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Saturday, November 16, 2013

Give Thanks Faux Patina Card

 
This evening I used the Pumpkin Photo as color inspiration for this Give Thanks Faux Patina Card. I embossed a Whisper White piece of cardstock with the Beautifully Baroque embossing folder by Stampin' Up!. Before embossing I inked the embossing folder with Crumb Cake to give the background a little color. Then I sponged on the following colors:
  • Cajun Craze
  • Marina Mist
  • Perfect Plum
  • Pumpkin Pie
The final step was heat embossing the gold to give it the Faux Patina look. Here is a link to a tutorial if you like step by step instructions. The sentiment strip was made with white cardstock and then I sponged on a light layer of Crumb Cake ink before I heat embossed the sentiment in gold. The final touch was two antique brads and I used dimensionals between the Cajun Craze and Perfect Plum layers behind the sentiment. I'm really happy with the way this card turned out and it's definitely prettier in person. The photo doesn't show the detail of the gold. Well, it's getting late and I have a long day tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by and have a terrific night and pleasant tomorrow.
 
My Give Thanks Faux Patina Card is entered into the following challenges:

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9 comments:

  1. Loly BordaNovember 16, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Fabulous background Andrea! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  2. Laurel BeardNovember 17, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Oh my word. This is GORGEOUS!

    Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge! ~ Laurel

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  3. MickiNovember 18, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Ohhhh gorgeous. I must try this technique. At first glance it sort of reminds me of the Northern Lights. Beautiful. Thanks so much for playing along with us in The Sisterhood of Crafters in our Embossing Challenge.

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  4. DebraNovember 18, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    How rich the texture and creative the design is for this great card. Love It!

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  5. DianeMoneyGoolsbyNovember 18, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Your card is very pretty. Thank you for entering it in our "Give Thanks" challenge at Simply Create Too--hope to see you next challenge too.

    Diane
    Simply Create Too Design Team Member
    http://DianesDigitalDesigns.blogspot.com

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  6. Darlene November 18, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    BEAUTIFUL creation from this fun technique! Awesome inspiration! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘EMBOSSING’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  7. maria f.November 19, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Wonderful technique with a gorgeous result. Thanks for joining the fun at Simply Create Too!

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  8. Jessi FoganNovember 20, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Oh, I LOVE how there`s pale showing through! This technique is just so much fun since you never really know what you`re going to get when you start :)

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  9. carolineNovember 20, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    really lovely card, thanks so much for joining us at Brown sugar, good luck and hope to see you again
    caroline
    brown sugar dt

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Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Wishing you a crafty day! 😊