Hi everyone, it's been a hectic few weeks so haven't had a chance to do much crafting.
I had these elements sitting in my scrap box so thought I'd put a quick card together, so I could play along in a few challenges.
At Simon Says Stamp Monday you need to use your favourite tool. Mine is my heat gun.
I've used clear embossing powder on the woodgrain stamp, and gold on the flowers. I still love watching the powder melt after all these years lol!
At Simon Says Stamp Wednesday it's fantastic florals.
I've stamped, embossed and fussy cut a vellum layer over a white layer. It gives a softer look than just using white card.
At Addicted to CAS the theme is wood.
I had a few cut strips from this woodgrain stamp that I pieced together. Cutting the strips meant I could ink the edges more.
At Addicted to Stamps & More it's a clean and simple week.
Finally, at The Card Concept there is this gorgeous pic for inspiration.
I was inspired by the brown white and gold colours and the texture of the wood.
I think my card fits the clean and simple category, or maybe clean and layered.
Supplies:
Darkroom Door woodgrain stamp: Stampin Up flower shop stamp; versafine ink & clera ep; versacolor gold ink & gold ep; distress ink; vellum; sentiment sticker.
Thanks for visiting,
Cathy x
Had to go in and have a closer look at that wood grain embossing Cathy ... it's so cool, and such a gorgeous backdrop for those fabulous gold embossed blooms! Ahh, the magic of heat embossing ... love it! Bon dimanche ... hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy, a great card love the soft flowers against the dark wood background, I hope you have kept cool during our recent heatwave, have a wonderful week... Megan
ReplyDeleteVery classy and I love your simple design. Like your idea of a layer of vellum over a layer of white card stock too and I also love watching the embossing powder change. It's lmagical!, hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteThat gold on black is beautiful. The gold on the flowers really set them off. I hope your hectic was good, not stressful.
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome textured and manly design, Cathy! You really rocked all these challenges!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteCathy, this is a stunning beauty. Fabulous combination of color choices with an A+ design.
ReplyDeleteCathy, very elegant card in the browns and woods - a whole different feel than if color was used! Thanks so much for sharing your favorite tool with us this week at Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge! hugs, Maura
ReplyDeleteI really love the flowers - they are so versatile... Mxxx
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast of the vellum flowers against the wood background, Cathy, and the gold accents add a lovely elegance! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!
ReplyDeleteI really like the brown and gold color combo. Such a pretty card. I have never tried using vellum. I think I will put that on my must try list.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful trio of flowers that convey the vintage theme wonderfully! Thank you for sharing your creativity in the ATSM CAS gallery!
ReplyDelete~carol
Stunning card Cathy, love vellum flowers. they just give an extra lift to a card.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty indeed. I really like the design of the card.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
Such an elegant card! Love those classy gold accents and the embossed woodgrain. A vintage beauty, for sure. So glad you could join us at The Card Concept!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant card, Cathy. The heat embossing looks beautiful. Lovely vintage look.
ReplyDeleteYou've met these challenges with such a great card, and I love how you combined them all into this pretty creation! The gold on those flowers and background strip look amazing! Love that dangling heart in the post below too :)
ReplyDeleteI love your little vellum flowers! This card is very pretty! Thank you for sharing! I would love to share my projects with you. I am always looking for tip, techniques and comments from fellow crafters. If you would like to take a look - TheCraftyCritter.com
ReplyDelete-Miranda
Absolutely elegant and gorgeous design! This is so fabulously chic. Thank you so much for playing along at The Card Concept.
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