It's not what you look at that matters,
it's what you see...
What a fun, fun TLC, Sabina! I experimented with a couple of embossing folders and stamps before my third attempt resulted in this Paris Collage. I am happy. Thanks for the link to Frenchies' video. It was extremely helpful. I used DOX 'Old Paper' on the embossing folder and then stamped this marvelous Eiffel tower in Memento 'Paris Dusk' directly onto the ef. Ran it through my Big Shot. Trimmed the edges placed on my A2 PTI 'Dark Indigo' base. Stamped the Thoreau quote on black cs. I suppose I was asking too much to hope Henry David Thoreau's name would be visible in my embossing. Must get some super fine clear ef. Used an un-named Sizzix diecut which was perfect for the quote and popped on foam. Stapled 3 of the corners and here it is.
I will definitely be playing again. I love the look and I love Paris....
Thanks for your comments. I can't wait to visit the gallery and see everyone's take...
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Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40381
Mon, Feb 25, 2019 @ 12:47 AM
What a great card you have made using this technique, Susan! Great choice of stamp & EF. I have tried this technique a few times this afternoon & not happy with the results, might try again tomorrow!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131740
Mon, Feb 25, 2019 @ 12:52 AM
Who doesn't love Paris :-). I think you were brave choosing such a solid silhouette stamp, and achieved great results with it. My octopus was a total irredeemable fail. The soft neutral colour palette is lovely...we saw Notre Dame looking just that golden colour at sunset last year, and Paris Dusk appears to be just the colour of the roof tiles.
Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60173
Mon, Feb 25, 2019 @ 5:36 AM
Your Paris cards always take me there! I'd love to go again and again and again....
I've not looked at the TLC yet but this one makes me want to go there NOW!! Love this one ....
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Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 121895
Mon, Feb 25, 2019 @ 6:55 AM
Ooh that is cool most of my folders do not have much white space in them to stamp on and I love this, I am smiling to see your used DOX inks too. ( my first try I did that but, the piece never felt dry after so) the one I uploaded got straight dye ink. love the colors on this Susan.
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105182
Mon, Feb 25, 2019 @ 10:56 AM
Susan, I had to go with my 4th try. I'm so glad you stuck with it........this card is a wonderful collage of Paris, and I love the staples. Why don't I ever think of them??????? Great colors!
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79591
Mon, Feb 25, 2019 @ 11:47 AM
Your French collage is wonderful today, Susan. I had fun with this challenge and may have to give it another try.
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