The image is colored with copics and pencils. The pink background is glossy paper that was colored by inking a craft mat, spraying with water and dragging the glossy through it. Glossy creates wonderful pastels this way. Hand beaded the gown with delica beads using a Pergamano piercing tool. Used the tool to create shoe laces and tie in the boys shoes. Hand stitched panels by piercing using a needlepoint plastic canvas. Strung the silver delicas and added to the bow along with a button. The embossed "Cherish" became smeared all over the top when I dragged my hand through the warm embossing powder so I had to add the label.
A special thanks to Jennifer (mother's daughter) who tipped me off on the Pergamano piercing tool for extra fine piercing. The beads would have not been possible without it.
Date: Sunday, September 8, 2013 GMT Views: 5071
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Registered: October 25, 2010 Location: New England Posts: 12699
Sun, Sep 15, 2013 @ 8:16 AM
You have got to be kidding me! This is fine craftsmanship and so beautiful and adorable at the same time. The subtlety of the pink on glossy paper and all that wonderful stitching.... unbelievably beautiful, Nancy!
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Mon, Sep 30, 2013 @ 2:43 AM
Oh my gosh Nancy, how did I miss this. Everything about it is so precious and perfect. I have saved it to My Favs so can continue to admire your beautiful card.
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Registered: July 20, 2007 Location: Fergus, Ontario, Canada Posts: 52525
Thu, Oct 03, 2013 @ 6:23 AM
This is gorgeous! I love all the layers and the stitching. That image is such a whimsical yet elegant image for a wedding. I love the beds you added to the train and the colouring is exquisite!
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Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Mon, Oct 21, 2013 @ 9:50 PM
I can't even begin to express how awesome this is! I've looked at it about a 20 times and just sighed with pleasure - and envy!i would LOVE to see this IRL - it must be spectacular!
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