I'm so far behind I think I'm first....but I really did want to do a couple of Featured Stamper cards...yes, from BEFORE Christmas...
Way back last July, my pal Pam124 sent me this wonderful card and I chose it to CASE since I have the original up close and personal to use as my inspiration.
Echoes of Kindness seemed like a good set to use since Pam is so very generous with her encouragement and comments in the SCS gallery. I used the Faux Silk technique on the flower (tutorial in the Resources section of SCS). Used a SU marker to get my white organza ribbon (my all-time fave ribbon) to match. I recently sorted all the bits and pieces of cardstock that had accumulated in my 'scrap box' and was able to find pretty much everything I needed except the card base in my newly sorted "scraps". What a treat to have it organized. Wonder how long that will last...!
Things I changed: flipped the sketch, different colour scheme, different embossing folder, omitted the piercing...otherwise, it's pretty much a direct knock-off of Pam's masterpiece.
I don't have a fancy white toilet seat cover to use for my photo shoots and instead of little dew drops, I reached for what was handy to scatter around my card. Needless to say I'll probably have to look for something else next time I photograph a card...chocolate never lasts long when it's within my reach...
Anyway, here it is...thanks for the inspiration Pam...there's no shortage of wonderful cards to CASE in your gallery.
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Wed, Feb 10, 2010 @ 3:12 PM
I love this set and you have coloured it wonderfully. The black makes things pop wonderfully and I love the greenery around the sentiment panel. Lovely card.
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Wed, Feb 10, 2010 @ 3:50 PM
How beautiful, Heather. And, a wonderful CASE of Pam's gorgeous card. I'll have to check out that technique. Maybe we could all go together and get you a bath mat....maybe not just like Pammy's, though. Don't want to anger her over that photo mat. LOL Hey, I would have eaten up those chocolates long before the photo could be made. I love that sentiment and your card is awesome.
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Wed, Feb 10, 2010 @ 5:51 PM
What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful lady!! Love how you imitated Pam's staging and had to laugh about needing substitute "props" next time!
Anyway, this is a beautiful card. I love your colors and how you used the faux silk technique. What wonderful work on this challenge!
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Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Thu, Feb 11, 2010 @ 12:22 PM
Ms. Heather, I just came across your gallery today and, low and behold, there's a photo shoot that resembles mine. Of course, I noticed it right off with that professional photography you copied from me; but, nevertheless, I have to give you credit because it looks good even without the bathmat!! LOL!!! Heather, I may have to case your case of my case because I've fallen in love with this beauty. And, I so, so love the faux silk technique. It works perfectly with your flower image. You even dyed the ribbon to match and used a qualifying amount of punches!! You really rocked this Heather. Maybe I should send you a proper bathmat for your birthday, or perhaps some marbles that I have lost, or buttons or flakes to enhance your photography shoots. There's no end to what the Fruitcake/Flake will use!! LOL!! What an honor Heather - Fantastic job!! TFS!
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Registered: June 23, 2008 Location: da U.P. - Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula Posts: 14987
Thu, Feb 11, 2010 @ 2:30 PM
Gorgeous! And a great CASE too. The pinks and greens are so lovely together, and the Faux Silk technique is perfect for this image. Love your photo props, but I'd have to use something inedible. If I tried using chocolates, the props would end up being the wrappers!
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Thu, Feb 11, 2010 @ 10:04 PM
Whoa, girl, this here is one totally awesome card! I love all the colors and all those layers. I love that technique you've used too. I think this is the card that will allow you to come out from out of that hole you dug yourself into last week. Good thing too, since you're outta here in what another week?
Beautifully cased card, Heather and just so well amazingly crafted.
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