Sunday, November 10, 2019

Copper Birthday

Hi everyone.  Today I'm sharing the birthday card I made for my oldest son, Evan.  His birthday is coming up soon and I wanted to make something with heated copper, which he will appreciate.

I started by creating a stencil monoprint background with a mini tiles stencil, using Lindy's magicals.  The colours are very intense and also very sparkly.  I thought they would work really well with the copper.  I die-cut a fern leaf from a heated copper sheet and attached it to the card front.  A simple sentiment is heat embossed in copper to match.

Close-up ...
I was inspired by two of the CAS Challenges to make this card ...


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Stamps:  Everyday Messages (Hero Arts)
Paper:  White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Lindy's Magicals (Bachelor Button Blue, Sassy Sapphire, Tiffanylou's Blue); Versamark
Accessories & Tools:  Mini Tile Texture stencil (TCW), water mister, copper sheet, mini blow torch, Pair of Ferns die (Cheery Lynn), copper embossing powder, heat tool

Challenges:
CAS Mix Up
CAS Stencil

24 comments:

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful Loll, I always love your heated copper it's so dramatic against the Lindy's magical monoprint :)

Pat said...

How gorgeous Loll, and the heated copper fern frond looks such a pretty colour against the Lindy's Magicals blue stencilled background, and what a wonderful shine. The copper sentiment looks great too. x

Hilda Burton said...

That's a copper beauty! Love it! Enjoy your week!

Nstiz said...

Beautiful background and die cut. It's been so long since I've burnt copper so thank you for the reminder. I horde so many things then forget to use them. Beautiful card for you son.

nancy littrell said...

OMG...Absolutely Stunning Magicals stenciled monoprint background for your earthy die cut copper fern, Loll.. An awesome guy card for Evan. He will love it! Love how well the intense blue and copper colors go together too. TFS Hugs..Nancy

Ina G said...

Wow Loll this is spectacular how the background shows of that stunning magical copper fern. This is 'awesome'.

kiwimeskreations said...

What a stunning card Loll loving the heated copper for the leaves, so beautifully contrasted against the blue background!
Blessings
Maxine

Linda said...

This looks amazing. The copper fern really stands out against the gorgeous blue background. Have a great week, and Happy Birthday to your son xx

Bonnie said...

Evan will love this, Loll! I love the veining in the leaves and always love the colors in the heated copper. They show beautifully on the monoprint background.

Carolyn M said...

Stunning, as always. Keep the inspiration coming!

Susan said...

Gorgeous card - love the blue background as it's a perfect contrast to the copper fern frond. I need to do some more heated copper.

Marcia Hill said...

WOW...CAS and just STUNNING Loll! I'm sure Evan will love it!! :0)

Mac Mable said...

Love the colour choice Loll and the copper pops against the pretty magicals. A stunning masculine card for Evan x.

Barb Ghig said...

Oh, I just love it when you play with copper, Loll! Your fern leaf is stunning...I love the variation in the shades of your heated copper and how perfectly you paired it with the gorgeous stencil monoprint that you created! Such a striking card!!! Barb xx

Robyn Oliver said...

How nice is that copper with the blue and white, fabulous card Loll, I love it, Robyn

Patti said...

Oh wow Loll! this card is stunning in every way! your son is going to love this card!

Susan Joyce said...

Awesome design Loll love the texture of the die cut and the beautiful background you created.

TK said...

Your brilliant blue and copper goes together beautifully! Love the look of this card

Trina P. said...

Beautiful card. The monoprint bg , especially the colour 😉, is gorgeous. Evan will love it.

Papercraft Boutique said...

I love this fabulous Lindy’s Magical stencil monoprint, Loll! The colors and the shine are so beautiful and it makes a perfect background for the heated copper fern.
I'm sure Evan loved this card made with love!
Hideko xx

Jo said...

You are a master with copper...or any other technique. That background is the perfect compliment. A beauty dear friend. xxx

Julia Aston said...

The copper stem really shines off your pretty blue monoprint stenciling Loll!

Cathy said...

Another beauty Loll, love the copper diecut with the blues, Cathy x

BożenA said...

Beautiful background, I love how water worked with dyes, creating all these amazing spots. The copper leaf is a beautiful complement to the card.
hugs,
BozenA