The leaves are stamped with Copper Encore ink onto watercolor paper, and then covered with copper embossing powder. After heating the powder to melt it, and then letting it cool, I watercolored the leaves with Saffron and Mustard reinkers. I used Chocolate Chip reinker in the areas between the leaves. Yes, that is ONLY Chocolate Chip in there - I think it separates when too much water is added, and you get that lovely reddish brown hue.
To further enhance this leaf background, I dabbed a sponge into Champagne shimmer paint and rubbed it all over. There is the most gorgeous shimmer on this background.
I stamped the sentiment, cut it out with my nestabilities, and then sponged Saffron, Mustard, and Chocolate Chip inks onto it. Since I had already used the shimmer paint on the background, I decided to add some to the sentiment as well. I love the shimmer on this card. I hope you can see it, too. :-)
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 GMT Views: 647
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