Buried Treasure

Welcome to this week’s Buried Treasure…a feature where I revisit, for one reason or another, a card from my archives. Today’s card first appeared on The Stampin’ Schach back on September 24, 2009. Click HERE to see the original post. What drew me back to this card? The layout. It is a natural for showcasing a larger image and for showcasing embossing folders.  And I LOVE using embossing folders!

Layout Options: This layout is perfect for cards where you want the image to take center stage.  Larger images would be perfect for this layout.  Ones which are crying out to me are the Wheelbarrow from Always Thankful, the Lodge from Christmas Lodge, and the Bird from Comfort and Joy…all from the Holiday Mini.  Or how about some cute snowmen?  For a masculine card, how about an image from Need for Speed.  There are so many options available!

Embellishment Updates: I would definitely use Pearls! And depending on the style of card, Baker’s Twine could be a viable update.  Another option would be to switch out the cross stitching and add a ribbon with bow.  Vintage Trinkets, Antique Brads and Lace are also great choices for creating a vintage look, and would be updated products.  If you are making a winter card, how about adding snowflakes made with the Northern Frost strip?  Want glitz and glam…use Stampin’ Up!’s fabulous Silver Glitter Paper.

Techniques: Curl the corners of the central image and distress the edges! Pull out the Color Spritzer Tool! Use the Emboss Resist technique! The Snow Burst Embossing Folder would look lovely for a winter scene.  If you need a masculine card, why not use the Houndstooth or Stripes Embossing Folders?

Make certain to visit The Stampin’ Schach next week to see the update of this Buried Treasure!
 
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As always, your comments are important to me so let me know what you think about today’s Buried Treasure! If you ever have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…


15 Comments

  1. Debbie
    October 31, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    I love the look of the cross-stitching – I’m def. going to try this out – thank you!

  2. Leslie Swearinger
    October 31, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    I love the buried treassures every time you bring one up. It is always fun to see how your style has changed and developed over time!

  3. debbie
    October 30, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    Great coloring……I need to practice practice practice my coloring. thanks for sharing

  4. maryr917
    October 29, 2011 at 5:52 am

    This is one of my fav features of your blog Ann. This buried treasure is a treasure indeed. Love the image, coloring and all the texture

  5. Mary Fish
    October 28, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    A beauty worth revisiting!

    Hugs, M

  6. Anonymous
    October 28, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    This is a gorgeous card – love the colors and then the coloring! I usually don’t pay too much attention to layouts – but maybe this is my hint to pay more attention! I love this and it lends itself to so many fun changes. Thanks for all the great ideas Ann. Have a good time at regionals.

    Chris R. from Iowa

  7. Carol
    October 28, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    Love, Love, Love this buried treasure! It is a fantastic layout and I can see using it with lots of my stamps. Thanks for sharing this beauty!

  8. Nancy E
    October 28, 2011 at 7:14 pm

    I loved it then, and I love it now.

  9. Anne Marie
    October 28, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    Wait…YOU would use pearls? No way! Haha! Ann, I love your style. You know Buried Treasure Friday’s are my favorite. I can envision this beauty with all of the great updates you mentioned. I really need to try curling the corners…I have never done that. Hmmmm, maybe for a card this weekend. 😉 Gorgeous, as always! Hugs to you and the twins!

  10. Karen
    October 28, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    This series is fabulous Ann as you give lots of great ideas on how you may change up the card.

  11. SAMARA NAVI
    October 28, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    I must LOVE your cards Ann, because they are imprinted in my memory! I recognized this right off. It is definitely one of my favs. The coloring is stellar. The blending of the image truly makes it look like it is sitting on one’s table for the feast. I am so glad you chose this one for this time. I guess your Thanksgiving is coming up. What is the exact date? I believe it is celebrated in a very large way in the United States from what I see on the sites. The colors in this card make me imagine the feast is just behind the card!!! p.s. I am going to have lots of trouble on my Ph.D with grammar and spelling…I always do on your comment site! haha. Very aware I am writing to a “teach” ahaha

  12. scrappingnana
    October 28, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    I like the layout on this one also. It is a great card and your coloring is awesome. Can’t wait to see your update on it. Thanks for sharing.

  13. lisa808
    October 28, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    I know you would definitely use pearls!

    Your coloring of the image is gorgeous. Great card layout.

  14. Pam~
    October 28, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    This is gorgeous and I agree the layout is awesome! I’ll be putting that in my sketch book!

  15. Dale Morin
    October 28, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    The layout is a great one. You could certainly use it over and over and the cards would look entirely different. BTW I love this card. Love this feature of your blog!

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