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Saturday, September 12, 2015

Copper and Gold


Hi everyone.  Time for a new challenge at Addicted to CAS.  This challenge is being hosted by the very talented Doni (Lime Green Giggles), and she chose this word ...






I haven't used copper on cards for a while, so when I saw the code word, I thought it was time to pull it out.  I didn't heat this copper, instead I used alcohol inks to add some pretty colours on top, but still letting the gorgeous copper metal show through.

My background panel is another one I made with my watercolour sprays (yellow, orange and magenta --- my favourite colour combo).  It pairs so beautifully with all the metallics (gold, copper, silver and bronze).  I used some diluted inka gold to add splatters all over the watercoloured piece, and then used my delicata gold ink to stamp the sentiment.  They are the same shade of bright gold.  I could have used the ink for both, but my panel was made a while back when I was experimenting, so it was great to use some stash I had on hand.

We're so excited to have Dawn (Designs by Dragonfly) as our Guest Designer this month.  Please check out the challenge HERE to see Dawn's fun leafy card, along with the other amazing cards done by our super talented Design Team.  And then make a CAS card featuring a leaf or leaves, and join in the fun.  We'd love to see you in the gallery!

I'm going to play along with the Anything Goes Challenge at Addicted to Stamps & More. :)

Thanks for coming by for a visit!!








Stamps:  Butterfly Birthday (Happy Little Stampers)
Paper:  White card base (Neenah); Watercolour (Arches 140 lb. cold press)
Ink:  Delicata Gold (Tsukineko); Alcohol inks:  Honeycomb and Poppyfield (Ranger)
Accessories & Tools:  Watercolour sprays in yellow, orange and magenta - from liquid w/c concentrate (Dick Blick), Inka Gold (Viva Decor), water mister, Little Leaves die (Sizzix), Copper Sheet

Challenges:
ATCAS #72 - Leaves
ATS&M #161 - Anything Goes

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39 comments:

  1. Stamps and Paper12 September 2015 at 01:14

    Your watercolour sprays really make a stunning background Loll such a beautiful card

    Anne

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  2. Kathyk12 September 2015 at 01:39

    Gorgeous make

    Kathyk

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  3. Mac Mable12 September 2015 at 03:00

    Love the techniques you've used to achieve the colours on this card. Very striking against the white, just gorgeous.

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  4. ÅsaJ12 September 2015 at 03:11

    WOW, this is absolute gorgeous Loll! Love that copper! Love your techniqe here, have to learn it... I´ll read your explanation a couple of times and translate to Swedish... :-) Just saying WOW! Hugs Åsa

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  5. Julie B12 September 2015 at 06:59

    Love the background panel and the coppery leaves are stunning. :)

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  6. Maura12 September 2015 at 08:40

    Warm, autumnal, and lovely, Loll! The gold is such a nice touch.

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  7. Doni High12 September 2015 at 09:13

    Stunning! I'm a big fan...I seem to love ALL the cards you create. The leaves die cut out of metal are spectacular.

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  8. Ksenija @Sweet Kobylkin12 September 2015 at 11:28

    Loll, amazing card! Love the layout and the warm copper tones

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  9. Deepti12 September 2015 at 11:41

    You rock the metallic leaf design. This is so beautiful :)

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  10. Craft-E-Place12 September 2015 at 12:31

    Stunning card, fabulous colours ... So warm and comforting.
    Elaine

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  11. shirley-bee12 September 2015 at 14:17

    I was just thinking about your copper creations the other day - lovely to see another fabulous example :)

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  12. Bonnie12 September 2015 at 15:31

    Oh, oh, oh! I think I still have some little snippets of your copper and need to dig them out! This is so pretty, Loll! That sprayed background is a perfect color with the copper! Gives it an early fall look! Around here the flowers are still blooming when the leaves turn.

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  13. Tenia Nelson12 September 2015 at 15:39

    So so pretty!!

