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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Red, White and a Touch of Gold

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A quick post this evening, that will most likely be my last until after I am moved... I am knee deep in boxes at the moment!!

This card was made for my small swap group, where the challenge this month was to use the 
Stamp Etching technique.


I had trouble finding an "open" image that was large enough for the technique, and ended up using one from a magazine set, which included the die and sentiment


I stamped the image using Memento Ladybug ink, and the etching lines were made using a standard ball point (Biro) pen, as my fine art pens are packed - I was nearly cross eyed by the time I finished it!


The sentiment was stamped in the same ink, and I hand cut the banner and inked the edges.
The ribbon was layered over the embossed panel, then the rose and sentiment adhered.

Thank you for visiting - any  comments you may leave are appreciated


34 comments:

cotnob said...

This is lovely Maxine, a beautiful stamp.
I hope your move goes well.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Praying for the big move to be blessed Maxine I dread that day. Well done on etching technique it’s new to me!
Thanks for sharing, and God bless, Shaz in Oz.x

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Ellibelle said...

So beautiful! Love the embossing!
Ellibelle's Corner

At Home In New Zealand said...

Best wishes for your move, I hope it all goes smoothly. I look forward to catching up with you once you are settled down again :) Mxx

Mac Mable said...

Amazing technique and an amazing effect Maxine x. Love the texture from the embossing folder too x. Good luck with the move and thinking of you x.

Regina said...

So pretty Maxine! I will be praying for safe move and please post pictures when you can.

Suze said...

This is gorgeous Maxine. You aren't the only one who had issues finding an open stamp - I ended up using a digi stamp that had a few lines and adding heaps more. I like the sheer ribbon that you used which adds some interest without taking away from the beautiful flower.
Good luck with your move. Hope everything goes well and you are soon settled in your new place.

Donna Scholz said...

What a great technique, Maxine! I have never tried it, but it's incredible how it makes you rose pop! Thank you for joining us and sharing your creativity at Double Trouble!!! -Donna

JD/ Jill said...

Pretty card, Maxine. Hope your move goes very well for you.

Suzanne Reynolds said...

Great technique on your coloring of the flower... turned out beautiful. I'll have to try that technique. Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble.

Joy Wilson said...

So pretty! I love the flowers!!! Thanks for joining our Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. I hope join us again real soon!
Hugs, Joy
JoyWilsonInk
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Owner and Coordinator

Irish Cherokee said...

Excellent! Beautifully done Maxine.

Love, Hugs and Blessings,
Jim

aussie aNNie said...

This is beautiful Maxine, love that colour.xx

brenda said...

A very striking card and great use of colour Maxine. Good luck with the move, see you soon.

B x

Monica said...

Wish you the very best for your move, Maxine.

This image is so pretty and the treatment you have given to it is even more so. The embossing folder is lovely, too.

Take care and know it will all fall into place.

Lots of love,
Monica

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Such a lovely rose on this beautiful card, Maxine!

Darnell said...

This is so pretty, Maxine! I love the ribbon, the pop of red from the flower and lovely sediment, and the wonderful texture! I wish you all the best for a smove move and may you not lose anything in the process! Keep well and safe! Hugs, Darnell and Hammy.

Cynthia said...

Very elegant, Maxine. Good luck with your move!

Sandy said...

Very pretty card! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Cupcake Inspiration Challenges.
-Sandy, DT

Stevenson Q said...

This is so much classy dear Maxine! I love the red and the white and the touch of Gold is just so elegant!

Megan J said...

Hi Maxine, a stunning card and amazing job on the etching with your red biro, wishing you good luck with your move, I'm here with my DT hat on. Thank you for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, good luck in the prize draw.. Megan DT LPoCF

Claire (Mrs H) said...

Good luck with the move, I loved the background effect. It looks amazing
Claire

Jane said...

Fabulous texture on your background, looks awesome! Thanks for playing at Polkadoodles, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!

Gerrina said...

Such a serene and beautiful subtile card! Love how you made it CAS and still used texture! Hugs,Gerrina

creationsnz said...

Beautifully done Maxine, I especially like that you used a colour to etch. CarolG

kReN said...

Love the rose! Thanks for joining us at the PIP Challenge this week! kReN on the DT. Follow me at https://afourthlife.blogspot.com

sue t. said...

Thanks for playing along with us at Cupcake Inspirations!!

Mia said...

What a pretty card, Maxine! I am going now to see more info about the stamp etching technique!
And: Thank you for entering our challenge at Jan’s Digi Stamps. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Regards,
Mia
Designer for Jan’s Digi Stamps
craftartista.blogspot.com {My Blog}

Mia said...

Thank you for the link, Maxine. I enjoyed the video. Kisses, sweetie.

Kim Heggins said...

Beautiful card....loe the background and sweet flower, just gorgeous! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Cupcake Inspirations!

Shelly Schmidt said...

I absolutely love this card- what a beautiful technique and the color you used is divine!!!

Maya said...

Lovely. Thank you for joining us and good luck. Colouring in Scrapland DT

Marilyn said...

This is lovely and I like the CAS nature of it. The flower is stunning and the embossed background is a perfect setting for it. I think I may have that embossing folder but I'm not sure where it is at the moment... I do know mine is unused!

Neet said...

Another technique I have never heard of. So much is coming from New Zealand that I want to share. Another beautiful card and you so busy at the time of making.
Take care
Hugs and Blessings, Neet xx