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I set an inspiration challenge using this photo which I found online in this blog post (other pretty photos there too!).
If you haven't played with inspiration challenges before, the idea is to take any aspect of the photo and create something inspired by it - you don't need to recreate what you see, just use something like the shapes, colours, composition or whatever takes your fancy.
Here's the first of mine, I have another one to share later in the week.
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I inked up my embossing folder with Brilliance ink, embossed some gold cardstock and then sprinkled copper embossing powder over the whole thing. Dry embossing in a plastic folder can tend to make the raised parts of the design a bit staticy so you need to give the whole thing a really good firm tap to get rid of the EP on those areas and use a paintbrush if necessary to get rid of any stray bits.
Stamps:
Christmas Expressions (Mona Lisa Moments line from Cornish Heritage Farms)
Ink:
Brilliance by Tsukineko (Coffee Bean)
Paper:
Cryogen White
Gold metallic
Black
Other:
Cuttlebug embossing folder (Victoria)
Detail embossing powder (copper)
Snowflake Wonder dies by Spellbinder
Bead chain (cheapo Christmas decoration stuff)
Amber gem (still using my Secret Santa supply from Caroline!)
Thanks for stopping by!
wow, this looks wonderful Joanne, really effective and attention-grabbing
ReplyDeleteI don't even want to think about the 'C' word...... lovely card though!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card Joanne....fabulous xx
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning Joanne xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Joanne...x
ReplyDeleteI don't emboss half as much as I should - I do love the effect but forget to use it!
Gorgeous Joanne, a brilliant interpretation X
ReplyDeleteI love this, very stylish x
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, very effective !!
ReplyDeleteSuch an eye-catching, elegant card, Joanne! I especially like how you made the embossing the focal point.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card Joanne, love it. Annette x
ReplyDeleteWOW what a gorgeous card! Such a great job with the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful & stylish! Love it!
ReplyDeleteCrisp & classy card Joanne. I think you've captured the prompt perfectly.xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is just stunning.
ReplyDeleteOooh, this is beautiful and elegant. What a good idea,
ReplyDeleteLucy x