Happy Tuesday! My project today was made for the Splitcoaststampers Technique Lovers Challenge. Belleek Pottery was our inspiration and we were to create a colored pattern on cardstock by applying ink on to an embossing folder. You can find step by step instructions on how to perform this technique here.
I inked the front side of the embossing folder with Antique Linen using a brayer, inserted the cream cardstock, turned the folder front side down on my Big Shot and embossed.
I created a frame, sponged on ink and mounted with mounting tape on the embossed layer. I punched several little flowers, sponged ink on, distressed and glued four together for each flower. After applying ink I attached the leafy flourish to the frame and base of the card and attached the flowers. I sponged several rock fern foliage and arranged around the flowers to complete.
I love the elegance of this card. It really is so much prettier in person than in the photo.
I hope you are having a great week and appreciate you stopping by. I hope to have another pretty project for you tomorrow.
Paper: Vanilla Ink: Antique Linen Accessories: Martha Stewart PATP Punch Set, EK Success Mini Daisy Flower and Rock Fern Punches, My Favorite Things Leafy Flourish Die, Sizzix Embossing Folder, Mounting Tape, Stylus, Mat, Glossy Accents, Brayer, Sponge, Paper Piercer (point to work with and pick up tiny flowers)
So lovely - enjoy seeing all your work - glad your cat is back
Phil(omena)
Posted by: Phil(omena) from Dublin, Ireland | January 25, 2012 at 06:40 PM
What an amazingly beautiful card!
Posted by: Jann | January 25, 2012 at 11:09 AM
This is SO beautiful! I must check out this tutorial. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Carol R | January 24, 2012 at 08:46 PM
Another beautiful design Kitty!
Posted by: Sheree T. | January 24, 2012 at 06:07 PM
Kittie, I am so tired, I should not be doing this, out of my 3 messages, only post one please, going to bed for an over due nap.
bye
Sorry for any inconvenience
Donna
Posted by: Donna | January 24, 2012 at 04:43 PM
Kittie, sorr if this is a repeat, I keep forgetting about that security thing and type my message and close the window after hitting enter and then I remember, and have to come and do it all over again.
Love this technique, you make them all look wonderful, and easy!!! Which I know that they are not, your talents never cease to amaze.
Thanks for sharing.
hugs
Donna
Posted by: Donna | January 24, 2012 at 04:41 PM
WOW! I'm in awe! Hugs, Lesley
Posted by: Lesley at Grenouille Greetings | January 24, 2012 at 02:22 PM
very pretty, I love this technique, and like how you let the embossing speak for itself through the framing
Posted by: conniecrafter | January 24, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Simply stunning!!!! You have created a masterpiece!
Posted by: AMY | January 24, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Kitty, this is such a refined and elegant card. I love this embossing die and would never have thought of this combination. Your creativity amazes me. Really pretty presentation.
Susan Bagley
Posted by: Susan Bagley | January 24, 2012 at 11:28 AM
What an absolutely beautiful card. I love the technique.
Posted by: Marg | January 24, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Thank you for sharing this beautiful design!
I love this technique and your card is stunning as always.
Posted by: Dawnll | January 24, 2012 at 09:49 AM
Kitty, I think this is one of the most beautiful cards you've ever made and you've made a few! What is the name of the MS PAP and the embossing folder name? I'd love to add them to my stash. When I get in the stores they all look alike!! Thanks so much for keeping us inspired.
Mary
Posted by: mary puskar | January 24, 2012 at 08:58 AM
This is elegance personified!!! I have to try this. When I have tried this technique once before I got the paper upside down so maybe this will be a success. Thanks again!!
Posted by: Anne Hartschlag | January 24, 2012 at 08:41 AM
Kitty, this is overly stunning, boys do you have your techniqes down and such a vision for a beautiful card.. Love the antique Linen ink, I actually have that one , now I have to get a brayer to remake this card..thank you for the link to the turtorial!! Have a fantastic day! How is Toby??? I am assuming you didn't hit the anger stage, lol Gosh I told all my friends about your last post and they laughed as hard as I did.
Posted by: Naomi Edwards | January 24, 2012 at 07:52 AM
Oh Kittie your card is beyond words WAAAA-OW!
BELEEK EAT YOUR HEART OUT.
Thank you, thank you for sharing your beautiful work..................
Mary Mac
Posted by: Mary Mac | January 24, 2012 at 07:38 AM
Beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing. Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne
Posted by: Lynne Hurlburt | January 24, 2012 at 07:36 AM
I have some Belleek and I can tell you first hand that you rocked this challenge! Beautiful!
Posted by: Sheri | January 24, 2012 at 07:27 AM
This is gorgeous. I love that leafy flourish.
Posted by: Stephanie Bonin | January 24, 2012 at 07:27 AM
There's nothing richer than tone-on-tone and your card certainly proves that.
Posted by: bonnie weiss | January 24, 2012 at 07:23 AM
Eye popping, jaw dropping gorgeous! YOu are so talented!!!!
Posted by: Olga J | January 24, 2012 at 05:36 AM
Hi Kittie
Your creation is as always
Wonderful ;)
Sonja x
Posted by: Sonja | January 24, 2012 at 03:43 AM
Great result with this technique. When I have used it, mine have most often turned out okay but not quite this perfect. Your card is very pretty! :)
Posted by: Gabby | January 24, 2012 at 01:54 AM
Elle est MAGNIFIQUE!!!
J'adore.
Chantal
Posted by: chantal | January 24, 2012 at 12:22 AM