The inspiration challenge was from MacIntosh Enamels. I liked the colors on one of the vase patterns. (Sorry, haven't figured out how to make a link without being in advanced mode!) ;(
The bg layer was done by masking off pears, leaves and flowers. I then layered saffron, pumpkin, rust and ruby over top. I then versa marked the images and clear ep. I then sprayed with shimmer spray (that I just learned how to do!) 8o) to make it look more glazed. Actually, I ended up spraying the whole card with it, including the flower!
The focal image is a non-mounted stamp that I bought years ago. I don't know who makes it. It was stamped, lightly colored, versa and ep. The idea for the hanging beads on the side of the card came from this stamp.
Even though I have several goodies on this, I just feel like it could use a little more. Do you agree?? Maybe I'm just in a doo-dad mode. I like the card, it has that free-spirited feel...retro, hippee, I don't know what! lol!
Have a great day!
Thanks for looking!
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2008 GMT Views: 1990
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Registered: March 5, 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8635
Sat, Jul 05, 2008 @ 12:13 PM
This card is gorgeous and doesn't need another thing!!! I just love what you did with the back ground, I just love this whole card, must put in my fav and try it
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Rebekka
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Sat, Jul 05, 2008 @ 12:21 PM
Great colors, love the clip holding the beaded cords!
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Registered: May 18, 2005 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 35783
Sat, Jul 05, 2008 @ 12:58 PM
oh yes those beads are fantastic, I love your card. The only thing that I might add is gold leaf pen around the panels, but if you look at my gallery you will see I do that on most all my cards. It really is perfectly lovely as it is, just wanted to answer your thoughts of perhaps adding more!