Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Brickworks

Hi and welcome back to another Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge!  This week, we have a fabulous color challenge for you from Margaret:


This isn't my favorite ever card, but it'll do!  I used Translucent Embossing Paste and a brick stencil on the Always Artichoke card base.  It looks all shiny IRL!  The main layer was stamped using Peaceful Pinecones stamp set.  The sentiment is embossed with gold embossing powder.  The whole panel is layered onto Gold Foil Paper.


Thanks for looking.  Take the time to check out the rest of the DT cards and try these colors yourself!

 Products used:

 Stamps:  Peaceful Pinecones (PTI)
Ink:  Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Versamark
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Gold Foil Paper, Holiday Harmony DSP
Accessories:  Early Espresso Baker's Twine, gold sequins, gold EP

 Cheers
Karren
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17 comments:

  1. Bonnie11 March 2014 at 02:02

    I love your brick background, Karren! And the pine branch fits the challenge perfectly!

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  2. Lesley 11 March 2014 at 03:05

    I think this card is fantastic and I love the background you created with paste! The gold sequins are pretty and add a lovely shine to your card.

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  3. Julia Aston11 March 2014 at 04:32

    Love the brick background - perfect with the pine branch!

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  4. Kristie Goulet11 March 2014 at 06:19

    I really love this card, Karren! That background is awesome and your design is well executed!!!

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  5. Katie Melhus11 March 2014 at 06:40

    Karren I think your card is great! Love the background.... I've been stalking my mailbox waiting for some translucent embossing paste to try, I've never used any and I can't wait. Your card makes me even more excited to try it :)

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  6. Stacey Schafer11 March 2014 at 07:01

    awesome background!

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  7. Notes by Nina11 March 2014 at 07:25

    What a great card Karren, the brickwork is a fun looking technique.

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  8. LeAnne11 March 2014 at 08:31

    I love that stencilled brickwork, and your pines are just beautiful!

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  9. Kathy Schweinfurth11 March 2014 at 15:10

    Karren, I LOVE so many elements of your card - the touches of gold, the baker's twine and, of course, the wonderful brick background!

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  10. Karen Davis11 March 2014 at 20:14

    The brick background is a wonderful backdrop for the stamped panel. I love the pine cone stamp with the twine wrap and sequins. Lovely

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  11. Wendy12 March 2014 at 10:55

    Your card is beautiful, Karren! I have been admiring it in the private blog since you posted it! Love how you made the brick wall and the touches of gold! A real beauty! :)

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  12. Princess Judy Palmer12 March 2014 at 11:39

    Very nicely done! I thought of pine cones as soon as I heard of this challenge, but not having anything pine coney I haven't made anything. That brick wall is just too cool!

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  13. Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs12 March 2014 at 12:47

    I really like how you completed the brick look and also the shape of your 2nd layer looks great!

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  14. Greta12 March 2014 at 17:13

    Neat background & I love the focal point!

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  15. Judy122314 March 2014 at 04:42

    Karren, what a cool way to use the embossing paste on your brick background...subtle but cool! What a great card!

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  16. 1CardCreator14 March 2014 at 07:01

    Very pretty card and the lay out is gorgeous too. ~Diane

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  17. 3treescreations@gmail.com15 March 2014 at 04:24

    I LOVE those gold sequins! Beautiful!

    Deanne :)

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