Today is the 18th of September so time for a reminder for our current challenge over at we love Chocolate Baroque where the theme is:
** Anything goes with the option of special occasion **
I set about this card by stamping and heat embossing the image onto Bristol board, then I cut it out and found an alcohol inked background in my stash that I thought would work well behind the image. It is alcohol ink on glossy black card with some silver foiled highlights.
I used the same AI to colour the flowers on the stamp.
You can see the lovely shine in the close up picture.
I do hope I have inspired you to take part in our challenge this month. Don't forget there is always a prize and a chance to be a featured designer if you use a Chocolate Baroque stamp.
I am looking forward to seeing you in the gallery.
Supplies:
Cardstock: Bristol Board; White stamping card
Ink: Ranger Alcohol ink
Stamps: Chocolate Baroque Ace Card; Chocolate Baroque Amazing Mackintosh words
Dies: Create a smile A6 stitched rectangle
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
20 comments:
The gold embossing with the purple works very well Hilary and the alcohol background compliments perfectly.
You will be pleased to know the HV did arrive and on leaving told her she would see her again in twelve months. Asked about clinics, no they stopped them as too many women with babies were turning up....can you guess my answer to that one?
B x
Fantasstic card. Love the colouring. Anesha
Gorgeous card Hilary I have this stamp and your looks beautiful embossed in gold-great inky background
Carol x
Your alcohol ink black background is just the perfection to enhance the beautiful Ace stamp! Love all the gold and purple! A very elegant and striking card!
Hi Hilary,
I just love the delicate touch of gold on your card! I do have golden embossingpowder, so I must use it soon, I think...
Oooo - I love that black AI background, Hilary! Perfect for your pretty stems and all the gold embossing!!
The black card with the inks look fabulous, love the heat embossing and what an eye catching card Hilary x.
So artistic & beautiful, Hilary!
This is awesome, Hilary! A wonderful design and I'm intrigued with coloring with alcohol inks. I've never tried that but it looks like something I really need to try!
Very cool concept. I looked at the stamps and, wow, I love them! You made an utterly gorgeous and clever card. Love the purple insert. You colored with AI... never have seen that done before.
Beautiful mixed media card Hilary! LOVE the black AI background with foil highlights. Your flowers are gorgeous! xx
I love the pastel colors in the gold embossed flowers. What an elegant look. It looks fabulous against that wonderful black background. Didn't realize it had silver ai on it until the last image, although it is subtly visible in the other images as well. Overall, it looks really amazing!
The purple with the gold embossing looks amazing, beautifully done.
Absolutely gorgeous Hilary.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
I do love that gold embossing, it just makes it feel luxurious.
Exceptionally beautiful!! You always know how to use these stamps perfectly.
Wow Hilary this is something a bit special that embossing looks so luxurious and the hints of colour just add to its beauty a truly wonderful creation
hugs
lorraine x
Fabulous details with embossing, gorgeous card;-))m
Thank you so much for the beautiful birthday card Hilary
Carol x x
You had me going there saying it was August Lol! Terrific card and beautifully done Hilary
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