What a wonderful challenge, Hannah...actually one of the panels that I used on my card yesterday was repurposed packaging. The white printed panel on this card is part of a bag that DS sent from Japan as wrapping on a gift. I stamped the portrait of the three women in Versamark, then gold embossed. Masked that image then stamped Chinese Calligraphy in Versamark. Drew a border with gold pen. Stamped the bonsai image on a white card and on a Concord scrap and embossed both. Used the MS scoring tool to make a fan and tied with gold thread. Added the pearls. This is also for the fan club challenge this month. My sons are all amazing people and I am so inspired by their openness to learn. I am so blessed to know each of them - this is inspired by Jeffrey, a student of East Asian languages and culture.
Thank you so much for looking and have a peaceful day.
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2011 GMT Views: 1599
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Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Fri, Aug 26, 2011 @ 1:28 PM
Wow this is awesome. I just love the oriental theme of this card. The fan was a lovely designer touch. The gold embossing is outstanding. I just love this work or art Marzi. Beautifully done.
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Fri, Aug 26, 2011 @ 6:32 PM
How beautiful is this!!! The colors are outstanding and I LOVE the asian wrapping! WOW! Super duper work!
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83609
Sat, Aug 27, 2011 @ 3:15 AM
Very elegant card. Love the colors and the layout. How cool you could celebrate your son's love of East Asian languages with your beautiful creation. I miss you guys - I really do plan to actually make a card this weekend! Hugz!!!!!
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Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60268
Sat, Aug 27, 2011 @ 4:28 AM
Marzi, I can't say enough about this beauty. I love every single element of your card and your tribute to your sons. What gor-juss paper you recycled. Truely beautiful. Hugz
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