I started with a scrap of black paper and Hero Arts Tweed Pattern Stencil. I added white embossing paste and set it aside to dry. Next I stamped the heart from Hero Arts Brush Strokes onto watercolor paper, and colored in the center portion with a bit of water, pulling the Brilliance Galaxy Gold ink in. I also set that aside to dry. Next I embossed the Valentine sentiment (also from a boxed Hero Arts set LP269) onto vellum.
After determining the heart was dry, I restamped it and heat embossed in gold. Next the tweed piece was cut to a 3.5 inch square. I mounted the square with foam, on top of the vellum piece which mostly sits across the bottom third. I trimmed it so that a portion sits under the tweed piece making it easier to glue in place.
The heart was fussy cut, and added to the card. I tossed some sequins on as well...and then spent too much time moving them around to find the perfect placement...an activity that will make a person a little batty!
All in all, I am very happy with this scramble's Valentine. Thanks for stopping by! Try out a scramble for yourself. Up coming scrambles are in this thread.
Just saw this on Flickr & came to see it here--LOVE this beautifully crafted card, Cat!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Lots of steps, but it's beautiful. And smart to put the vellum under the panel so you have a chance of hiding the adhesive.
ReplyDeleteI even wrote this scramble down on my calendar, but instead found myself at a local indoor farmers market. Sigh.
Gorgeous those bold black and white chevrons with the pop of gold is a great design choice!
ReplyDeleteYour take on the photo inspiration is just beautiful, Cat! I love the gold heart and sequins...they're just perfect with the black and white chevron pattern! Hope to see you at my Scramble on the 21st :)
ReplyDeleteA stunning combination!
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