I was at Loll Thompson's recently and she generously shared her copper sheets with us and had us heating the copper to get beautiful colour tones in it. It works really well with the Sizzix Bigz dies so I ended up with this lovely die cut reindeer that takes centre stage on my card for the HLS Design Team.
I kept the card very CAS as I didn't want to detract from the reindeer. I made a faux mother-of-pearl background with various green and brown Distress inks and some pearlescent paint. I sponged a bit around the edges for definition and added a vertical heat embossed sentiment.
The card base is textured shimmery cream cs with a simple piece of knotted copper cord to balance the focal panel.
Come and join us at HLS and show us some Christmas die cuts! There are great prizes - a $30 gift certificate to the winner and a $10 gift certificate to each of our Favourites, to spend at the Happy Little Stampers' shop.
Ah so lucky to have one of these magnificent copper pieces, and what a stunning reindeer you created. He looks absolutely smashing against that golden faux m-of-pearl background. Very CAS but also extremely dramatic and striking with the copper & bold colors. Love this! TFS
ReplyDeleteWow...Stunning copper die cut reindeer Susan. I love your pretty shimmery background and CAS design too. TFS my friend.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful play of light on your card. It is simply perfect! Great design.
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Oh wow Susan - your beautiful reindeer is something else, and your background creates the perfect foil for it. Wonderful card.
ReplyDeleteOh wow Susan - your beautiful reindeer is something else, and your background creates the perfect foil for it. Wonderful card.
ReplyDeleteSusan, this card is simply stunning ! I have also become your latest blog follower !
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