Sunday, May 19, 2013

I had so much fun with this card

Today is the reveal for Cards in Envy.  This challenge is to make your own background.  This runs May20 -- June 2.

On my card I used a tag base from Ranger and cut it down to fit in an A2 envelope at 5 1/2 inches, which is a  regular envelope.  This time I used Alcohol Inks by Ranger, the silver, grey and black and put drops on my splat mat and swirled them around with my tag.  It dried really quick and I realized I wanted more colors so I did it again.  I made sure it was dry before I stamped my images.  I used the stamp "On the Railroad" Stampers Anonymous -- Tim Holtz Collection and Archival Black ink.  I stamped the train track about 3 times lined it up each time.  When I knew it was dry I stamped the train, once again about 3 times so it stood out.  I made sure it was dry and backed the card with another tag and scored it just underneath the circle and glued a tag to the bottom to make a card.  I made The hole and tags  lined up.  I used some crinkled ribbon through the hole picking up the excess alcohol ink and crinkling it and let it dry.  I put it through the tag and when I mailed it I just pulled t straight when I put in the envelope  I wanted to make a sentiment so Tim Holtz came out with matchbox letters and I did "Good Luck".  You see I know someone who will be finishing conductor school and thought this would make a great card. 

Here is what the card looks like:




This is a close up of the card and it really looks like smoke is coming out of the smoke stack.  It is a very masculine card.
Come over and play with us at Cards in Envy.  Hope to see you there.
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8 comments:

  1. This definitely has a neat smokey look! Looks like it was fun to make! ~andrea

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  2. Love your idea of a tag card! Your steam engine is putting out lots of smoke! :) Great background technique!
    ~sandy
    visit my blog @ sandy's crafty creations

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  3. What a special card for your conductor. I don't think I've ever met anyone who was a conductor - totally cool. Great smokey effect. ~ Marilyn

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  4. Great smokey texture on your handmade background. The tag card is a fabulous idea! ♥ Denise

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  5. I'm pretty sure the conductor to be will appreciate this...
    You are always thinking and these stamps are perfect.
    Funny how you don't mixed media. bwahahahahha!

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  6. This is so cool! I love all of the texture on here and layering!

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  7. This really does look like it was a lot of fun to create. It is very interesting and will be so appreciated!

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  8. I love the smokey effect of your wonderful background and the fun design. Such a fabulous card for a male and a train lover. xx

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