At last I have uploaded a new card! I wanted to take a stab at this week's technique challenge and this is the result. Between an extended holiday in Sept-Oct (to deliver the wedding card that was my last upload all the way to Montreal) and a bad case of 'tennis elbow' I've spent very little time crafting lately.
After a couple of attempts figuring out the best stack for my Cuttlebug, I managed to get the technique to work. I also got a chance to test out my new oval nesties... I'm gonna have fun with those!
The stamp is one I bought years ago - it coordinated with the graphics and bulletins we used for a Sunday School program at our church. Even then I couldn't resist a good stamp - I hadn't even heard of SCS or SU at the time!
After embossing, I sponged a bit of Bashful Blue over the blank area and the raised areas. Stamped the image with Stazon. (Next time I'll dig out my Stamp-a-ma-jig to get it a little more centred!) I added a little bit of highlighting with a silver Gelly Roll pen and some Frosted Lace Stickles to give it a little sparkle.
Thanks for stopping by!
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 GMT Views: 1110
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Registered: January 21, 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 5463
Sat, Nov 07, 2009 @ 7:51 PM
Oh great another card from you. Hope you are healing quickly Heather. This is such a beautiful card. I love the colours and the way you did the technique. This sentiment says it all - Christ truly is the heart of Christmas. Have fun with your nesties.
Registered: August 20, 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 11545
Sun, Nov 08, 2009 @ 10:58 AM
It's lovely to see you back! Hope you had a good Montreal visit and hope that tennis elbow doesn't give you any more trouble. Your card is gorgeous! The technique is great, lovely sponged embossing and wonderful sentiment too!
Registered: December 25, 2006 Location: Canadian Prairies Posts: 6856
Sun, Nov 08, 2009 @ 6:08 PM
Great job on the technique! I looked at it and haven't tried it yet. So tennis elbow... didn't realize that was the 'racket' you were into! Hope it's on the mend.
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Thu, Nov 19, 2009 @ 7:58 PM
Ohhh how lovely!!! What am elegant card Heather! Tennis elbow, eh?? Well, I managed to break my wrist and foot 3 1/2 weeks ago....so while I've been trying to colour a bit, not much is happening in my world!!
Great job... I've yet to figure out the right sandwich to emboss nesties . Lovely Christmas card!