I went long and thin for the card base on this one to echo the shape of the steps and then used punched circles to represent the baubles - some are heat embossed with a backgrounder stamp and gold powder, some coated in crackle paint and others embossed in a Cuttlebug folder and then treated with Rub n Buff to give them a richer finish.Ruched silk ribbon and a sprinkling of pearls keep the opulent mood going and provide more textural interest.
It was a bit of a nightmare to photograph this one with the reflective surfaces and textures but I think you get the idea!
Stamps (Cornish Heritage Farms):
Scalloped Tiles backgrounder
Vintage Christmas Expressions (Mona Lisa Moments line)
Ink:
Versamark by Tsukineko
Versacraft by Tsukinko (Autumn Leaf)
Tim Holtz Distress ink by Ranger (Vintage Photo)
Paper:
Kraft
Cryogen white
Metallic gold
Other:
Distress Crackle Paint by Ranger (Rock Candy)
Detail embossing powder (gold)
Squeeze punch by Fiskars (large and medium circles)
Silk ribbon
Pin
Flat back pearls
Cuttlebug embossing folder (Textile Texture)
Rub n Buff by Amaco (gold leaf)
Thanks for stopping by!
Another gorgeous card Joanne,I love what you have done with the ribbon, that is so effective. xx
ReplyDeleteJoanne this is beautiful and the pearls and ruched ribbon are very opulent indeed.
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This was my first visit to your blog and I really enjoyed looking at your cretions, very inspiring. Will visit more often :o) Sam x
ReplyDeleteSorry, creations!
ReplyDeleteloving the crisp clean design of this card
ReplyDeleteLoving what you have done with the ribbon Joanne....another gorgeous, classic card XXX
ReplyDeleteThis is yet another classy card Joanne - love those baubles xx
ReplyDeleteI like how you've incorporated AMACO's Rub 'n Buff into your card making! Did you know it's available in about 17 colors? If you'd like to try others let me know. Also if you'd like to make cards or mixed media using RNB for CHA let me know. I would like to feature your card on our Facebook and link back to you.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and simply elegant!! Hugs to you, Joanne!
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Really loving your Xmas designs !!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design Joanne!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards, both this one and Mondays.... thanks for stopping by my blog
ReplyDeleteOh my word - your baubles are stunning -love this theme
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous card Joanne - really loving the look of those baubles...
ReplyDeleteLove this...so unique!
ReplyDeleteOh this is fab hun, love all the texture
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Joanne. Love all the different textures.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours, the shape of the card is really nice too. x
ReplyDeleteFab card - mind you, when I saw all the circles my first thought was "coins" rather than "baubles" and I though you'd made a money wallet!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Joanne! I love all of the surfaces and textures mixed with the pearls. I particularly like how they look like they are bouncing along the card front. Fantastic inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Joanne, love the combination of colours, shapes and textures! Jo x
ReplyDeleteHoly Cats, this may be the most gorgeous card I've ever seen. That bit of rutched ribbon was just the genius touch it needed to soften the hard metal.
ReplyDeleteI hope you managed to link with AMACO finally!
Thanks for inspiration!