This was supposed to be a 10 min. card, but instead it took me 31 min.An improvement over last week's 60 min! I used Elegant Eggplant for the background, Whisper White and Cool Caribean for accent colors. I brayered white craft ink on the embossing plate 'Harlequin', ran it through the BigShot, embossed it with clear ep, then tried something different. I wanted a muted color, so I sponged white all over it and rubbed it off. Then I spritzed it with champaign mist for the glitter effect.Well, there went my 10 min. I was too ambitious! But I persevered! The band across the top is punched from the Pinking Hearts Border, topped with white ribbon. I sponged the edges of the Cool Caribbean paper. The squares are 2 1/8 and 1 3/8. Stamp set used is For All You Do. Vellum butterflies made from Beautiful Wings Embosslit. My camera doesn't pick up the depth of the embossing plate or the shimmer mist. I encourge you to try this sketch and post it on Carole'Anne's blog.I'm sure you can beat me!
Date: Friday, April 23, 2010 GMT Views: 731
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This card is stunning, Mitzi. I love the background, the band with the ribbon, the sponging, the vellum butterfly, I love the whole thing. 31 minutes sounds pretty good to me. I think I beat everyone for the longest time this week!
Registered: July 1, 2005 Location: Cochrane Alberta Canada Posts: 1350
Sat, Apr 24, 2010 @ 5:10 AM
WOW - wish I could see this in person I bet it is absolutely fabulous. The depth of the color must be amazing, and what a great color combo, blends beautifully together. Awesome job my friend, and hey, you cut your time in half, that's progress, LOL.
------------------------------ Sandi MacIver - Dirty Dozen Alumni Blogger & Paper Crafter
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Registered: July 26, 2009 Location: Carvel, Alberta Canada Posts: 157
Sat, Apr 24, 2010 @ 6:05 AM
Excellent colour here whow you did so great! I never think of using that background stamp thank you for reminding me of it
the way you stamped it and used the other colorus are just perfect!
you are doing good - no worries it's hard at first you will master this
thank you for being such an asset to our team!
Registered: April 20, 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 26
Mon, Apr 26, 2010 @ 3:07 PM
Mitzi,
I just know saw your card. It's STUNNING!! So sorry Ididn't get around to see it on Friday. You did a fantastic job! Don't worry about the time - we'll both get there!
------------------------------ Darla Benson
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