I loved the CAS look and the blending of greens. I almost triggered a national security response with the threats I was making to the somewhat unruly hemp cord, but once my fat fingers got the hang of it, I was able to ameliorate (ty, word of the day!) the situation.
I masked off the panel with, um, masking paper stuff, and sponged green after green distress ink (with a touch of vintage photo in the middle) and stamped the fern and french words with archival ink. Then, I took off the masky thing and stamped the two maple leaves. This caused me much consternation (Tuesday's word) because when I CASE, I CASE. If I were to change 2 or 3 things, it would pretty much be a new card and I would be showing it off in another gallery as my original masterpiece. So, not having the leaves Karen used gave me a bit of a panic attack, until I sternly told myself it was unacceptable to stress over a stamped leaf when there were people in this world who were hungry, under-medicated and very poor.
Then, I realized I WAS one of those people. So I felt better. Or worse. Whatever the case may be.
Anyway, if you think YOU'RE confused by this post, imagine how I'M feeling! Which is why I'm on my way to the buy/sell forum to find Karen's leaf stamp to purchase, thus making everything okay again. In my world, at least.
Congrats again, Karen!!
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Registered: December 27, 2004 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 1001
Sun, Jul 20, 2014 @ 6:40 PM
I laughed out loud reading your description! So funny! And your card is stunning - the depth you've created with your green inks is amazing! Thanks so much for visiting my gallery. I wish you much luck in the buy/sell forum
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Sun, Jul 20, 2014 @ 7:00 PM
Fabulous!!! What a gorgeous card and beautiful case of her card! Your sponging is exquisite! I'm on a hunt for leaves too! Thanks again for the hilarious description. I'd hate missing your description as much as I'd hate missing your cards!
Registered: September 3, 2007 Location: native Texan living in extreme N. GA Posts: 73395
Sun, Jul 20, 2014 @ 7:29 PM
This is awesome, Carmen! Change all you want...it's the inspiration that counts. Hey, I sympathize totally w/ the ribbon thing. I have a bunch of ribbon that laughs at me when I think of using it. Some poor soul took pity on me and mailed me a Bow Easy (it's NOT). It's an evil contraption and I know it was in cahoots with the vile ribbon. But there is hope...I found a mini bowdabra and it works for me because it actually pins the unruly ribbon down while I tie it. What a concept!
Your card is fabulous. I love the mottled greens (my fave color, btw).
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Registered: April 4, 2006 Location: Boxertown USA, IL Posts: 67325
Mon, Jul 21, 2014 @ 6:33 AM
Carmen, what a beauty. You have sponged this fabulously.
I am in the dictionary looking for ameeleeoratae. (can't find that word) LOL You do know I am jk on that spelling, I hope. Have a great day.
Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 122006
Sat, Jul 26, 2014 @ 8:53 PM
this looks just amazing as is... sometimes that makes it more of a real challenge I guess if you have to improvise and make do with whatcha have... I like your leaves just fine and the richness of all the greens too!
Registered: September 21, 2006 Location: In the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, Home of the Paper Clip Project - The National Cornbread Festival Posts: 26563