First let me explain that the card base is a navy blue, but it doesn't look very navy in the photo! The image is unmounted red rubber - and was purchased at the September Stamp Convention and has no name on it. I think it was purchased from QKR Stampede but not positive. I bought quite a few of the unmounted stamps from this vendor because they had a lot that looked like Zentangles, of which this was one.
- Image stamped in Versamark, then used some sticky embossing powder (NBUS*). Heated from underneath the stamping until the sticky powder got a bit glossy. Used some gold leaf flakes over the stickiness, and rubbed gently with my finger until I got the desired coverage. This was new to me as well as the use of the sticky powder. I had to go to the company's website to find a tutorial as I had forgotten exactly how the vendor demonstrated it. :-) *NBUS = Never Before Used Stuff
- background mat was created with Dylusions, and I think I like this one better than any I've done to date, although it is not photographing well. (Operator Error I'm sure!). I used Orange Zest, Postbox Red, Sunshine Yellow and Calypso Teal. Some of the sprays were full strength (the yellows/orange), the Teal was diluted with White Linen. This was very wet when I decided to stop with the sprays, so I tilted the #90 paper, let the puddles run. Left it alone to dry. Then sprayed very heavily with Perfect Pearls copper. I was trying for a look that would emphasize the variegation in the gold leaf flakes. I sprayed the Ram's navy bkground with a Tattered Angels Moonlight color to create some glimmer on the navy blue. (the image reminded me of the Zodiac Ram, so I was thinking Night Sky).
- Elizabeth Craft die cut sentiment from a snippet of the mat background. I recently got a sticker Xyron in an online order that I'd never used. Put the sentiment through it to make an adhesive backing. I had to remove a lot of gluey strings from the resulting sticker before I could attach it to the card.
Not sure I'm liking this particular Zyron tool. Don't think it's one that I'll use a lot.
Have a wonderful day, and share a smile with someone. Hugs
Yes, that does remind of the Zodiac Ram and you created a beautiful night sky for it. What I can see of that bg looks great, too. Super card, Mary!
ReplyDeleteI had quite a round with my camera making my last photo, too. I think my problem was the blue sponging I did on my card and it wanted to reflect on the white. Ugh!
Hi honey
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the colors and image.
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Navy blue or not in the photo - it's gorgeous! Probably the reason for the color being not what it really is, is due to all the shimmer and shine. So lovely and that ram is just gorgeous!
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Oh I can just imagine how wonderful this looks in real life Mary, the ram looks stunning in gold leaf flakes - a really beautiful card. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteStunning card Mary. Not seen this one before. Hugs Rita xxxx
ReplyDeleteThis is a real beauty, and the colors look gorgeous in the photo - in spite of what they are IRL. That ram looks so cool with the gold flake! Love the sparkle that matches the framework!
ReplyDeleteWow Momma Mary, I am loving this card! That Dylusions background is awesome, I think this one is my favorite as well! Your sprays does make the background behind your image a night time sky look and I love the image embossed! It's hard to get photo's of some of our cards, no fault on you!! Just doesn't always photograph well. I can image that this card looks stunning in real life!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anne - I can imagine how beautiful this is in real life Mary! I can tell you are getting so much enjoyment from your Christmas makes. You said Christmas is your thing!!
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Your zodiac Ram looks awesome on your card. I bet the card really shimmers IRL. I have just bought some Mega flakes to use but haven't plucked up the courage to take the lid off the tub yet in case it flies everywhere!!! The demonstration I watched on TV made it look very easy peasy but it wouldn't not with my track record. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteMary I love it! I love all the techniques you used. The gold leaf looks amazing! hope that your month has gone well. I have been busy and have finally returned to my blog.
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