Sunday, December 30, 2012

Ready for a New Year!

 
Hello friends!  Vivian here today to share with you a card I recently crafted that explodes with color. Quite a change from my last share here on the RRR blog!
 
 
 I had a variety of media on my craft table and just allowed myself to play around with it.  What resulted feels very Asian to me.  This often happens in my projects when I don't think too much, which I find so interesting given the fact that I am so darn Americanized.  Guess it's in the blood!
 
 
 This colorful, aged effect was created by blending distress inks, stamping with Stamper's Big Brush Pens from Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft, misting with plain water, and heat embossing.

As a simple, yet elegant finish to my card project, I wrapped some beautiful and incredibly affordable Black Organza from the Really Reasonable Ribbon shop around my card front three times.  Then I took smaller lengths and tied knots down my stream of wrapped organza.  I especially love this fiber because it allows your work to peek through while adding a nice dose of texture and sheen to your projects. 
Hope you have a great New Year celebration!  I will be looking forward to an end to 2012, and a fresh beginning in 2013.  Cheers to the realization of our dreams and intentions for the New Year!
-Vivian
FIBERS:
Really Reasonable Ribbon - 1/4 in. Black Organza
MEDIA:
Tim Holtz - Distress Ink in Salty Ocean and Mustard Seed
Tsukineko - Jet Black Stazon Ink
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft - Stamper's Big Brush Pens in Cadmium Yellow 107, Dark Chrome Yellow 109, Orange Glaze 113
 
STAMPS:
Hampton Art/7Gypsies - PS0673 "Distressed Background" Woodblock Stamp
Hampton Art/Art Warehouse SC0274 Holiday Dreams & Wishes Clear Stamp Set
Kaisercraft - CS849 "Just Believe" Clear Stamp Set
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft - Bloom stamp included in Mixed Media Acquarelles & Ink Set in Yellow
CARDSTOCK:
Papertrey Ink - White and Black

7 comments :

  1. thanks Vivian for the deets on how to get the look and yes RRR organza is beautiful for all the right showcasing reasons.
    ava g

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  2. What a terrific card! Love those fun bright colors. It's so fun to just play around sometimes.

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  3. Love it! The colors really pop! The layering is so fab. Great way to showcase the ribbon, too!

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  4. Love this card!!! The ribbon is beautiful against the colors you chose!!!

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  5. This is so beautiful the colours are gorgeous and the ribbon stunning xx

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  6. AWESOME!Very pretty card,love the colors,have a Blessed New Year...

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