I so wish you could see the letterpress look (deep impression) you get when using these plates and cotton cardstock that the camera just does not pick up on! I get almost giddy when I run my fingers over the deep impression! I used black letterpress ink on the image and then used the stencils to color in the leaves (one stencil) and then the flowers were stenciled using red, orange & yellow Gina K inks with the 2nd stencil.
There is a coordinating die that cuts out the center of the image that leaves a perfect spot for the sentiment. (A SU! thank you that is from 2002 and on a wood block...definitely an oldie but one I really, really like!!) I attached my image to a white card base and then stamped my sentiment in the opening. A few Butterscotch Glitter Drops (PFS) and some white bakers twine finished off my thank you card.
We have more wonderful inspiration from the DT for you that you can find right HERE, so check it out and play along with us. This would be a great time to get a few thank you's made up ahead of time for those Christmas gifts you'll receive!! This challenge is open till Monday, Nov. 25th @ 5:00PM.
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9 comments:
I get giddy just looking at your darling card! That is the sweetest plate and I love the way you've colored it in those warm tones. Perfectly delightful, Marcia!
This is so sweet and beautiful! There's much to love in this card crafting world of ours and this is one of them. It all makes me giddy! From your pictures I can get an idea of the impression, but I know it's so much more in real life. Gosh, it's just so delicate and pretty!
Did someone say butterscotch?? ha! Marcia, this is one plate I'd love to play with some day, please? You have chosen the most wonderful colors for your stencils and a big YES to this sweet sentiment, too!
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This is awesome, Marcia! I may have to add this plate and stencil to my wishlist. Love the colors and that sentiment is a perfect fit! Definitely a keeper!
Beautiful use of this impression plate, as there's many flowers to feast our eyes upon. The colors are wonderful, Marcia, and I can see the impression but it helps that I have this great plate too
I'm often drawn to sweet little prints like this and you colored this one with wonderful warm tones, Marcia. Beautiful card, my friend.
The dainty leaves and flowers look so lovely in the colors you used and I'm always drawn to designs that have a center aperture where a sentiment can be added. Absolutely gorgeous card, Marcia!
Gorgeous Autumn card Marcia. Your press image is so lovely and the colours you used have made it shine! xx
I totally agree about the camera not picking up the depth of the better press embossing it's such a pity and I too become "giddy" when I run my finger over the finished piece.The colouring is beautiful and really brings those gorgeous blooms to life.
Marie
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