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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Amaryllis

 Cathy over at the Moxie Fab World is hosting a week of  Card Design Handbook challenges.  Each challenge talks about design elements.  I chose the Focal Point challenge for my card today:


The jumbo cling flowers (Stampendous Amaryllis)  lend themselves to being the main focal point with their size.  I stamped the image on tissue paper and colored with watercolor pencils and glimmer mists and a water brush.

To enhance (or support the image)  I tore the edges and embossed them in gold embossing enamel.  I repeated the embossing around the edges of the card base.  The layer under the flowers is distressed with brown dye ink to soften and darken the edges which also supports the brightness of the main image.
 
A fairly simple card for me. :) Have a wonderful day!

Suzz





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12 comments:

  1. Carol QAugust 23, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    wow Sue, the gold enamel round the edge of the tissue really makes this design for me. beautiful!

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  2. ConniecrafterAugust 23, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Lovely coloring and I like all the gold framing!

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  3. BarbAugust 23, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    I knew when I read the title of your post, I was going to love this! Gorgeous, Suzz! Love your beautifully colored flowers with that amazing gold frame!

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  4. Evelyn S.August 23, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I do love having your blog posts pop up in my e-mail! Your work is so wonderful....and I admire your wide range of techniques.

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  5. Dawn TAugust 23, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    certainly a beautiful focal image Suzz. And a big thank you for all your lovely comments on my blog posts. I really appreciate your time.

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  6. Deborah FringsAugust 26, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Wow! Love the way you've framed these stunning flowers in that gold frame. Great work!

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  7. UnknownAugust 26, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    So pretty. I just love the gold frame..

    Hugs~

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  8. Lynn StevensAugust 26, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    How pretty Suzanne, that gold is so RICH!!!
    hugs Lynn

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  9. Leanne ...August 28, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    That gold embossing enamel just tops off this card sooooo....perfect. It makes it look so rich. I love it!
    Blessings....Leanne

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  10. ursula UphofAugust 29, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Did you say simple....stunning yes!!! Love this card..and I am following your blog, so I don't miss out on anything that you create. Thank you, I need to try and do something like this.. cheers, Ursula

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  11. craftimammaSeptember 5, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    I can't believe how far behind I am with your fabulous designs Sue! This is absolutely stunning and I love the torn and embossed edging to the tissue. A gorgeous piece!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  12. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorSeptember 18, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Hey Suzanne! Thanks for linking this up to the Focal Point Challenge in the Moxie Fab World. I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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