Tonight I sat down to make a card for two challenges and the final ended up working for three!
I stamped and heat embossed the Lily from Concord and Ninth, then colored it with inktense pencils. After it dried, I was totally not pleased.
It just was too chalky feeling and looking. Instead of tossing it I was determined to make it work.
Using a square stitched die I made a smaller focal piece. Next I clear embossed the entire piece 3 times with clear embossing powder.
I framed it in a touch of black...I have to credit that to Ardyth (of MASKerade), I had commented earlier today on her blog that I loved her black touches and how they elevated images, adding to the crisp feeling.
This will be entered to these challenges: HLS July Anything goes with Dies, Where Creativity meets C9 - Embossing, The Flower Challenge- Embossing Heat/Dry.
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10 comments:
It is pretty! This is the second post I have seen today where the crafter didn't like the card but then changed it up to make it work. I love that you added clear embossing. The colors are so bold and pretty. Great job and TFS!
i really really like this card, Cat - wonderful bold colors and a classy design!!
I love this card, the colours are so rich Cat!
Good for you, Cat--turned out so pretty!
You turned that around, and made it just as beautiful as it can be, Cat! really gorgeous with that thin frame of Ardyth-esque black!
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Beautiful coloring with your Inktense pencils, Cat! Such beautiful bold colors, too!
What a great image - and that black border really makes the image pop!
I love how you rescued this and gave it a thick glaze of embossing powder. Thanks for joining us at The Flower Challenge, hope to see you next month too. Cara DT x
Fabulous bright colours Cat, and the touch of black does help the colours to pop even more! A great design! Have a great day my friend! Luv & Hugs. Hazel xx
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Gorgeous, bold and bright! What an awesome design.
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