Hi! This card was made for today's Ways To Use It Challenge: A Faux Feel. Participants were to add elements that were FAUX texture.I decided that Christmas Borders would be perfect for this technique, as I wanted an Olde World 'feel' with this set.
I sponged in Burnt Umber onto the focal points to create a look of texture. I also used designer paper that had deep colors with washed out areas. I sponged on more Burnt Umber on the papers to get a deeper variation of color.
The image was ink in VersaMark and inked in Burnt Umber and embossed in clear onto Wonderful Watercolor Paper. I colored in the images with an aqua painter and Palette re-inkers. Next, I punched out a MS snowflake and sponged on color for faux texture.
This also fits this week's Stampin' B's Challenge! and the RedDivas Challenge.
All papers, embellishments and Flourishes images will be available on Friday Evening at Mark's Finest Papers.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Mark's Finest Papers carries Flourishes Images: Chrsitmas Borders, sentiment from Christmas Bouquet
Paper: Mark's Finest Papers: Wonderful Watercolor, Deepest Mahogany, dp: Basic Grey's Wassail
Ink: Palette Ink: Burnt Umber, various re-inkers
Accessories: Mark's Finest Papers carries: gemstones, ribbons, cording
Tools: MS punch, Spellbinders, aqua painter, embossing powder, heat tool
Techniques: embossing, watercoloring with re-inkers, sponging
Have a GREAT day!
Happy Stampin'!
Faith
53 comments:
Love how you showcased the stamps with the 3 panels....just lovely....
Great job on the challenge. You did acheive the look you where trying for. You rock! HAve a terrific Thursday, hugs...
So glad I found your blog! I love your cards....very talented!!!:) You do a great job with those challenges, thanks for the inspiration!
Yet another gorgeous card!
Such detailed cutting! Fabulous!!
what a great idea, this is awesome!
This is a stunning card -love the rich colors!
I love the colors. So rich and brilliant!!!
What a pretty card!
You are so talented! Love Your cards!
Hugs
I love this Christmas card Faith!!!! So Stunning!! and I love the layout of this card..
Faith, you really captured that Old World Feel. Very nice card.
this is so stinking cute!
You never cease to amaze me with your cards, Faith. You achieved the look you were going for. Great.
Great cards! I always enjoy looking at your creations and reading about the kitty and Markie adventures.
beautiful card!love the colors
I love your cards...you do beautiful work!
I'd love to be entered for your blog candy! I'm new to the hobby (obsession?) and have been slowly building up my supplies... this would be a nice boost, I'm sure!
I'm currently doing a giveaway of stocking stuffers for boys... you might see if it's anything suitable for your Markie! ;-)
I love all the layering and the rich colors you have used for this card. When I initially saw this stamp, I thought Nah, too cutesy for me. But the way you have colored with old-world colors really changes the look!
I love your card. I'm a newbie to splitcoast and I am a new fan of yours. Your work is gorgeous.
Kim
What can I say all your cards are beautiful. I check your blog everyday, can't wait to see what you came up with. Mary L Schreiber
You are such and inspiration!
Blessings
Wow!
What a lovely card!
Loved it!
Such a cute Christmas Card. Wonderful job. Love coming here to be inspired.
I love the contrast in this card. Beautiful card...as usual!
Fabulous!!!!
Another great card!
I really liked this card with all the symbols on it. The orientation is a switch from your usual and I like it, too, for a change.
Love the old world feel of the card and the inchies. Just darling.
h I cant wait for this set! Great card....
Your card is beautiful~!!
I found your blog through SCS and I have been a lurker ever since. You do such beautiful inspiring work. When I need a little bit of mojo cuz my has left the country, I get it from your blog!
And I just LOVE the Markie jokes!
Diana Y.
Another awesome card.
Beautiful once again!
Oh WOW....I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I think this is now my new favorite! (and it's hard to pick just one favorite from your creations and everything you do becomes my favorite!!)
Leeci
I know that you cut out each of the ornaments... am I up for that?
Sure, why not. Really nice once again.
The sponged background almost looks like velvet, I also love the traditional Christmas colors and the interesting layout.
I love the three panels you used, Very pretty card!
Faith - that borders set is just darling! Love your card!
You are so great at thinking outside the box - like using the 3 panels on the back of the card and using the border as the main focus. Another stunning card. Thanks Faith.
Darling card - it's so perfect with all those tiny little pieces!!
I love this card. love the panels...really cute!
This card is just lovely. You certainly have succeeded with the old world charm here!!! I like the way you did the holly!
Beth Greco
What a neat way to use the border stamps!
oh Faith I love it!
This is wonderful!
Sandra
wonderful project.
Just gorgeous Faith!
Beautiful - as always! Love the scalloped panels and colors.
love this card. great job
My goodness! How inspiring this is! I really love how you put the three panels as the background, and used this long stamp as the focal image. You are truly creative in ways that I couldn't even have dreamt off. Kudos for your wonderful work!
I like the way you sponged the burnt umber to add texture. The distressed look really adds a lot to this beautiful card.
I don't think I am getting my update about your blog. I will have to check on this as I do not want to miss a thing. Love your blog.
Love the panels and the sponging...another gorgeous card!
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