Welcome to our first ever collaboration week with Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko! We've shared all of our toys on both sides, so be prepared for Endless Possibilities! Three prize packages are available, each containing one set of each of these inks and stencils/dies. Just leave comments on each post of each day this week (June 9th - June 13th) for a chance to win! Winners will be announced on Tuesday, June 17th!
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Here's my creation for today:
Here is my true confession: although I create cards all the time for my blog, I don't often use them. This one, however, was specifically created for my darling niece, who is graduating from high school this year. She is a beautiful and classy young woman. I wanted to reflect that in her card. In case you hadn't guessed, her high school colors are red and white.
For this card, I used the Dreamweaver Stencils Damask LX 7001, Graduation LL 449 and Congratulations LS 22. The Graduation and Congratulations Stencils were run through my Cuttlebug with the Stamping Details Rubber Mat. I used black card stock for both. I also ran the Graduation Stencil through twice more, once with a glittering ivory, and a second time with a textured white. I hand embossed the tassel a little more with the small embossing tool.
Then, I enhanced the embossing with some gorgeous inks. The Silvery Shimmer Delicata was added to the hat with a stencil brush. I used the finger daubers with the Golden Glitz Delicata on the tassel and the word. I masked the area next to the string with a little paper. The background and diploma were colored with a stencil brush and Versafine in Crimson Red and the Golden Delicata. I was so impressed with the shimmer from the Delicata. I am just not used to ink being so shimmery. Here is a slightly askew picture so you can see what I mean.
The beautiful red velvet ribbon is by May Arts and adhered with my Xyron X.
For this card, I used the Dreamweaver Stencils Damask LX 7001, Graduation LL 449 and Congratulations LS 22. The Graduation and Congratulations Stencils were run through my Cuttlebug with the Stamping Details Rubber Mat. I used black card stock for both. I also ran the Graduation Stencil through twice more, once with a glittering ivory, and a second time with a textured white. I hand embossed the tassel a little more with the small embossing tool.
Then, I enhanced the embossing with some gorgeous inks. The Silvery Shimmer Delicata was added to the hat with a stencil brush. I used the finger daubers with the Golden Glitz Delicata on the tassel and the word. I masked the area next to the string with a little paper. The background and diploma were colored with a stencil brush and Versafine in Crimson Red and the Golden Delicata. I was so impressed with the shimmer from the Delicata. I am just not used to ink being so shimmery. Here is a slightly askew picture so you can see what I mean.
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Laura,
ReplyDeleteGreat card. She is going to love it. Love the background. Didn't know anyone still hand embossed. Great job.
great grad card!!
ReplyDeleteClassic card and love the use of the damask in the background. The Delacata inks are the bomb! I agree they have the best shimmer hands down.
ReplyDeleteFantastic creation...the beautiful background is subtle, yet striking, and the way you ran your ribbon down the center is such a great touch!
ReplyDeleteMy graduating colors were red and white too...de jevu all over again! I love the way you work the detail on your pieces Laura. The extra embossing on the tassel...the shading on the diploma...all make for that special card for your special relative! Thank you for the time at the blog hop this week have a restful weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely card for a grad. I'm sure she'll love it.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I have a graduation party to attend in a couple weeks. I'll be using this card as a base for my card. Thanks for the idea
ReplyDeleteAmazing card! Thank you for showing your techniques.
ReplyDeleteTerrific combo of stencils, stamps, and color!
ReplyDeletelove your use of color on this!
ReplyDeleteI am sure she will really appreciate your beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely
ReplyDeleteI like your beautiful and classy graduation.card for your niece.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Laura, your niece will love it! Love how the Delicata shines on the black!
ReplyDeleteAwesome graduation card! I'll take two, please!! Love the Damask background!
ReplyDeleteGreat card for a grad! I love the Damask stencil and the touches of gold from the GoldenGlitz Delicata pad!
ReplyDeleteI was making a grad card today and needs so more ideas. Your card really got my inspiration going.
ReplyDeleteJust love this stencil and what you have done with it.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card that I'm sure your niece will treasure.x
ReplyDeleteAwesome graduation card, Laura! Love the separate panels and the shimmer!
ReplyDeleteWonderful graduation card, I love your colors.
ReplyDeleteSue
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Love the card.
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What a great card. I love the damask background!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card! You should always use your cards, even if you have a box for "emergencies".
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the colors and card design! Great job, love that background stencil too! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
Fantastic graduation card! I love the colors and background.
ReplyDeleteWell this grad card passes with flying colors!!! A+++!!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat timing for your graduation card....love it! TFS
ReplyDeleteJan