Monday, July 20, 2009

Be Strong...


I created this card for a Cornish Heritage Farms challenge to use a resist.
I first stamped the CHF Picotage Print Backgrounder with Versamark & embossed it with clear. Then I rubbed Adirondack Bottle ink over it using a Cut n Dry foam piece. I misted it lightly to help the color seep into the paper around the embossing. When it was dry, I ironed the back side with it laying on scrap paper to absorb the embossing. I mounted it on a white card front which was edged with a dark green marker.
For the frame, I again stamped the CHF Picotage Print Backgrounder only this time using Adirondack Bottle. I clear embossed it to intensify the color. I cut the frame with the largest Spellbinders Labels Four and a rectangle set off towards one end. I also embossed it and added a green border with a marker. I cut a second Labels Four out of white cardstock. I cut it in half lengthwise and snipped off the points. I layered it under the printed frame. I added holes at each end of the frame to thread the ribbon.
I stamped the verse CHF Scripture Essentials I with Versamark Black Onyx & clear embossed it. It's mounted behind the opening.
After I tied the bow, I added Hero Arts pearls to the knot. It was just luck that I had this ribbon that matched so well. I have no idea where I got it. It's been in my collection for a long time.
I really had my doubts about how this card would turn out as I worked with the resist background. I didn't have time to try different colors so I had to go with it. I'm pleased with the results.
Hope you enjoy it, too!

5 comments:

Lynn Stevens said...

beautiful! Love your resist background!

Tammie Koehnen said...

Hello Judy,
Just wanted to tell you how much I love your artwork and you are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your passion with us, and thank you for the step by step instructions, they are wonderful. Love visiting your blog and I love seeing your cards on display at Creative Memories-such a great place for stampers/paper crafters!

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous!

JenniferQ said...

Amazing! Once again, I love these verses.

Sandy said...

This is DELICIOUS!!! Wowsers!!

Sandy from CFH