It’s time for the Pals Paper Arts challenge! This week we are hosting an Inspiration Challenge featuring this sketch:
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
(Today’s card is all about the little Victorian inspired details.)
- The Stampin’ Up Finial Press Embossing Folder screams “Victorian”! Brushed Gold card stock, as well as Always Artichoke, were embossed with this folder. To bring out the texture, the Always Artichoke piece was brayered with Encore Gold ink. To prevent smearing, it was treated with the Heat Tool.
- Create your own Victorian sparkle with a super-shimmery snowflake! A piece of Stampin’ Up! White Vellum was coated with VersaMark ink. Next, Gold Embossing Powder was mixed with Gold Fine Galaxy Glitter, and sprinkled onto the vellum. After tapping to remove the excess, it was heated with the Heat Tool. The Jumbo Snowflake Punch was then used to punch out the snowflake. A Clear Rhinestone Brad affixes it to the card.
- More razzle-dazzle is achieved by coating Always Artichoke “Little Leaves” with VersaMark and sprinkling with Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder. Once again this is heated. The leaves are then snipped off with Paper Snips and attached to a second set of non-embossed leaves to add texture.
- The St. Nick image is inked with Basic Brown, stamped onto Very Vanilla and lightly tinted with Blender Pens and inks. The edges are distressed with Gold Encore ink, and then embossed with Iridescent Ice. Sections of the image were then torn off, and the edges were distressed with Chocolate Chip ink.
- Enhance the vintage feel with Glassy Glaze Enamel! It accentuates the tinting of the Good Cheer image and the crackling adds to the antique look! For a tutorial on how to create cracked glass Click Here.
- A snippet of Rose Red 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon completes the look!
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Stamp Set: Good Cheer (115326); Inks: Chocolate Chip (100908), Encore Gold (101017), Creamy Caramel (103220), Close to Cocoa (103139), Rose Red (101778), Always Artichoke (105219), Whisper White (101731), Blush Blossom (102609), Pretty in Pink (101301), Bashful Blue (105209), VersaMark (102283); Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Always Artichoke (105119), Brushed Gold (102935), White Vellum (101839); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Finial Press Embossing Folder (115963), Stampin’ Up! Little Leaves Sizzlit (114511), Jumbo Snowflake Punch (116628), Heat Tool (100005), Brayer (102395), Sponge Dauber (102892), Blender Pens (102845); Glitz and Glam: Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), Rose Red 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon (111366), Glassy Glaze Enamel (100477), Iridescent Ice Stampin’ Emboss Powder (101930), Fine Galaxy Stampin’ Glitter (114286), Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109129)
This is beautiful; a perfect take on PPA challenge. The detail is beautiful, so much to take in with this card. Love it!!
WOW! What detail. You must have worked for hours on this one. Love everything!
True artistry, Ann! So beautiful! (Thank you for your comment to me, Ann! I appreciate it very much! I’m a crafter. You’re an artist!!) I’ll look forward to viewing your future creations!!
Ann, you amaze me! Your work is always gorgeous!
Wow!, what a work of artistic genius. It is truly beautiful. Your work is such an inspiration.
Ann, this is stunning! I love how you embossed the gold and artichoke paper. Your water coloring of Santa and the reindeer is by far one of the best I’ve seen with this stamp! And the cracked glass is like the “icing” on the vintage cake, so to speak!
Ann –
……..Linda
PS – That means I am speechless….
very nice — so often we don’t much in the ‘vintage’ corner fr SU (wish they would do more vintage!!) — I really like card! TFS R 😉
Ugh it is painful being so far away from your workshops! I saw your card on the PPA email blog I received this a.m. “You” do it everytime! Take my breath away with the originality, the detail and the depth of work put into your cards. Each one Ann looks to me like a framed piece to be on a wall. I love that!!!
There is nothing original I can say about this card, just re-read all the other comments because thats exactly what I’ve of said too!!! A true masterpiece. Hugs,
Every single element is just so gorgeous! You put this together beautifully. This card is just perfect.
Get out!!!! This belongs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Wowie doozle! Hugs, Mary
What can I say! Another SENSATIONAL card. Your talent knows no bounds! You’re simply amazing!
Pure beauty.
Your cards are always a work of art.
Okay, Ann. I first I though “Why is Ann using another nostalgic card for the PPA. You’re suppose to MAKE card for this.” Then I realized you DID MAKE this card! WOW!!! Incredible!!!
Mike
It’s lovely Ann….truly beautiful, you did a fantastic job on this PPA inspiration challenge, I hope I have the time to play along this week! : )
Leslie said …
Wow! If I didn’t know better, I would swear to the authenticity of this Victorian style card. I best get a brayer on my wish list. What a cool tool with perfect results! My method of highlighting is not nearly to exact and leaves the gold in places I don’t want it. Absolutely magnificient!
This is just outstanding, Ann! I love it!! -Lisa
This card is magnificent! So much beautiful detail. I must try some of the techs that you used.
Wonderful vintage card. I like how you combined these two images, and the two colors of embossed cardstock are a great background. Thanks for the inspiration!
Stunning Ann…love the vintage feel! {SMILES}
Hey girl! I love the ice on the little leaves and the brushed gold card stock! I gotta add that to my list! (You did it again!)
Gorgeous!
Another masterpiece Ann – this is gorgeous!!