My bling does not show in my pictures. I used a clear silver colored spray to add shine to my card front. I colored the background for my card base and the tag with a pink distress oxide ink. The "water" was the clear spray so my color instantly had shine. After I finished the card, I also sprayed with additional spray.
I stamped the image with black VersaFine ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder so the image also has a nice shine to it. I colored a strip of card stock with the same pink and stamped the sentiment in the same manner. I cut the sentiment in two so it would fill the upper left corner of the tag. I used a nest of thread to anchor the sentiment.
I tried to add black sequins. Did not like. I looked at the card for half a day and finally decided to go with black splatters. This made me happy.
I also did a coordinating envelope for the card. I colored it in the same way I did the card base. I then stamped the image on the front of the envelope. I did not heat emboss this image. Hopefully the mail man will enjoy the pretty envelope as it travels back and forth across the state of Wisconsin.
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6 comments:
So pretty! I can easily imagine the shimmer in real life, since I've had similar cards - impossible to photograph in all their glory, isn't it?
We can see the shine on the flower so I can imagine what the rest of the card looks like too! Gorgeous card! Have a great weekend! Hugs, Gwendolyn
It's a shame it's so difficult to photograph the shine on our work, but from what I can see it is beautiful IRL! So pretty and feminine, Barb! :)
I know how difficult it is to capture the shine in photos. Your card is gorgeous and I just love how you created the background 💕
I agree with all of the above - so hard to photograph some types of cards. Love your background and all the splatters. Gorgeous floral image Barb.
That is so pretty Barb. Bet it looks gorgeous in real life.
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