Here is one card that truly looks better IRL than how it is presenting this morning! Promise. I almost decided against uploading, but in the spirit of growing in the mixed media world, I am throwing it out there...
Wendy in the Free 4 All asked that we use the word LOVE on our work...I've been waiting to use this Tim Holtz stamp, ...when I want to see LOVE defined, I look at you. What a powerful and tender thought! I used the chalkboard tech on the sentiment and hand cut in the shape of a heart. Playing off the 'seeing', aren't these a stylish pair of peepers with their mother of pearl frames and blue trim? I stamped them on to glitter paper with the Majestic Blue and then embossed with clear. Fussy cut out the lenses and then added back in the flimsy acetate film...hoping to add depth. They are popped above the groovy, psychedelic bg that was inked and embossed and rubbed with 5 shades of Gelatos and then more rubbing with Perfect Pearls. It shimmers in all those gorgeous blues. Added the ribbon, I'd saved from a Chico's purchase, stamped tiny Technique Tuesday hearts down the left side with shadow stamping, more pearls and there you have it.
Thanks to our hostesses for inspiring all the cards in the galleries today. It will be fun to see where your he{art} carried you. Have a wonderfully creative weekend, all
Date: Friday, January 31, 2014 GMT Views: 834
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Registered: November 5, 2008 Location: Down the rabbit hole with Alice in wonderland. Posts: 23715
Fri, Jan 31, 2014 @ 9:48 AM
I agree - that is one tender and powerful sentiment. I love all the little elements you pulled together for this card. You definitely embrace the layers. Thanks so much for playing my Mix-ability challenge!
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74742
Fri, Jan 31, 2014 @ 11:11 AM
Awesome background and those are the coolest eyeglasses in town. Love your sentiment.
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Registered: November 21, 2007 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 22971
Fri, Jan 31, 2014 @ 1:56 PM
Love the gelatos/perfect pearls swirls, Susan! You're a pro with the mixed media processes! The fussy cut glasses are perfect with that sentiment (which I just happen to have too).
Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60042
Fri, Jan 31, 2014 @ 2:21 PM
O-M-GOSH! This is just the BEST. I'm so glad you decided to upload this. I so love your creativity. You do things I would never even think of. The glasses are fab-u-lous!
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Fri, Jan 31, 2014 @ 2:38 PM
Susan this is AWESOME!!! Love your spectacles. Love your ribbon. LOVE that sentiment. You card is simply wonderful and presents quite well. So glad you uploaded it. TFS :0)
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Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55665
Fri, Jan 31, 2014 @ 3:41 PM
This is such a neat card Susan!! I love the bg you created. The glasses are so cool with that sentiment too. It is so frustrating when we can't get a picture that looks as good as our card.
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Fri, Jan 31, 2014 @ 5:18 PM
I knew this was your the minute I saw it! You have a style all your own, and it's awesome! Love the swirl bg panel!
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