Monday, 23 February 2009

A Thank You Card

This was a card I had an idea for back in January, but at the time didn't feel up to following through with the idea. The stamps are by Elusive Images, the leafy swirl is from a Graphicus Guild members limited edtion themeplate and the text is from the Words of Gratitude themeplate.

Both were stamped with green pigment ink and then embossed with clear EP. I blended Distress inks over the card stock and stamped the small thank you message over that. The clear embossing over the leafy leafy swirl resisted the blue of the distress inks.

The paper on the background is from the Artylicious Damask Delights CD and the gems were from my stash, they started as clear gems but I tinted them with Denim Alcohol ink.
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11 comments:

  1. craftimamma23 February 2009 at 21:18

    What a lovely card Phree. Smashing ink blending and love the colours. That swirl is so pretty. I've yet to use mine. Whoever 'earns' this card will love it.

    Lesley Xx

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  2. Jo23 February 2009 at 22:27

    Never thought of stamping the flourish this way up but I think I like it better like this. Looks nice with those gems on too.

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  3. Kathryn23 February 2009 at 22:42

    Ooohhh its that flourishy stamp again (if you lose it me knicks it lol)
    Joking aside its bloody lovely x
    Kath

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  4. Anonymous24 February 2009 at 11:37

    I am constantly amazed at your creative genius. How do you make each card unique and different? Very beautiful work...once again!

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  5. Shirley24 February 2009 at 15:45

    I love how you did your main image with the tinted gems. The whole card is just so elegant! It is so good to have you back and I hope you are feeling much better!

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  6. Beryl24 February 2009 at 17:31

    A really lovely Thank You card. I love the way you've used the flourish and the gems really add that extra special touch.
    Beryl xx

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  7. Unknown24 February 2009 at 22:07

    Yum! I love this card Phree. Thanx for sharing another of your fab pieces of art work. xx

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  8. Deby27 February 2009 at 23:40

    What a lovely serene card x

    PS - You need to check my blog re ink pad racks !

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  9. Anne28 February 2009 at 12:52

    Lovely colours, didn't know you could tint gems, grat idea!

    I need to get this flourish out again, it's great, isn't it

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  10. Lori4 March 2009 at 08:18

    Saw the link to your blog on the blog links group on stamp tv. I love this card it is so pretty! Will be checking out your blog now!!!

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  11. Fab16 March 2009 at 21:04

    Love the two colours youve picked, Phree. And those gems are the perfect finishing touch. X Fab

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