I'm hoping that the "Evergreen" element doesn't actually have to be green. :) I created a mixed media background with watercoloured tissue paper, sponged colour, dry embossing, and brayering. I love this combination that I used on a card last year. I made good use of my time by creating three similar card fronts. I split two of the card fronts to make four equal panels, and used the third card front to create strips for the inside of my cards. :)
For the four focal panels, I added mostly the same elements ... evergreen dies cut from matte gold foil card stock and gold embossed white sentiment strips. These all tie in with the gold metallic paint I brayered to highlight the dry embossed design (Pepperberry Embossing Folder - Simon Says Stamp), overtop of a watercoloured tissue paper mounted background.
Sending this card to the following challenges:
Darnell's IDEAS Calendar - Week 1 - Inks - I used inks to W/C tissue paper, and sponge over top
Merry Little Christmas Challenge #68 - AG Christmas
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The other three cards ...
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Snowglobe Sayings (MFT - closed)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Matte Gold cardstock (SU!)Ink: Distress Inks: Candied Apple, Lumberjack Plaid, Mowed Lawn (Tim Holtz); Versamark
Accessories: Tissue paper, water mister, Pepperberry Embossing Folder (Simon Says Stamp), Brayer,
Gold Metallic Paint (Lumiere), Holly Branches dies (Penny Black), Inspired die (Reindeer) - Penny Black, Holly & Berries die (Birch Press Designs); Mistletoe die (unknown)
Challenges:
22 comments:
Loll, they could not be more beautiful! Such pretty colors that play so well together with the gold elements! Just fantastic!
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Gorgeous backgrounds, Lolly! The gold atop the embossing makes them so elegant! Love the gold die cuts with them and the embossed sentiments!
These are all absolutely GORGEOUS Loll!! Your gold elements pair so beautifully with the red & green and make for such elegant cards! Beautifully, beautifully done my friend!! Hugs. :0)
These are gorgeous with the bold colors, beautiful elements and gold touches -- so elegant, Loll!
I can't believe that is watercolored tissue paper that you embossed, Loll. The color is brilliant and the gold highlights add an elegant feel. Four beautiful cards to add to your Christmas stash.
Lolly, I am rarely at a loss for words (as you know!), but all the best compliments I have can't express how blown away I am by these. Seriously. The colors are unreal and the overlaid gold die-cuts are ~ mwah! They should all be framed! Thank you for sharing these in the I.D.E.A.S. gallery! (I wish you'd done a video!) Hugs, Dolly
Hold me back! These Christmas cards are beyond beautiful. They're gasp-worthy. Actually, my jaw dropped -- literally. The backgrounds, the gold paint, the gold die cuts... a stunning combination!
Such beautiful cards Loll. I don't think evergreens have to be green all over. You got plenty of green in these and the red really just makes them so much more Christmasy!
Such a wonderful batch of cards! Love the tissue paper background and all the various gold die cuts. Impossible to pick a favourite!
WOW! These are gorgeous Loll, Each with its only sparkle. x
Love the traditional colours of gold, green and red. The subtle gold over the embossing and the gold diecuts reflect the opulence of the season, lovely. :)
These are all beautiful Loll. The gold die cuts compliment the lovely tissue paper backgrounds with the touches of gold.
Those particular shades of red and green look amazing with the shimmery gold elements! These are marvelous, Loll!
Wow, 4 fabulous cards, Loll! I love the flow of red and green with the gold accents! Each one is stunning! You always inspire me! Sue N
Absolutely beautiful cards, Loll. The colours are stunning.
Liz xx
Simply STUNNING! The vibrancy, the gold, the layouts, oh my goodness. xxx
These are beautiful, I love the intense colours. The gold die cuts really stand out xx
Loll, these are stunners. I am inspired to try some Christmas cards in May! It probably won't happen but if it did they would be inspired by yours!
Absolutely stunning.
WOW!!! These Christmas backgrounds are amazing. The colors are gorgeous, perfect for holiday cards, and the gold-rubbed embossing looks beautiful. A wonderful set of cards.
hugs,
BożenA xx
Stunning batch of cards with the green/red and touches of gold!!
You're just brilliant at this technique Loll, and the colour combination is gorgeous and all the different die cut images go beautifully over the top. x
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