Herbal Collage

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card - I know it won't be to everyone's taste but be kind!

For the background, I stamped the Botanical Swirl 4 times towards the corners using Dusty Concord Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and then ran it through the Grand Calibur with Sue's Art Deco Fanfare Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Dusty Concord.

I stamped the Herbal Collage using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using a selection Cosmic Shimmer Ink Spray Mists. I used Grape Crush, Buttercup, Chestnut, Soft Moss and Soft Bilberry. I tore around the edges of the image and inked with Dusty Concord. I cut a Spellbinders Labels 29 out of Amethyst Card and at the emboss stage added the Arabesque Mask.

I mixed a little Cosmic Shimmer Ivory PVA with water and brushed it over a Small Fancy Pearl Embellishment. I tied a bow using Purple/Ivory Striped Grosgrain, added a Metal Dazzler Setting and popped the Small Fancy Pearl Embellishment in the centre.

I assembled the card as shown adding a Pearl Swirl, some Cream Pearls in the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Ivory PVA around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.