This week's colors were limited to two - Creamy Caramel and Bravo Burgundy. I was thinking holidays with these colors and I also was itching to use my new Christmas Cardinal stamp set. This cardinal was stamped with Bravo Burgundy on the Creamy Caramel, giving it a bit of a sepia look. I sponged both colors on the edges of the ovals, more on the large one to give it the look of a real frame. The cutting of the branches was the most time consuming. If you look closely at the berries you will see that I used a marker to highlight the berries to give them more depth. I also edged the leaves with my VersaMarker to keep it from looking so flat. So, if you're keeping track of what went into this card here is the recipe:
Stamps: A Cardinal Christmas
Paper: Bravo Burgundy, Creamy Caramel
Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Creamy Caramel, VersaMarker
Accessories: Coluzzle, Photo Corner Punch, Mat Pack, Dimensionals, Sponges
Just to let you know that you will be seeing this stamp set again with a more true-to-life cardinal.
And now I'm going to ask a favor. A friend of mine is in the hospital at this moment. She is a pink ribbon friend who is bravely fighting. Please say a prayer that she can get through this crisis. Thank you.
Beautiful job Lorraine!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this card!!! Beautiful- its a great vintage look - awesome job! Can ya tell I REALLY like it :)
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH I was so set on thanking you for my goof didn't even look at what you have done...could of sworn I checked your blog yesterday...didn't see these, this and the one above are absolutely gorgeous!!!!
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