I just stopped by Mary's Blog, VeryInkyFingers, ink to paper to fingers, and she made this gorgeous Christmas card using a napkin and Dazzling Diamonds.....which reminded me of the VIDEO I saw and was inspired to make a card as well. Although I did not use a napkin, I did use this gorgeous photo my daughter took of the view from her front yard. Isn't it glorious?
And here is my card:
I used a wood mounted stamp by Rubber Stampede A2430F, which has 5 bare winter trees. I stamped the tree line twice in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Then twice again on acetate, which I then stamped onto the white card stock, upside down, lining it up under the first tree line, to mimic the reflection on what would become my water. I shaded several different colors of Distress Ink onto my scene, depicting sunset, sky, and water. And then began the FUN part! I covered the entire image in Versa Mark Ink and then covered that with Heat And Stick Powder, heated it all the way through and then sprinkled Dazzling Diamonds all over that. Heated that, to seal it all together! Both of those products are by Stampin' Up! and are incredible! The Dazzling Diamonds not only dazzle but they blind, it is THAT sparkly!!!
This card wasn't for any Challenge, I just sent it off to my Daughter and Future Son In Law so they could have it.....of course they 'got it' immediately! lol
As always thank you all so much for stopping by, I appreciate you doing so.
May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well.....travel safely!
Oh and Happy 300th Post to me! ;)
Enjoy~~
Oh Donna! I LOVE this!!! Are you saying there is acetate on the front of your card? I always wondered how to get that reflection look. This is gorgeous....the sunset is perfect!
ReplyDeleteTHAT is the view your daughter has? Oh my how heavenly.
DeleteYes that is their view, gorgeous right? No, no acetate ON the card. Check out Theresa Momber's Video, it will help! http://craftingtheweb.blogspot.com/2014/02/reflection-trees-card-making-video.html
DeleteThanks for pointing me to that video. Honest to goodness for some reason, one of my first wood mount stamps was a reverse image stamp. I want to be very honest here... I have looked at it for so many years wondering what on earth to do with it. I am the perfect candidate for Darnell's NBUS challenges. So much schtuff I have no idea what to do with! LOL!! Thanks for being such a loyal blog visitor. I really appreciate you!!!
DeleteBoth photo & card are beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Donna!
ReplyDeleteLori certainly has a breathtaking view from here fron door. You have captured it wonderfully with her card. (Breath) wonderful fall colors, you just can't beat those and the addition of the Dazzling Diamonds makes it a masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I know you will be making more memories to share. <3.
Happy Thanksgiving, sweet friend. Your card is over-the-top gorgeous. You have done this technique perfectly!!! I have tried it before, and it's not so easy!! Love your colors, and yes, Lori is a lucky girl to see that beautiful view outside her window!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful way of using that line of trees stamp. I also own that one, so this is very inspiring to me. Love the reflection you created with it and the colors used are super fantastic for an Autumn card, Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter has a gorgeous view and your card is just as gorgeous. Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous scene outside your daughters front yard! Your replaca of it is awesome, hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow....what a view...super jealous! Your card is amazing Donna! Love the step by step instructions ...thanks! Going to have to give this a try! Hope your Turkey day left you stuffed! :)
ReplyDeleteWowzers, that is beautiful!!! Congrats on your 300th post too!! PS, Happy Thanksgiving!
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