, and that you colored with chalk. AWESOME card, my friend! Thanks so much for playing along with our challenge this month! :-)
Registered: February 1, 2005 Location: Temple, Tx Posts: 37720
Tue, Dec 16, 2008 @ 6:38 AM
This is such an AWESOME card...I just love that wonderful train image and how cool to added the touch of color and the steam is soooo amazing...such a great guy card!!!