Good Monday morning. My project today was made for the Hope You Can Cling To Challenges being held over on Splitcoaststampers. My good friend and teammate, Bev Gerard’s challenge title was Clearly Hopeful, and she challenged us to create a card using something clear. Bev supplied these ideas for us: acetate, cellophane, jars, dew drops, text bubble stick-ons (weren't they called "page pebbles"?), clear die cuts, clear embossing, cracked glass, images of glass pitchers, drinking glasses, eyeglasses. I chose to play with my Inkssentials Crackle Accents.
I stamped the Rubbernecker French Script background and the French Script Frame image using Antique Linen distress ink. I used my Mega Mount with the large stamps and it helped create a perfect image.
I sponged the cardstock to create more depth of color and then applied the crackle accents to the full script layers. I allowed them to dry and them die cut the flower and foliage. I must admit that I was very impatient for the accents to dry so finally took my heat gun to it. LOL!!
I used my craft knife to cut the frame center and mounted the frame on the card base with mounting tape. I assembled the flower and attached to the center of the frame opening. I arranged the foliage around to create a floral spray and attached a few pieces of branch punch to soften.
If you have trouble getting your background images to stamp clearly then you may want to try out the Mega Mount. It has a slightly curved surface that transfers pressure to only part of the stamp at a time, ensuring a crisp and clean impression every time. It works great with clear and cling unmounted stamps. It is 6” x 6”with a great handle and is perfect for large stamps.
I hope you have a wonderful week. Don’t forget to check out my blog candy opportunity. You can find out the details on yesterday’s post.
Stamps: Rubbernecker French Script and French Script Frame Ink: Distress Ink Antique Linen Paper: Vanilla Accessories: Poppy Stamps Blooming Poinsettia , Lorelai Leaf , Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Inkssentials Crackle Accents, Glossy Accents , Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool , Mounting Tape , Craft Knife, Glue Dots, ATG, Mega Mount, Heat Gun
very pretty!
Posted by: Carol-HappyExpressions | October 22, 2012 at 01:28 AM
Een heel aparte kaart maar wondermooi !
Groetjes van Marleen
Posted by: Marleen | October 22, 2012 at 01:28 AM
what a elegant card
hugs Linda
Posted by: Linda | October 22, 2012 at 01:41 AM
Gorgeous card Kittie. Just put that mega mount on my wish list. Definitely need that baby for my CHF backgrounds.
Posted by: Bonnie aka raduse | October 22, 2012 at 02:27 AM
Amazing card! You are such an inspiration!
Posted by: Donna R | October 22, 2012 at 04:02 AM
Another gorgeous card...that flower is beautiful!! I have the mega mount and love it. but at first thought something was wrong with it because it was curved...LOL...live and learn!!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | October 22, 2012 at 04:06 AM
You must also be a florist....your cards are always so perfect....very, very lovely.
Posted by: Jan D. | October 22, 2012 at 07:38 AM
Once again I'm amazed at the artistry you put into your card making. Such detail and more "toys" to put on my list. I love today's card, but then I say that everyday. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Millie | October 22, 2012 at 07:46 AM
Wow! Very pretty card...Thanks for the details and more...Just starting out and learning...Thanks again...
Posted by: MaryAnn | October 22, 2012 at 07:52 AM
Stunning! Love, Love that gorgeous flower. As always, perfect.
Posted by: Stephanie Bonin | October 22, 2012 at 07:56 AM
This is stunning!
Posted by: Rebekka | October 22, 2012 at 08:54 AM
Stunning!
Posted by: Caroline D. | October 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM
good afternoon, Kittie, a very interesting card with the crackle and frame. and lots of work. Well done, it is stunning... hope you have a good week....LOL
Posted by: pattie Jns | October 22, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Beautiful, another Masterpiece!
Posted by: Anne-Marie B. | October 22, 2012 at 04:19 PM
Kittie -
I love this! So lovely!
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | October 22, 2012 at 07:53 PM
Beautiful!! I want to say again how much I have learned from you and how much I appreciate amazing people like you that so unselfishly share the beauty created - thank you!
Posted by: Lorraine | October 22, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Stunning card! I'm wondering if the mega mount causes a little "rocking" action that ensures the center as well as sides to be stamped clearly. Can anyone tell me how this works? Thank you!
Posted by: Terri S | October 22, 2012 at 10:37 PM
Another beautiful card, Kittie! Thank you so much for sharing your art with us along with the list of supplies.
Posted by: Mary Esther | October 24, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Lovely layering and so striking in gold! And I agree that the addition of the branches softens your design, which is absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Lillian Child | October 24, 2012 at 03:17 PM