Having another go at the 'Less is More' challenge - this time it is week 31 and the theme is Metallic. I remembered I had bought a pack of square aluminium sheets (about 4 inches) so I got my alcohol inks out.
I used the red, yellow and gold mixative and dabbed them over the metal. Then I used a scalloped square punch to cut the shapes out and embossed them with my Cuttlebug snowflake folder. Initially I highlighted the raised bits with Distress Ink but then I realised that it wouldn't dry properly so I wiped it off and used my crimson Promarker instead. I attached them onto a strip of textured black card then onto a square linen card. The greeting is from a Paula Pascual set.
Apologies for the photography - it's a really dull day today. Might try again tomorrow.
Great idea to swap to your P.M.'s - fab card
ReplyDeleteKathyk
what a lovely card xx
ReplyDeleteThese panels look just great!
ReplyDeleteYou have created a super effect!
Super job!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Really lovely card ,love the colours x
ReplyDeleteMetal looks fabulous embossed.
ReplyDeleteStriking squares
I may have shoved the sentiment up a bit, but, that's picky I guess
Thank you
Mandi
"Less is More"
Fabulous card, love the embossed panels. Debs xx
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely card. great idea. might have to get that set of stamps too!!
ReplyDeletekathleen mc x
This is gorgeous. Love the colours you`ve created.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
Love the embossing on the metal squares and the alcohol inks look great too.... I need to try this technique :)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
This is gorgeous! I love the panels & the colours :). Fantastic card.
ReplyDeletex
A stunning effect
ReplyDeleteThose colours are stunning. A gorgeous card xx
ReplyDeleteLove these embossed squares. A super festive card. xx
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ReplyDeletegORGEOUS CARD ....LOVE THE COLOUR....
HUGS SYLVIE
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You have created stunning colour and shine; it makes the snowflakes seem warm and inviting.
ReplyDeleteStunning card,
ReplyDeleteBeryl x
Fabulous embossing, love the colours, so effective!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
wow - this is great. Love the colours x
ReplyDeletelove the colours and the idea of less is more. Alison xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card love the effect of the snowflakes.
ReplyDeletestunning card fi.i love the metallic squares, so striking ;D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
A stunning effect, they are just fab mini works of art.
ReplyDeleteLinbyx
Stunning card x
ReplyDeleteOoh what sumptous rich colours, lovely!
ReplyDeleteAnne
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Lovely card. Love the design. xx
ReplyDeleteThe embossed metal looks. Love the colours against the black background. x
ReplyDeleteThese look absolutely brilliant. I keep meaning to have a go at this but never get round to it. You've inspired me this time tho xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love those metallic squares:O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteLove your little squares, what a fab technique and I do like that folder :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous CAS card! I love how you used the alcohol inks on your metallic squares.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, the colour of the panels is lovely a great Christmas card, I love it! Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous Christmas card... its stunning xx
ReplyDeletethis is beautifull nice blog
ReplyDeleteLovely card and great embossing. I hope you do really well in the challenge.
ReplyDeleteoh wow this is fab, I love the effect of this.
ReplyDeleteBecky x
This is such a beautiful card. I really love it. Lee xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love how your snowflakes turned out.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!!! LOVE the aluminum snowflakes embossed and inked!! Am going to have to check out sheets of aluminum...what a wonderful and lovely way you used your squares...very nice:)!!
ReplyDeleteOh Fiona! This creation is absloutely FABULOUS! I have never used this technique (or combination thereof). The colors on the metal squares came out so great. I love the way you highlighted specific parts of the EF on the squares. Just a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea fabulous result XOXO Zoe
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