Friday 26 July 2013

Remembering with You

Hi Bloggers.

A bit of a 2-fer today. Same card but different backgrounds. I made the second one first but decided I'd probably get some 'too dark' comments so I made the first one to demo.

For the background, I used the Rose Corner Stamp in my hand and stamped 3 times across the card and 3 times down the card using Spun Sugar Distress Ink. I filled in some of the gaps by using the Postcards A6 Stamp (again in my hand using Spun Sugar). I made sure the ink was dry and then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Passion Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Spun Sugar using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the Daisy Swirl using Clear Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Ruby Lapis Lustre Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 29 and inked through the die with Spun Sugar.

I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions Treasured Memories Stamp Set using Clear Perfect Medium and embossed with Ruby Lapis Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Resplendent Rectangles and inked through the die with Spun Sugar.

I stamped the Daisy Swirl twice more and cut the flower heads out using scissors. Using the embossed line as a guide, I cut down to the centre in several places and then shaped using a paper shaping tool.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Vintage Pink around the edges.

This is the first card I made -

The stamping was done in Black Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Lapis Black Aurora. The Daisy Swirl was cut out using Spellbinders Labels 8. I inked through the dies with Forest Moss Distress Ink. The background is the Couture Creations Ooh La La Embossing Folders and Black Card, then rubbed all over with Vintage Golden Green Gilding Wax. I used Vintage Golden Green Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA around the edges.



Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

32 comments:

  1. I like them both but prefer the lighter version. So pleased I bought the embossing powders - can't wait for them to arrive to play! xx

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  2. Hi Julia
    Wow two cards for the price as one love both versions the light one shows up more but I would be happy with any one of them thank you Tracy w x

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  3. Morning Julia, I love them both equally, I do tend to veer more towards darker cards myself, but have started, recently, doing lighter ones.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  4. Morning Julia
    Both cards are fabulous - both striking I would be pleased to receive either. These powders are going on the need lost.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  5. Hi Julia. I prefer the lighter one but both are lovely. These embossing powders are being moved up my wish list! Take care.

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  6. Morning Julia, I like both cards but must admit prefer the lighter one. Love Jean xxx

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  7. love the background in the darker card ,but the lighter card I prefer .Laura O

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  8. Hi Julia,

    Love the feminine pink card,but, I prefer the darker one . So striking. X

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  9. Both gorgeous its not too dark at all x

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  10. Morning Julia, two fabulous cards today wow love both
    but I think I prefer the darker one I usually say some
    of your cards I find dark but I think its the red and black
    or dark colours but I do like the black with the white.
    Nancyd xx

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  11. Hi Julia. I love both of them, haven't got a preference. I suppose it depends which mood I'm in.
    Love Val x

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  12. Morning Julia,

    Both cards are equally good, one for the ladies and one for the Men. After all there is nothing to say you cannot give a card to a man with flowers on it!

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx

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  13. Hello Julia, Both cards are striking, L love them both equally. The Daisy Swirl is a fabulous stamp and the powders are amazing.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  14. Hi Julia, I love them both, for different occasions, they both have a lot of impact. Bx

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  15. Like the first card best 2nd one looks too dark. xx hazel

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  16. Hi Julia
    Two lovely cards today. The second one isn't to dark, just different. Both give a different impact. I bought some embossing powders but must get some more.

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  17. Morning Julia,
    Both cards are lovely, for me the lighter one is a bit more girly so would probably choose that one first.
    Lydia
    X

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  18. Good morning Julia,
    I like them both, though I do edge more to the dark side, laughs menacingly!
    Have a great day. x

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  19. Hi Julia,
    Oh fabulous....'a two-fer'..andnd what beautiful cards they are too! I love both of them and it just goes to show hw wonderful the daiy looks in any colour.

    Love Sheila xx

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  20. I love the daisy stamp and I think both cards are fab but I must say I prefer the pink one. The colour of that embossing powder is gorgeous. Pat x

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  21. Hi Julia I too like both cards for different occasions love Jean Z xxx

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  22. Hi Julia, love the stamps and 'a two-fer' cards are both lovely. Will have to put these embossing powders on my 'wish list' x

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  23. Hi Julia I have to admit that I like both of these cards and the second one isn't too dark at all,I'm definitely going to have to get the daisy swirl stamp as you have shown how versatile it can be. Got to try using more coloured embossing powders too as I still tend to use clear,white or black! Love Lesley x

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  24. Hi Julia I have to admit that I like both of these cards and the second one isn't too dark at all,I'm definitely going to have to get the daisy swirl stamp as you have shown how versatile it can be. Got to try using more coloured embossing powders too as I still tend to use clear,white or black! Love Lesley x

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  25. Morning Julia, what a difference the colour makes to the card. I love the pink one however my daughter, although pink is her favourite colour, prefers the darker one. Both are great cards. Hope you have a good day,
    hugs Lynn

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  26. Love your card design Julia, but I think I'd use my Delicate Asters dies instead.

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    1. But that would not show the versatility of the Daisy Swirl Stamp!

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  27. It is dark but I love it....
    Christine in Darcy....xx

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  28. Hi Julia, I do prefer the lighter one but if you don't try different colours how will you/we know what they look like.
    xRos

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  29. I love both versions of this card but think the dark one is my favouite Julia

    xx Sandra

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  30. Both cards are lovely, but I think I prefer the pink. It is lovely to see what they look like in the different colours.

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