I stamped the lily image twice, embossed with black detail ep and watercoloured with Distress inks. The whole of one image and two petals from the other image were cut out then lifted on dimension pads and silicon gel so that I could sculpt the petals more. All the petals were bent for dimension. The circle layers were cut with nesties and then embossed, I don't seem to be getting the definition with the embossing that I see on other cards here even though I've used the stacking recipe kindly posted in a thread for everyone, perhaps I need more card shims. The scalloped circle was pierced and the inner was covered in crystal ep and embossed. Finally I added some stickles for a bit more glitz.
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2008 GMT Views: 658
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Thu, Jun 12, 2008 @ 8:06 AM
Girlfriend, I am totally speechless with this one! It just takes my breath away, for real. I just have to sit back and admire each and every step that took you to the grand finale. I need to ask you some questions though. I dont know anything distressed ink, but I thought they only come in dark colors? I cant quite seem to figure out your distressed ink watercolor is/are. Oh, forget the questions, there's no in God's world could I ever create such a design. I am a huge fan of your's, and for very good reason! You're the greatest!
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Thu, Jun 12, 2008 @ 4:03 PM
I love this! Love the bkgrd paper, the circles, the fact that you embossed them. I really, really like your flower and all the details you did to it! Way cool! Quick question, what is silicon gel and how is it used? This is a fabulous creation! TFS :0)
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Thu, Jun 12, 2008 @ 6:52 PM
My goodness Chris.. this is breathtaking!! I love your textured and gorgeous green background to you beautifully done lily!! What a fabulous idea to put silicone on the lily so as to sculpt the petals more ... Thanks for your wonderful PM - will get back to you as soon as I get a few moments.. really enjoyed getting to know you better - and yes.. you certainly are on the right track as far as your beautiful artistic ability is concered!! Lovely card!
Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Mon, Jun 16, 2008 @ 3:08 PM
Wow.... what an absolutely gorgeous lily.... You coloured it fabulously, love the black embossing, great dimension on the lily. Like the green embossed circle panel and the yummy two scoops dp. tfs
Registered: February 1, 2005 Location: Temple, Tx Posts: 37720
Thu, Jun 19, 2008 @ 12:12 PM
Wowzer, girl, that's mighty awesome cutting on the gorgeous lily!!! Sooo intricate...perfection at its best!!! I love every little detail on this spectacular card!!!