Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Techno Stamper Sketch/Technique Challenge Combo

If you haven't tried Mary Jo's (Techno Stamper) Monday Lunchtime Sketch yet, you are missing some great layouts! This week's sketch, #9, is HERE. This was a different card size for me - I made a gate fold last week of the same dimensions, but it was all pre-cut for me! This one involved a few measurements, but I like how it turned out overall. Except of course the upper right triangle on which the edge is not embossed perfectly!This card also uses the Splitcoast Stampers Technique Lover's Challenge, #160. It's called the Negative Effect and uses ink in the Cuttlebug embossing folder to give the paper extra dimension. I used Colorbox Frost White Pigment ink on black paper, in the Textile CB folder. This is such a cool effect, I can see trying it with a metallic ink next! The images and sentiment are from Baroque Motifs and are stamped in Baroque Burgundy. I find this to be a bit lighter than Bravo Burgundy, which I think is more brownish than red. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

I added a rhinestone to the center of the main image just to give it a little more focus. I didn't want to add ribbons, though, because I like the clean design of the layout.

Well, I am off work tomorrow and we are taking off for the weekend, so I'll try to post what I get made tomorrow, and then won't be posting until Monday. Have a good night everyone! Thanks for looking!

5 comments:

Alex said...

This is a beautiful card! Thanks for stopping by my blog, leaving a link on yours, and entering my blog candy! I hope you visit again soon! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Annapurna said...

Love it. Stunning! I will have to try this technique. Do you have a link or more details on what I need to do?

MJ said...

So pretty, that technique really does make everything pop. I was going to do it at my last technique class but decided not to -- maybe next month. Great card. Thanks for playing.

Kerry D-C said...

oooh, this is really pretty! Great job with the sketch.

Elisabeth said...

Beautiful job! Gotta add this to the list of techniques to try.