Sunday, February 16, 2014

Best Wishes

Hi there Blog Friends ~
I created this card with 2 challenges in mind. The sketch is based on this week’s sketch at CAS(E) This Sketch and the color combo is from this month’s color challenge at Clearly Besotted Stamps.



Once again, I’m borrowing a technique from Laura Bassen. Last week, she embossed...or maybe it's debossed an image, then stamped it (click on her name and check out the the tag with the bunny ~ SQUEAL!!!!!)...so, I embossed the vase and flower, stamped the images, then masked them to stamp the stem and leaf. It may be difficult to see on screen, so here is a close-up:



Well, that’s it for me...I hope everyone is having a great President's Day holiday weekend (here in the U.S.)...I also hope those who are dealing with snow and extreme temperatures are staying warm and cozy! Take care ~
Barb
 
 

Supplies:
Stamps: Clearly Besotted - Flower Arrangement
Ink: Hero Arts - Soft Sky, Green Hills, Raspberry Jam; Versafine - Onyx Black
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - Stamper’s Select White, Spring Rain
Dies: Clearly Besotted - Flower Arrangement
Gems: MME - Enamel Dots; Doodlebug - Cupcake
Markers: Copics - C1, C0

27 comments:

donna mikasa said...

Such a cool technique, Barb! I love that there's dimension but still one layer. Hope you have an extended crafty weekend!

Betty said...

that is a neat technique - and you did such a great card with the vase and flower!

Cecilia Hsieh said...

Love this technique Barb, will check out Lauren's blog!

Cat Craig said...

super cool effect Barb, love the clean lines.

Rosemary said...

what a fun technique... great card, barb!

Dawn T said...

what a delightful technique. Great CAS card.

Hannelie said...

So beautiful Barb,,, I will have to try the technique ! Love it!

♥Gemma♥ said...

Hi Barb

Sorry i have not been around for a while but while i have not been around you have made lots of stunning creations...just like this card its absolutely beautiful and i so love it!!

Hope you are well hun!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

nedergaard ( Lissy ) said...

So beautiful, Barb

Hugs, Lissy

Unknown said...

Gorgeous vase! Looks amazing!

Kailash said...

Such a beautiful technique Barb, your image is also so pleasing to the eye, lovely work!!!

Michelle Short said...

Stunning card Barb, I love the technique you have used and love the design for your card. Thank you so much for joining us at Clearly Besotted Challenges too x

Tracey McNeely said...

This is fantastic Barb!

Christiana said...

This is adorable, Barb! Love the inlaid vase.

Greta said...

Absolutely fabulous card, Barb!

jintyoo7 said...

Pretty, pretty card :)

Kay Miller said...

Oh what a super neat technique!! I am going to try that soon! I love the way it looks, almost quilted like. Very very pretty CAS card Barb!! Love it!

Kanan Pandya said...

Lovely card, Barb. Fab technique, so neat and crisp. Love that vase with flower. :-)

Loll said...

Beautiful card Barb ... and a very cool technique - will have to check out Laura's instructions. Loll xx

Sian Ridley said...

That is some serious patience - well worth it though this card is a beauty! I may have to give this technique a go myself :)

Deepti said...

I love this soothing beauty of this card :) love the technique too. The shadow of the vase makes it look real :)

lostinpaper said...

Definitely a must try technique... now I've just got to get some matcfhing dies and stamps (maybe I'll find some in my stash lol). ps love your elegant card Barb

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this looks fabulous! Great take on the sketch!

Pop's Cards said...

Hey sweetie I love the effect you have achieved on this card, it is so gorgeous, huggles Pops x x x

Darnell said...

I'm not sure I get how you did that, Barb, but I am sure I love what you did! That's a wowza vase!! Hugs, Darnell

Michelle said...

Beautiful color and dimension….. CAS perfection!

Stephanie said...

Stunning card, love the texture and CAS style, Barb x Thank you so much for joining in with the Clearly Besotted Challenge :)