This is a teary-eyed post. I hope you are enjoying the last blog hop offered up by the current Artful INKables design team! We are doing a lot of reminiscing here and this team has been such a joy to be part of for the last 6 months.
I've chosen to use Peaceful Wishes for my oldies but goodies set. This is a beautiful Christmas set that transcends the seasonal designation. This a beautiful stag pair that work well for a masculine card, as I have done here, or for Christmas. What an absolutely gorgeous image!!!
stamps; peaceful wishes (Artful INKables)
paper; very vanilla (SU!), crate avenue (crate paper)
ink; antique linen, tea dye distress ink (ranger)
accessories; black satin ribbon (offray), circle, scallop circle nesties (spellbinders), dew drops (the robin's nest), antique copper deco brads (making memories)
They make a stunning pair for a traditional Christmas card as well. I love the elegance of gold at Christmas but that's about the only time. ;) I've had this SEI Holly Lane paper for ages and haven't cracked it until today...WHAT WAS I THINKING?!!!! I know it's an older paper line, but I think I'll just about use it up this Christmas!! This gold foiled paper is wonderful.
I turned the small images from the set into postage stamps. They are stamped in black and I used a gold painty pen to double outline the image. The images themselves are coloured with copic markers. I thought about doing dazzling diamonds all over the images, but I think it might have been too much with the gold so dominant in the paper.
stamps; peaceful wishes (Artful INKables)
paper; Holly Lane (SEI), elephant, coconut swirl (bazzill)
accessories; square,scallop square, curved rectangle nestabilities (spellbinders), dew drops (the robin's nest), cornice border punch (martha stewart), white satin ribbon (offray), gold painty pen (zig), copic markers
I truly hope you have enjoyed this portion of the hop, and I bid you, 'Adieu!' and send you on your way to Joy's blog. Have a marvelous day!!!
16 comments:
Gorgeous cards!!
oooh, the B&W is just stunning!! both are just beautiful Loretta!!
Loretta ~ Your cards are stunning!!! I am in awe of your design work and have been so inspired by your work. I hope we can all keep in touch in the future...hey, I'm gonna "MAKE" us keep in touch !
Oh Loretta! These are beautiful! Love how versatile these images are! WOW!!
Both cards are gorgeous!!
Oh wow! Both of these are gorgeous, Loretta! I love the idea of using the deer for a non-holiday card : )
Wow! Gorgeous and very elegant cards! Your work is always so inspirational!
Gasp!! Breathtaking cards, Loretta. Wow, I will have to order this set after seeing the gorgeous samples today, it is so elegant.
I hope we will continue to keep in touch. I'll be checking in to see how the pets are doing!
Hugs,
Joanne
Really beautiful....I'm in the mood for Christmas now!
Love them both! Amazing creations.
Awesome! It was great working with you!
WOW!!! Talk about stunning!! LOVE the B&W!! It's so striking!! Actually, I love the colors and sketches of both Loretta!! FAbulous!!
Such wonderful cards, just adore that first card! It is so elegant!
The first card is one of my favorites from the blog hop!
This is one of my favorite sets! I love those deer!
What a stunning pair of cards! I honestly dont know any words to do them justice but then your work always leaves me speechless! You have been a shooting star over the last 6 months...I remember when I was the first follower to your blog and now look at you! You are a true talent and I've really enjoyed my time with you! You WILL be missed! Hugs!
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