Saturday, 30 June 2012

Ornate Blossom

This is the third of three cards I've made today.  The other two will be posted shortly.  I made this card for two challenges - this week's Freshly Made Sketch challenge and the second challenge at Addicted to Stamps which is a Bingo challenge.  In case it's not obvious from my card, I chose Stamp, Emboss, Blue.

Here is my card:


and open (no insert as yet - I never do that until I use the card - because I'm lazy LOL):



I chose to use the sketch as inspiration for a gatefold card.  I haven't made one of these in years!  My stamp-a-majig came in very handy lining up the Ornate Blossom stamp across the center as I had to stamp each side separately to get full ink coverage.  Once I'd stamped in Whisper White Craft Ink, I used the VersaShadow Technique to highlight the images.

The main panel is white embossed on Island Indigo.  I also used a ruler to draw a frame around the main image.  An antique brad holds the card closed.

Here are the challenges:




Thanks for looking.

Products used:  (all Stampin' Up!)

Stamps:  Ornate Blossom
Cardstock:  Island Indigo; Whisper White
Ink:  Versamark; Whisper White Craft
Accessories:  Versamarker; Antique Brad; Stamp-a-majig; White EP

Cheers
Karren
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13 comments:

  1. Kylie30 June 2012 at 22:23

    I love this, Karen. The effect that you used (Versamark Shadow) is stunning. I'll have to pick your brain one day as to how to do that - I'm a bit new to some of these techniques :) Thanks so much for sharing and playing along at ATS xx

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  2. Linda Callahan1 July 2012 at 08:40

    Great technique - beautiful blue - and I love the embossing!

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  3. Jen Mitchell1 July 2012 at 11:29

    Such an elegant card. And I didn't realize how perfect this sketch was for a gate-fold card until I saw this! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  4. Anonymous1 July 2012 at 20:47

    Hi Karen. Fab technique. Stunning card.
    Regards Florence x

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  5. Victoria2 July 2012 at 03:11

    What an incredible card! The bold blue and stunning embossing just took my breath away! Thank you ever so much for joining us this week at Addicted to Stamps :)

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  6. Jen Timko2 July 2012 at 04:51

    Beautiful!! I love versa marker and this is such a fantastic image for it!! Glad you joined us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  7. Ann Schach2 July 2012 at 08:37

    Super card, Karren! This sketch was perfect for a gatefold card! Very clean and classy! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!

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  8. Ann Schach2 July 2012 at 08:48

    Yikes! I meant thanks for playing at Freshly Made Sketches! lol

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  9. M2 July 2012 at 09:06

    Found you on the Addicted to Stamps linky tool.. this is lovely, I love a gatefold card and I have never seen a brad used to hold it closed - what a brilliant idea! M x

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  10. Jacqueline2 July 2012 at 09:38

    This is a wonderful creation - love the gatefold. thanks for joining in our Bingo challenge at ATS this week - Jacqueline xx

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  11. Unknown2 July 2012 at 19:13

    Great card Karen - love the VersaShadow technique. Thanks for joining us at ATS.

    Karen x

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  12. Patrice2 July 2012 at 21:44

    Gorgeous card Karren - love this technique. Haha had a laugh when you mentioned you don't do the inside until you need it (cause you're lazy) - me too!

    So glad you could join the challenge fun at Addicted to Stamps again this week.

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  13. Canonbury creations3 July 2012 at 02:49

    Lovely card Karren, such a beautiful bold image, thank you for joining us again this week at ATS
    Val x

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