March 17, 2011

Joy *Day 3*

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Here is our next great card by Joy:
Joy's card is just too lovely! The oval with the scallop is the perfect centerpiece. And the plaid background suits the chair stamp beautifully. Finally, once again I can't get enough of this color scheme!
Here is my take: I began this card by stamping the sillouette stamp by Hero Arts on tan cardstock using VersaMark ink. Next, I heat embossed this image with clear embossing powder. I colored the leaves and branches with Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stampers Big Brush Markers, wiping the excess where I colored outside of the lines with a baby wipe. Then I went over the entire oval panel with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. The red background was distressed with Brushed Corduroy and Fired Brick Distress Ink. Finally, I stamped the Envelope Pattern stamp from Hero Arts using Fired Brick Distress Ink.
Thanks again for visiting and making my day with all of your support, visits, and comments! And happy St. Patricks Day!! HUGS!

19 comments :

Sarah J Moerman said...

Gorgeous! Love the warmth of this card, Jill!

Anonymous said...

WOW!! Really like the cards and the beautiful colors! MOM

Unknown said...

Oh yes! I do love Joy's card too and your's is absolutely perfect Jill! Love, love the background and how you extended the banner beyond the card's edges. Have an awesome day!:)

Nat said...

two beautiful designs, love your take on Joy's card! Happy St Patty's day to you, enjoy the day!

Isha Gupta said...

Both cards are lovely Jill. Your cards colors are just perfect...I will have to CASE them some day :)

Barb said...

Love the way you've distressed this sweet image with browns, Jill! Beautiful take on Joy's lovely card!

Jennie said...

Lovely card and the distressing is just perfect!!

jen said...

Just gorgeous! Happy St. Patty's Day!
hugs,jen

Nancy said...

Loving Joy's chair card, the red is perfect! thanks for the wonderful inspiration for In the Garden, it's just what I needed today! Your card is gorgeous, Jill!
blessings~

Clare said...

Such sweet cards!
I LOVE the little scene you colored, Jill! And the twine on the banner is genius!!
Congrats on the guest designing stint! :)

Tona said...

Your work is amazing & I apppreciate the fact that you go into detail as to how you get the effects that you do.

Anonymous said...

I AM JUST BLOWN AWAY BY YOUR CREATIVITY! Keep on inspiring....I will keep following!

Chelsea said...

Great card. Love how you go into explicit detail on how you made your card!

Bonnie said...

Love these cards. Have come to love the silhouette stamps.

alexandra s.m. said...

Gorgeous Jill!

Trisha said...

Good evening Jill
I really enjoyed your stamp - color - spritz tech. All that's left is to cross my fingers and win some Faber markders so I can try out your great ideas.
Keep up the good work.
Hugs, Trisha

Dawn T said...

Lovely card today Jill... your distressing is so awesome. Love the colours

Unknown said...

WOW! This is one of my new favorites of yours. You have made me desperately want this stamp now. Gorgeous!

rhoffer said...

How fun! I enjoyed your blog and your work is beautiful! Thank you!