This is one of the cards I made as a sample for Lisa's WTUI challenge which you can find HERE.
I gessoed a book page, and when it was dry, stamped and coloured the mouse and added the sentiment. I like to use Ranger's Archival when stamping on gessoed pages as it reduces the chances of smudging.
The main layer is IO's Gradation, inked with distress oxides (vintage photo, peeled paint, broken china), misted and stamped. I punched the corners and added it to a base sponged with broken china. The image panel was layered onto a scalloped circle and popped up on foam, and I added a few sequins to finish it off.
This is the first Penny Black stamp I bought, about 15 years ago.
Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 GMT Views: 1083
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Thu, Sep 07, 2017 @ 9:01 PM
WOW! What a stunning card. I love the background, and the gessoed circle for the main image, which is so adorable. I also love your stitches, punched corners, and the sequins are a great addition. Lovely card!
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Leslie
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Thu, Sep 07, 2017 @ 9:23 PM
Oh this is lovely, Sabrina!! I thought your bg was dp until I read the details, fabulous gradient look and I really love this sweet mouse image on the gessoed text bg!!
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Sat, Sep 09, 2017 @ 6:11 PM
DARLING little PB mouse making his wish...love his book-page Gesso bg with the cute open-scallop border. Great multi-color stamped panel...colors give the idea of a landscape. GREAT card!
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