Thursday 4 April 2013

It's your day to Shine

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, with the stamp in my hand, I randomly stamped the Hexagon Script using Barn Door Distress Ink. I repeated the process with the Art Collage Stamp using Fired Brick Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and then dusted the whole area with my anti-static bag. I inked up a small section of the Rose Background with Perfect Medium and added it to my background. I sprinkled with Cosmic Shimmer Coral Glow Aurora Embossing Powder from the Brights Set and heat set. I repeated this process until I felt I had a good coverage of the Rose Background. I inked around the edges with Fired Brick using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the image from the Party Ladies Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Umber, Marigold and Dark Spice from the Autumn Shades Set and Warm Delight from the Skin Tones Set. I cut it out using the smallest of the Grand Decorative Ovals dies and inked through the die with Fired Brick. I cut the next size up of the Grand Ovals out of Black Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Matting Basics B and inked through the die with Fired Brick. I cut a mat out of Black Card using Spellbinders Distressed Edges from the Card Creator series.

I tied a bow using Burgundy/Ivory Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and added a Black Dazzler.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Black Pearls in 3 of the corners of the background and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Golden Pearl around the edges.

Please scroll down to the next post if you'd like details of new products in my Amazon Store.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.


34 comments:

  1. Lovely card, the image is so elegant. I love the striped grosgrain ribbon bow. Take care.

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  2. Hi Julia love the card must get the party ladies stamp Tracy w x

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  3. Hi Julia, I really love your backgrounds, they are fabulous, and this card is no exception. Bx

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  4. Good morning Julia,
    Lovely card the background looks fab. I was hoping you would have some new stuff, off to shop..

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  5. As always, a lovely card. Your stamps and inks arrived yesterday.and I can't wait for the weekend to start using them!! Just popped into your shop again... :-) I ordered from C&C from one of your shows and it seems the parcel has been lost in transit, very disappointing and frustrating! Thanks again for all your hard work and posting daily It is so appreciated. Hugs Annie

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  6. Morning Julia another great card i do like how you make your backgrounds i will have to have ago at this. Take care xx

    Debs Artliff

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  7. Morning Julia,

    This card has got the Wow! factor. Love the background. X

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  8. Morning Julia, A really lovely card, loving the background, as always, and those ladies are gorgeous.
    Had a quick look at your additional post from yesterday, and all your gorgeous goodies in your Amazon Store, mmmmmmmmm, yes please ha ha.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  9. another great card Julia.Laura O

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  10. Gorgeous card Julia and I do love your stamped backgrounds.

    Love Sheila xx

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  11. What a stunning card, as always your backgrounds are fantastic and make the card so individual. Love it xx

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  12. Hi Julia. Burgundy is fast becoming my favourite colour. loving the background today as usual..

    Lovely stuff in your Amazon Store.

    Val in Spain xxx

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  13. Hi Julia, another gorgeous card as usual.
    Crafty Hugs carol Healy

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  14. Another stunning card Julia. Love the background.

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  15. Tre chic. Very sophisticated. Everyone should get the silk glitters as they are fab.

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  16. Morning Julia, there you go again with the wonderful background - so random yet brilliant.
    Love the party ladies there are very classy sophisticated yet fun.
    Off to the shop now.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  17. This looks fantastic Julia. love the background and image
    x catherine

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  18. Another amazing background Julia. Love this one

    xx Sandra

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  19. Hi Christine, just love the card and the background is lovely Jean Z xx

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  20. Lovely card and background xx hazel

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  21. Morning Julia,
    Another lovely girly card.
    Lydia
    X

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  22. Love the look you give your cards its a beautiful card and your backgrounds are amazing xxxx

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  23. Ah, another elegant lady card - the stamps are so versatile.

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  24. Another great card Julia - a real fun card. Love it.

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  25. Hi Julia lovely girly card today and the background is super as usual!! I live in central London and I can't believe we've got snow!!! Well I guess that means staying in and crafting! Lol love Lesley x

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  26. Hi Julia. Three of my most favourite ingredients in today's card, the colour red, the fab background and burgundy grosgrain ribbon. Lovely. SueL

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  27. Hello Julia, Another stunning card, the colours are so vibrant and as ever a super background. Will be shopping later.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  28. Lovely Julia, am loving the backgrounds you have been doing recently, must have a go at trying to do some similar xxx

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  29. You've done it again Julia, another smashing card. I reall must try and get the hang of the backgrounds by being braver and using more than one design of stamp, hope you have had a good day
    hugs

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  30. Hi Julia, Yep another great card. Loving the background, I'm getting the hang of this technique. It's true it may look a mess at first, but when you put it all together it looks great. The lady looks so elegant. love all the colours. Ordered a few wax's from your store, been waiting for these to come in! Crafty hug's Debbie R xx

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  31. Hi Julia, another fabulous card, your backgrounds are always amazing! I managed to get that rose background stamp, so I am going to have a go at DIY backgrounds! watch this space!!
    looking forward to seeing you at Ally Pally!
    Off to look at your Amazon store,
    Hugs
    Sandra Riley x

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  32. Good evening Julia
    Yet again what a super card which will look good in a variety of colours thank you for sharing this with us, just wonderful.
    Sorry to be late again but we have been busy making sure our new dogs are feeling at home with us and are happy.
    Margaret

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  33. Hi Julia lovely card as always
    Smiles
    Ita

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