Thursday, September 25, 2014

Papertrey Ink September 2014 Blog Hop #2

Papertrey Ink September Blog Hop Challenge #2. I based this card on both a color recipe and sketch.

I started with a Soft Stone card base, onto which I layered Smokey Shadow card stock impressed with the Herringbone Impression Plate. A Doily Details die cut was embossed in Liquid Platinum to mimic the galvanized bucket. I *really* like that Liquid Platinum powder - it embosses beautifully! Year of the Flower: Poinsettia is die cut and stamped in Autumn Rose ink, the center filled with silver Stickles. Ripe Avocado leaves from Christmas Poinsettia set.  I embossed "Celebrate" from Think Big Favorites #8 onto a vellum strip. For aesthetics, I chose to mount the sentiment strip below the focal image instead of across the image as in the sketch I chose.
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12 comments:

  1. BirgitSeptember 25, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    This is beautiful with that large poinsettia! Perfect for the inspiration sketch!

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  2. Nancy Penir September 25, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    Well, I'm in awe! Must file this beauty away to visit often!

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  3. Leigh PennerSeptember 25, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Oh, this is gorgeous! Why do I not have that herringbone coverplate? I love the texture it adds to your beautiful card!

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  4. Diana KSeptember 25, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    So gorgeous. Every detail is just so perfect.

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  5. Kathryn ASeptember 25, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    I love the colours and texture!! This is a beautiful card! Yes, we must think alike, what with the poinsettia flower and the Liquid Platinum embossing powder ;)

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  6. Jacquie SouthasSeptember 25, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Beautiful - love the herringbone IP!It adds such great texture and anchors the gorgeous flower!

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  7. GretaSeptember 25, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous Christmas card, Steph!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Wonderful card!!

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  9. BethieJSeptember 25, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    Your card is BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE that big poinsettia!!!
    Have a GREAT Day!
    Happy Hopping!

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  10. GinaSeptember 25, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    This is a beautiful holiday card. I really like the detail the herringbone IP adds. Lovely!!

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  11. She's A Busy GirlSeptember 25, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Very pretty ~ I love that poinsettia!

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  12. Kim HegginsDecember 7, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    This is so so beautiful. I love your stunning poinsettias.

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