I have loved preparing for the challenge this fortnight at The Stamp Man and completed some of it while watching the fabulous TH on QVC during Tuesday afternoon. Hence some inspiration drawn from what he was doing
The centrepiece for this card was made using alcohol inks with a sentiment and a flourishes stamp. The next layer was a piece of patterned paper from my box, I inked the edges, over stamped using a music stamp and then sprayed with cosmic shimmer and 2 of the edges paper pierced.
The background is another paper from my off cuts, clear embossed with swirls in 2 corners and inked over, then mounted on gold. The ribbon was thread through a metal tag on which I used the altered metal technique as explained in the TH bible. Gold flourish die cuts gave this the third layer of swirls and curls and were also given the altered metal treatment which worked really well. The butterfly is downloaded and covered with glossy accents and glitter.
Supplies
Adirondak alcohol inks - gold, cranberry, meadow and red pepper
TH stamps - Shabby French, Reindeer Flight
DIs - barn door, aged mahogany, walnut stain
Cosmic Shimmer - red firefly
TH Elegant Flourishes die
Perfect Pearls - heirloom gold
Rangers Archival Ink pad - black
Challenges which inspired me -
Studio L3 - Altered metal alcohol inks
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Stripes
Sketch and Stash - Sketch used - old stash papers from my off cuts box, new stash - metal ribbon holder
Creative Inspirations - Distress
2 Sisters - Embossing
Happy Friday and thanks for stopping by.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox
this is so stylish!!!! Love your fancy corners!!! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteBrenda, your card is amazing. I love you used ribbon!
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Agnieszka
Such a beautiful card. You are so clever how you use all those inks and things!
ReplyDeleteI watched TH too.
Thank you for your lovely comment and prayers for Freddie and I. Very much appreciated, believe me.
I have some little Freebie Fairy things on my blog if they are of any use to you.
Big Hugs
June xx
Ooh this is wonderful Brenda. I would recognize those flourishes anywhere!
ReplyDeleteDid you order the TSV? I got mine today. Can't wait to play but must do the ironing first!
hugs sarah x
oh wow hun,this is just stunning,adore the layout on this just brilliant work hun,hugs cheryl xxxx
ReplyDeleteSuper yummy project from you (as always) - I'm afraid I succumbed to purchasing on Tuesday - Sir Tim of Holtz is very persuasive with his enthusiasm!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time at the craft show - don't forget to tell us what you bought!
Kathyk
so beautifu Brenda! :) x
ReplyDeleteLovely background and I love the flourishes! Wonderful! Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!
ReplyDeletevery elegant card Brenda....great details....enjpy your weekend!
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Gorgeous card Brenda am really going to enjoy this challenge. Giving Farnborough a miss this year but hear there are going to be some good exhibitors there, have fun. XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Brenda, lovely rich colours and I love the buckle on that gorgeous green ribbon. Have a wonderful weekend. Pami x
ReplyDeleteWOW, Your card is gorgeous. I love the clear embossed flourish in the corner. You have a flair for color.
ReplyDeleteOH'WOW!!! this is simply stunning love your flourishes!! detail on butterfly and buckle this technique is beautiful, a wonderful sentiment too, a breathtaking creation throughout chum, I love it!! have a super weekend Hugs
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This is so elegant Brenda, love the bold red of your card and that buckle is beautiful. Nice weekend :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours & once again a superb card. I too watched TH on QVC & was glued to the TV. It inspired me to buy more distress inks & have a play.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Brenda, so elegant. I have this set but I've never stamped the sentiment on other than plain card, so I shall be squirleling your idea away for later :o)I love the way you have embossed your corners - perfect x
ReplyDeleteI loved watching TH too, what inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour card is just beautiful, it has a really elegant feel and your inked buckle looks great. Who can resist swirls!!!
Enjoy the Craft Show today, don't forget to share your purchases.
hugs Lisax
Gorgeous card Brenda, really elegant but inky too - perfect
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
Fabulous Brenda it looks really rich and regal amazing depth of colour
ReplyDeleteHugs Laurie x
Just so gorgeous Brenda, love the dp's and beautiful swirl :o)
ReplyDeletethank you for joining us at sketch n stash and good luck!!
hugs Vicky xx
This is lovely Brenda. xx
ReplyDeletewow Brenda stunning card love the swirl and the style thanks for joining us at Sketch n Stash hugs Jill xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Brenday, love those flourishes and such glorious colours, hugs Heidi x
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful card! LOVE the colors you chose to use and to alter the metal with! I love the flourishes as well! This is just a beautiful piece! Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great design! I love the combination of the geometric shapes and stripes with the soft, swirly flourishes and sweet butterfly! The altered metal looks great and the colors are great. It's not easy to combine red and green without going all Christmasy, but you've chosen the perfect tones to avoid the holiday look and invoke a sense of spring. Gorgeous work, Brenda!
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