Thursday, February 25, 2016

Papertrey February Blog Hop Challenge


Soft pink, blush, olive green and gold...oh my! What a beautiful color combination and even more beautiful inspiration picture over at Papertrey Ink for the February Blog Hop Challenge.


I was inspired most by that beautiful bloom on the right side of the picture, as well as the gold ribbon running down the left side. What I did was ink up my In Bloom Impression Plate with Versamark Ink, embossed a white cardstock panel, then gold embossed it.


I colored in the remaining areas with Copic Markers. I've never tried this technique before, and I think I will do it more often! I mounted the panel onto a blush card base after inking the edges, bordered the image with gold washi tape and then gold embossed the sentiment.

Supplies Used:
MISTI 
Neenah Solar White 110lb Cardstock 
Versamark Ink
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue 
Antique Linen Distress Ink 
Papertrey Ink In Bloom Stamp Set 
Papertrey Ink Communique Sentiments Mini Stamp Set
Papertrey Ink In Bloom Impression Plate
Papertrey Ink Paper (Sweet Blush)
Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder
Fiskars Paper Trimmer
Various Copic Markers
Gold Washi Tape

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36 comments:

  1. Karen, this is a work of art! Just beautiful!

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  2. This is absolutely gorgeous Karen...totally in love with how you did the flower! Beautiful, beautiful card!! :0)

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  3. Your flowers are stunning, Karen, and the gold puts this card over the top!

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  4. What a lovely technique you used with your embossing folder! the gold is beautiful on this!

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  5. Oooh, this is stunning, Karen!!

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  6. Oh I agree, this is just Lovely! Would love to see a video on how you did the steps....

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  7. You created such beautiful depth and variation of coloring in your flower! And it's lovely overall with your horizontal strips of gold, pink, and white above and below.

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  8. Stunning!! I love the elegance and POP of your card. The gold accent is exceptional! Beautiful : )

    Patti

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  9. WOW this is stunning.. those flowers look amazing.

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  10. Wow, Karen this is one amazing and elegant thank you card! Gorgeous flowers!

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  11. Awesome technique and stunning card!

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  12. So pretty, Karen! I adore those big, bold blooms, and the sheen is ridiculous! LOVE!

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  13. Brilliant idea to cover up an embossing plate with Versamark; the result is amazing. Heat embossing with gold adds an elegant touch and your coloring is stunning! Such a lovely card!

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  14. So very beautiful, Karen. Love the design you created with the EP!

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  15. Absolutely stunning. Love the technique you used and how you added the gold.

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  16. Great effect and cool technique! Beautifully done!

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  17. That flower is amazing!!! Beautiful eye for detail on this card.

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  18. Lovely gold touches. Beautiful blooms, Karen!

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  19. What a stunning design, the gold embossing totally takes it to the next level and I'll bet it looks even better IRL!

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  20. So beautiful! I love the gold embossing and coloring with copics is the perfect technique! You rocked the challenge!

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  21. You stamped with an impression plate???!!! I am amazed and bowled over by your boldness and ingenuity! Beautiful card.

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  22. Oh, this is so gorgeous, Karen! I love everything about it!

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  23. Hands down ... the most beautiful creation I've spotted this morning after nearly 30 mins of blog surfing! WOWza!
    ~Bev

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  24. Oh, Karen, those big, bold flowers are gorgeous. And you used an impression plate? Love how you finished off the bottom to tie in the gold also. Great job!

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