Monday, November 19, 2018

Generous and True


Sara Emily Barker https://sarascloset1.blogspot.com/2018/11/generous-and-true.html Tim Holtz 3D embossing Skeleton Leaves Ornate Trims Friendship Words 1
  
Hello! I have an all purpose card to share today. I made this for a good friend who generously gave of her time and friendship when I needed it most. It's a simple card, but filled with lots of love.

I used Tim Holtz Ornate Trims stamps to decorate the back panel. I heat embossed the trim using Pumice Stone Distress ink, followed by embossing ink and Ranger Liquid Platinum embossing powder. I used this same powder around the edges of the blue panel, the sentiment panel and on the Friendship Words, Script die cut. It's such an easy way to add elegance to a simple card.

Sara Emily Barker https://sarascloset1.blogspot.com/2018/11/generous-and-true.html Tim Holtz 3D embossing Skeleton Leaves Ornate Trims Friendship Words 2

Sara Emily Barker https://sarascloset1.blogspot.com/2018/11/generous-and-true.html Tim Holtz 3D embossing Skeleton Leaves Ornate Trims Friendship Words 3

Of course, I used my favorite 3D Texture Fade, Botanical to provide a stunning backdrop to the simple leaf cluster. Distress Mixed Media Heavystock was cut to size and second generation stamped with an older Tim Holtz stamp Florals from the Dots and Florals set. I inked the stamp with Bundled Sage Distress Oxide, stamped on another panel, spritzed again and stamped again on this panel. I embossed it with the 3D folder, then brayered on some light paint. When dry, I swiped the panel directly and lightly with Evergreen Bough ink and spritzed with water to allow the ink to cover the surface, mingling with the Bundled Sage and resisted by the paint. I love how the stamping, although not at all visible adds depth to the color.

Sara Emily Barker https://sarascloset1.blogspot.com/2018/11/generous-and-true.html Tim Holtz 3D embossing Skeleton Leaves Ornate Trims Friendship Words 4

Sara Emily Barker https://sarascloset1.blogspot.com/2018/11/generous-and-true.html Tim Holtz 3D embossing Skeleton Leaves Ornate Trims Friendship Words 5

I die cut the leaf from water color paper using Tim's Skeleton Leaves set. I poked just a few of the inserts out leaving most of them in for a different look. Coating the back of the die cut with Distress Collage medium keeps them in place. I blended the leaf, back panel and sentiment panel with Pumice Stone ink. A spritz of water on the back panel instantly ages it. The string was also colored with Pumice Stone ink for a vintage vibe. An Ideaology Clippings sticker stands in for part of my sentiment. Everything was adhered with Distress Collage Medium Matte.

Sara Emily Barker https://sarascloset1.blogspot.com/2018/11/generous-and-true.html Tim Holtz 3D embossing Skeleton Leaves Ornate Trims Friendship Words 6

Thank you so much for visiting today! Happy crafting!
Sara Emily

These Tim Holtz products were used and can be purchased at The Funkie Junkie Boutique:


10 comments:

  1. Sara...love this card! Elegant, and the care behind it really shows! Awesome tips btw...huge Hugs! ❤

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  2. This card is really beautiful Sara Emily, I love your work with this texture fade and the colors on this are incredible! Vintage platinum makes for such gorgeous details, your friend will truly appreciate this treasure. xx

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  3. Absolutely beautiful card the colours and texture in the embossed panel are lovely and the neutral tones of the leaves and mount go so well.

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  4. Absolutely stunning Sara, your friend will cherish this beautiful card for sure! Hugs, Anne xx

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  5. This is so stunning!! The texture is so beautiful!! I love the colors!! Your friend will treasure this!! It's so gorgeous!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  6. OK. I purchased a couple of Tim's new dies and an 3D embossing folder on sale at Hobby Lobby and debated over buying the skeleton leaves die set. After seeing your beautiful card, I have to go and order a set online! Your friend will love the card!

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  7. Another elegant card. That embossed background makes the card, but of course that leaf die is a beautiful focal point.
    Kate

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  8. You are so thoughtful and I always love how you make cards with specific people in mind. The details really shine! Gorgeous make my friend! Hugs, Autumn

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  9. Whoa! Your friend will cherish this marvelous masterpiece, Sara! I love the way you've left the leaves in tact, and the amazing colors and textures throughout. You always wow me with everything you make. My eyes never cease their Wonder as they Wander over and over each photo. Thanks for sharing your creative genius! hugs, de

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