I love the black and green color of this dress. To create the satin feel of the fabric, I chose to pleat a section of kiwi kiss using my score pal. Once that was done, I sponged adirondack lettuce ink all over the two inch strip of the kiwi kiss cardstock. I then added some celery shimmerz to create a shimmer and give definition to the green in places like real satin does. I pleated the paper and added it to the black backing. I added a black satin ribbon like the dress has. I finised my card with an antique silver button with a 1/8" punch of some of the leftover kiwi kiss cardstock. I topped that with a soft green dew drop. I added photo corner punches in the top corners to create some balance. I used a black permanent marker to rub and wipe across the silver pearl domes to darker their shiny silver look. I added a damask image I bought awhile ago at Target's $1 spot. I finished with a sentiment from my PTI Mailbox Greetings set. I chose a white base card so my card color/dress colors would pop a bit more.
STAMPS
PTI Mailbox Greetings, Damask(unknown)
PAPER
PTI pure black, gp white, SU Kiwi Kiss
INK
Palette Noir, Adirondack Lettuce
ACCESSORIES
Photo corner punches, black satin ribbon, antique silver button, dew drops, silver pearl domes, Nestabilities, sponges, foam tape, glue dots, shimmerz, 1/8" circle punch
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009 GMT Views: 793
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Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Sat, May 02, 2009 @ 2:08 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous, Betty! I love the rich green color and the contrast of the black! Beautiful details! Just stunning! You captured the inspiration dress perfectly!
Registered: March 21, 2006 Location: sunny southern california Posts: 20098
Sat, May 02, 2009 @ 2:30 PM
Whoa, what a beauty! Those pleasts are gorgeous with the black bodice top piece! hehe!
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Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Sat, May 02, 2009 @ 3:16 PM
Oh Myh! this is Beautiful! Rich, Elegant, Stunning! I love the pleats, such a great look!
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Registered: May 31, 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 14509
Sat, May 02, 2009 @ 4:07 PM
Gorgeous color combo and gorgeous inspired card! Really lovely! tsmfs
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