Die-cut the leaf frame and glued it to a piece of faux-mother-of pearl card stock which was sponged with antique linen .. very subtle but adds another layer of warmth to the card. Stamped the sentiment in rust and popped up the panel on foam for more dimension.
Jer loves to "shop" at Mom's card store and has already claimed the kraft based card for himself. :)
Stamps: Many Everyday Sentiments (Hero Arts)
Paper: White (Neenah 110 lb.); Copper (unknown); Kraft (received free package of cards and matching envelopes from Scrapbook.com from ordering)
Ink: Alcohol Inks (Ranger and Pinata); Distress Inks: Antique Linen, Rusty Hinge (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools: framed fern die (penny black), blending solution (Ranger); Frost White paint (Tsukineko), cling wrap, sponge
OMG..Two Gorgeous cards out of your positive and negative die cut fern frames, Loll. Both would be perfect guy cards or nature loving girl cards too. TFS your beauties. The AI pieces are Stunning. Hugs...
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Loll using the positive and negative of the framed leafy die.
ReplyDeleteWOW, two gorgeous cards Loll! the background for the leaves are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful AI piece, my friend! Love it with the FMOP and the white leaf on the negative is just as awesome! Great fall cards!
ReplyDeleteWonderful colours of the alcohol inks Loll and great to get the two cards from the die cut. No wonder Jer wants cards from his Mum's stash....They are beautiful, creative and unique x.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous autumn color palette, Loll! I love how you deepened the tones on your background panel for the first card, and how you showcased the patterns on your alcohol inked panel on the 2nd card! Both cards are perfect for a masculine birthday, too...Beautiful work, my friend!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous colour combo Loll. I love that die and both the positive and negatives are so pretty. I must remember to do some MOP backgrounds :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the soft colors on #1, but those deep rich shades on #2 with the crisp white negative...oh my, just stunning! TFS & Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThe colors on these are just beautiful! I love how you get the most out of your backgrounds by using the negative, something I never think to do. Love that die! Hadn't seen that one before. Gorgeous cards and wonderful alcohol ink background.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Loll, those alcohol ink colours look amazing! The faux mother of pearl looks like marble, gorgeous. I have had this die on my wishlist for so long and finally bought it the other day, thankyou for the inspiration, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteWow Loll!! these are outstanding!! I love them both but I would have to say your son has "the eye" the kraft based one is my favorite too!! : )
ReplyDeleteTwo fab makes Loll, love your alcohol ink background cards. They have inspired me to buy more alcohol inks when I go shopping next weekend! The die might find it's way onto my list too. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Thanks so much for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteTerrific examples of Pos and Neg die cut use Loll. Love them both! x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous +/- twofers, Loll! The faux mother of pearl card is delicate and classy. You flipped that around on your next card, making it dramatic and bold. Always inspiring! xx
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards, Loll, I love how you've used the positive and negative of the die cut. xx
ReplyDeleteLove them both, Loll, but the dark rich colors of the second one really stole my heart - Love it!
ReplyDeleteThose alcohol ink colors just took my breath away. So gorgeous and two beautiful cards. Your designs always look so clean and sharp.
ReplyDeleteTwofers are always a nice bonus, Loll. The alcohol background is beautiful and perfect for the leafy theme.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteWow, both cards are amazing, Loll! The alcohol ink colors and effects are so BEAUTIFUl! I love the fall color combo. The positive die-cut leaf with the delicate faux-mother-of pearl background is a piece of art. (I'd love to try the FMOP technique someday.)
ReplyDeleteI love that the white leaf and the thin frame pops against the AI panel of the second card. It's a fantastic masculine B-day card. Jer is lucky to be able to shop at the best card store!
Hideko xx
Oh wow--these make me want to snuggle up by a fireplace with my favorite blanket! Gorgeous cards with those wonderful Fall colors! I'm always drawn to leaf images--you've inspired me!
ReplyDeleteWow! Two gorgeous fall cards! Lovely leaf dies and the backgrounds are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards Loll ..... love that die! The colours are perfect for this time of year, really like the MOP effect with the Antique Linen.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week my friend xx
These may be CAS Loll, but they are absolutely stunning as well! Love them both.
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Maxine
Two FABULOUS card my friend!! Great use of both the positive and the negative with that wonderful leaf die, and how cool that both could be used for masculine cards too! :0)
ReplyDeleteBoth card are sublime and so RICH. These earth tones give a nice pristine appeal to both cards. Love the softness of the faux mother of pearl it also adds to the fresh look. Wow I can't chose, I love both!
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Rich and gorgeous, Loll ... the first is light and delicate, the second bold and cosy ... and they're both fabulous! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteThese are real eye catchers, Loll! Absolutely love them both! Jer is very lucky (and has good taste)!
ReplyDeletelove these!! Both unique and so elegant and wonderful mf.
ReplyDeletexx Karen
I totally agree with Anita from France :-). The first card is so light, it has so much air and space. The second card is darker, but not dark. It is warm as a cozy room on a winter evening, which brightens the fire from the fireplace. I love the feeling that this card arouses in me.
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Both of these are winners, Loll. Love the look of both of them. That yupo leaf is really pretty.
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