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Today's card started with the Christmas greenery prompt over at Peace On Earth #94, and then I was further prompted by the photo montage.
I started by an NBUS wreath press plate and tried several different ways with it; however I just wasn't happy. At that point, I zeroed in on the vintage-y look of the montage and had a light bulb moment. At first, I inked the plate with Delicata gold. While the effect was pretty, it just didn't show enough. Then the plate was inked with PFS Doe ink to help it stand out a bit. While it was pretty, I lost the gold shimmer so I reinked in Delicata. Bingo! It worked! However, the camera just doesn't capture it enough, so you'll have to trust me ~
I used the doe ink one more time, inking all the edges to make it vintage-y. I then used gold WoS for the poinsettia centers and small little stems, then clear for the poinsettia leaves and berries. A few sequins and a shimmery red ribbon bow to finish this one off.
This will also go to NBUS #77 for the new, unused press plate.
Supplies:
Splb - Holiday Foliage Joy pp
Hope you have a great week.
~ TK ~
11 comments:
Beautiful card TK and I love, LOVE that wreath image you pressed!! I can only imagine how much this card shimmers and shines IRL...probably need sunglasses, huh?!! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
A very classy card!
I'm glad you kept trying with this wreath, TK, because it ended up beautiful and I am imagining that gorgeous shine. Classy card, my friend!
Tk, you've inspired ME to get that press plate out for a playtime, too! I love how your gold shimmer makes it even more beautiful!
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What an elegant design, TK. At first I thought it had been foiled, but your double inking technique has given so much richness.
Hugs,
Carol x
Simple yet lovely! I like the pops of red, TK!
Your card is so beautiful and elegant looking! I like the pop of red too.
Way to keep pressing on (pun intended) until you got the results you were happy with, TK. A gold wreath is always a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas.
Beautiful and elegant card TK! xx
Beautifully done, TK. I do love gold at Christmastime.
Beautiful card, TK! I love the simplicity of the design which really lets the pretty wreath shine.
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