My husband wanted a card to send to a member of our church who is far from here at the Mayo Clinic being treated for cancer. I decided to use both today's challenge color combo and yesterday's technique challenge to make on Old World look using distressing. I love this new nautical set....it really lends itself to this. For my "from the kitchen" element I sponged a background of Crumb Cake ink over a plastic mesh onion bag for the fish-net look. I also added a piece of twine that someone gave me wrapped around a loaf of homemade bread (she wrapped SEVERAL times around and I've used this twine in LOTS of cards!!!) I crumpled and sponged each of the pieces with Early Espresso ink and also added some around the edges of the card base. The ship is embossed in black on Night of Navy cs. I used a mixture of gold, black and silver ep in 3-4 coats over my circle piece then stamped the anchor on the last coat while it was hot. Last step was to stamp the Scripture verse.
Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 GMT Views: 1908
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Registered: August 18, 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Posts: 31972
Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @ 3:11 PM
Oh my goodness, this is amazing! I love how you made the anchor medallion - totally fabulous! Everything about your card is wonderful, including the message.
Registered: May 15, 2008 Location: Seacoast town in beautiful New England Posts: 2869
Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @ 3:44 PM
My goodness, this is amazing! Your kitchen bg is so clever and that metal medallion is awesome. I really like your nautical card! TFS
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Registered: May 28, 2008 Location: Arnold, Missouri Posts: 15273
Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @ 4:02 PM
WOW - this is one amazing card. I love the background technique you did with the mesh. I love this set, and you did an amazing job with all of it. Can't wait till I get my set This is one for my FAVS. TFS.
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92650
Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @ 4:53 PM
Gail, your card is fabulous! it has such an artistic quality. You did the "old" look very well. I'm sure the man will really enjoy receiving this special card.
Registered: December 20, 2008 Location: In my mind, FL Posts: 2234
Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @ 5:27 PM
I really like your card. It's a great card to send to a member of your church too. Too bad he is battling cancer! I like how you did the impression w/ the anchor. I'v done it once w/ a "hello" stamp. The anchor is better though.
WOW!! This is a really awesome masculine card! I LOVE the sponging of the mesh bag for the BG--very clever and a neat look! Love your layering and the faux metal anchor piece is outstanding!