Hello,
Today, I tried my hands on a very intricate, beautiful die from Spellbinders called Victorian Arch. It may be apparent from my cards that I have some sort of a predilection for circular, arch shapes. I believe that circular shapes attract attention, break visual straight lines as well as help enhance whatever shape put in front. I don't know from where I have got this idea. But, most of the times it works.
With this die in my hand, I could not resist trying different techniques. So, I ended up creating five cards. Here are two for this post.
Card 1:
I die-cut and embossed the detailed arch in whilte cardstock as well as roses from another Spellbeinder's die- Romantic Roses in red cardstock. I die-cut the bigger, outer shape of the arch in gold foiled cardstock and adhere it under the white arch. I cut a 2" wide plastic paper and folded it in middle. This plastic connects front and back panels of the card. I cut outer arch shape again from white cardstock twice. Sandwiching back edge of the plastic fold in between these two white shapes created the back panel of the card. I made sure that all the circles shapes align perfectly.
Lastly, I added roses and flourishes from the Romantic Roses die set. I went over the roses with bright red marker as they were not bright enough in the cardstock I used. I also painted them over with matching pearlescent watercolor for shimmer. Because the center of the arch was too bright in gold shine, I added a section of one of the shape from Spellbinder's Damask Accent Die set in vellum. The sentiment was added in vellum. Finally, I embellished it with pearls.
Card 2:
Following I did differently for this second card. I used black patterned paper under the delicate arch die-cut which I had sponged lightly in chocolate brown ink. The plastic piece here has total 3" width. And, sentiment is on white cardstock. I painted over the whole arch shape with mildly reddish brown pearlescent color.
Submitted to:
Simon Says Stamp- Wednesday Challenge
Items used:
Today, I tried my hands on a very intricate, beautiful die from Spellbinders called Victorian Arch. It may be apparent from my cards that I have some sort of a predilection for circular, arch shapes. I believe that circular shapes attract attention, break visual straight lines as well as help enhance whatever shape put in front. I don't know from where I have got this idea. But, most of the times it works.
With this die in my hand, I could not resist trying different techniques. So, I ended up creating five cards. Here are two for this post.
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| Card 1 |
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| Card 2 |
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Card 1:
I die-cut and embossed the detailed arch in whilte cardstock as well as roses from another Spellbeinder's die- Romantic Roses in red cardstock. I die-cut the bigger, outer shape of the arch in gold foiled cardstock and adhere it under the white arch. I cut a 2" wide plastic paper and folded it in middle. This plastic connects front and back panels of the card. I cut outer arch shape again from white cardstock twice. Sandwiching back edge of the plastic fold in between these two white shapes created the back panel of the card. I made sure that all the circles shapes align perfectly.
Lastly, I added roses and flourishes from the Romantic Roses die set. I went over the roses with bright red marker as they were not bright enough in the cardstock I used. I also painted them over with matching pearlescent watercolor for shimmer. Because the center of the arch was too bright in gold shine, I added a section of one of the shape from Spellbinder's Damask Accent Die set in vellum. The sentiment was added in vellum. Finally, I embellished it with pearls.
Card 2:
Following I did differently for this second card. I used black patterned paper under the delicate arch die-cut which I had sponged lightly in chocolate brown ink. The plastic piece here has total 3" width. And, sentiment is on white cardstock. I painted over the whole arch shape with mildly reddish brown pearlescent color.
Submitted to:
Simon Says Stamp- Wednesday Challenge
Items used:
5 comments:
Wow, indeed, this card is so intricate and beautiful! I love the details that you incorporated! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Get in Shape” Challenge!
A gorgeous card - a lovely shape with the stunning die backed in gold with beautiful elements!!
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Heather xx
Thanks so much for joining us with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
This is GORGEOUS! I absolutely LOVE how you rocked that Spellbinders® die! Wonderful card! Thanks so much for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Shaped Cards Challenge!
Superb...feel like grabbing it right off the pics!! You are so talented!!
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