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  14. BożenA12 September 2015 at 15:44

    Multidimensionality of this card is great. Beautiful fall colors, gold Inka Gold gives a beautiful shine. Card perfectly complements the great sentiment of HLS. The whole as always awesome!
    hugs,
    BozenA

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  15. Bobby12 September 2015 at 19:48

    Stunning, Loll. Watercolor spray from concentrate? I never thought of that. I'm going to try mixing up some of my Dr Ph Martin's in a mister bottle and see what happens.

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  16. Karen M12 September 2015 at 22:30

    I love the beautiuful colours of this card Loll - and a stunning design as always:) xx

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  17. Barb Ghig12 September 2015 at 22:40

    The effect of alcohol inks on copper is stunning, and your spritzed background is gorgeous, Loll! Love your color palette, too!

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  18. Barb Ghig12 September 2015 at 22:43

    Oh, I also meant to thank you for playing along with us this week at ATSM! We always love to see your beautiful creations in the gallery :)

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  19. Inkyfingers13 September 2015 at 03:15

    Wow - this is so rich and beautiful as well as being CAS perfection Loll.

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  20. Anita in France13 September 2015 at 05:16

    Wow, Loll ... this is just stunning ... those shimmery copper leaves are beautiful against that gorgeous spritzed background! Hugs, Anita :)

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  21. Neets B13 September 2015 at 07:52

    I love the hues on your sprayed panel, Loll, it looks so opulent! Gorgeous copper creation.
    Thanks for sharing at ATSM this week, Anita x

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  22. Ceal13 September 2015 at 09:49

    Absolutely Beautiful card, Loll. love that gorgeous copper background!

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  23. Dr Sonia S V13 September 2015 at 10:52

    Loved the background you created Loll and such a vibrant and beautiful color. Enjoyed visiting your blog...I was blog hopping for inspiration and off to visit more of your posts. Do drop by for a visit when you can
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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  24. gail13 September 2015 at 11:07

    Gorgeous colours, a really beautiful card. xx

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  25. Sazzle Dazzle13 September 2015 at 12:46

    Oh WOW! This is so yummy and sophisticated Loll.
    Perfect use of the colours and loving the added dimension from the leaf die.
    Sarah x

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  26. Joyce13 September 2015 at 13:25

    Absolutely gorgeous. Love the color variations you've got going on in the background.

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  27. Irish Cherokee13 September 2015 at 16:50

    Excellent Loll. The copper leaves are really great.

    Blessings
    Jim

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  28. Susan13 September 2015 at 22:44

    Lovely variation on your copper technique! Gorgeous background piece behind it!

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  29. Sarah G13 September 2015 at 23:50

    Love the rich, coppery tones on this CAS beauty, Loll! So beautiful :)

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  30. JosieD14 September 2015 at 03:38

    Your coloring techniques are amazing and inspiring -- I love the ideas I get from you. This card is gorgeous!

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  31. Lee-Anne14 September 2015 at 06:07

    Love how the alcohol inks worked on the copper...simply gorgeous! Looks fabulous against your background! Leaves, copper...a winning combo :)

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  32. Julia Aston14 September 2015 at 06:57

    A gorgeous fall design Loll!

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  33. MaryH14 September 2015 at 12:05

    Amazing look with the alcohol ink on the copper. It's stunning against this wonderful background color too. Love it! TFS

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  34. Cathy14 September 2015 at 14:34

    Gorgeous card, LOVE the colours, Cathy x

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  35. Bhavana14 September 2015 at 22:16

    loved the watercolor panel you created. Amazing card :)

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  36. D-14 September 2015 at 23:20

    Oh I loVe your pretty copper leaves. Your watercolor background is the perfect way to frame it up. Thanks for sharing.
    Thanks for having me as this month's ATCAS Guest Designer.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
    Addicted To CAS Guest Designer

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  37. anja curvers16 September 2015 at 07:36

    Wow this is stunning love that rich color it's all about atumn.

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  38. Lindsey18 September 2015 at 12:34

    Fabulous background effect with the bronze colours. Beautiful x

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  39. Jaydee25 September 2015 at 17:58

    Loll, I could have seen this card in any gallery and knew that it was yours. The shimmer bronze is perfect. Gorgeous
    hugs
    jaydee

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)