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Thursday, 24 January 2013

Sunset or sunrise?

I dunno, could be either I guess:
This is the finished card that was still in progress yesterday on WOYWW - in the end I kept the whole thing reasonably uncluttered and let the image do most of the work, especially after the hours I toiled over it :)

I used:

 - 7" x 5" white card stock, with four lines scored, two above and two below the ribbons

 - the image - for which (apart from blood,  sweat and tears) I used Clarity White Silk finish card, the 'brayer' (aka by Sarn as 'the tool of the Devil'!), Adirondack ink pads in 'Peach Bellini' and 'Salmon' plus a very old multi-blues pad, stamp by Clarity called 'Spruce Scene' and Memento 'Tuxedo Black'. Yesterday's post explained how I did the reflection - and yes,  I had spotted that using a clear acrylic block was an option but the cello bag method works a treat  - and I suspect could be less prone to slipping/smudging, truly I'm quite clumsy!

 - peach and turquoise ribbons layered, from the ribbon box

 - Craftwork Cards sentiment, mounted onto an oval of black card

Di
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18 comments:

  1. Bonnie24 January 2013 at 00:23

    This turned out beautifully, Di! I can never figure out whether it's sunrise or sunset! I'll go with whatever you tell me.

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  2. Annie24 January 2013 at 07:39

    It's beautiful Di. Your hours of toil were well worth the effort.
    Hugs,
    A x

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  3. Jules24 January 2013 at 07:52

    Hi Di

    I am so very impressed (and Shaz will be proud of you too).

    Loving the colours and the beautiful scene you have created.

    Have a great day.

    Love Jules xx

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  4. Ustvarjalni utrinki Tamara P.24 January 2013 at 07:58

    wauuu it is amazing, gorgeous card-love the idea of sunrise
    hugs Tamara

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  5. Irene24 January 2013 at 09:08

    A beautiful and stunning card Di, the colours are amazing , and the sunrise perfect.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  6. Amanda24 January 2013 at 09:51

    Beautiful card Di, truly inspiring. Love the technique too very clever. Hugs, Amanda x

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  7. Sarn24 January 2013 at 10:18

    Jaw droppingly BRILLIANT card Di. I am SOOOOO impressed.

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  8. Gillian R24 January 2013 at 10:42

    Looks beautiful Di, I have never tried braying, can't help but think I should stay away from it

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  9. Viv24 January 2013 at 11:43

    U clever ***!!! I am c**p with a brayer, and even worse at positioning stuff properly... but now I'll have to try it won't I!!
    Love the finished effect Di.. great job!

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  10. Liz24 January 2013 at 19:10

    It's a beautiful card, well done

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  11. Kathleen24 January 2013 at 21:04

    Well great to see that all your hard work paid off and it is a beautiful card, the mirror image looks stunning.

    Kath x

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  12. MagsB24 January 2013 at 21:23

    Whichever it is, sunrise or sunset, it is absolutely beautiful!

    love Mags B x

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  13. Sandra H24 January 2013 at 21:30

    Di, Oh this is so beautiful either way sunrise or sunset totally stunning x

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  14. Elizabeth24 January 2013 at 22:40

    I love this card, Di. I really appreciate all the work that went into the making of it too. I think sunset - 'red sky at night, the shepherd's delight' :) The topper looks great matted onto black. Almost prompts me to get out my brayer ... and I will when I have a bit more time :)) Hugs, Elizabeth xx

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  15. Hettie24 January 2013 at 22:47

    So then where do you buy the blood, sweat and tears from then Miss? Would rather use someone else's than mine!!
    That is a cracker of a card there! Well done for all your toiling Miss.
    Your feathered friend says Bwaarrrk! to you!!
    Hugs
    xx

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  16. Mrs A.25 January 2013 at 04:02

    Wouldn't it be based on which way yer facing? Just saying like. Hugs Mrs A.

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  17. ike25 January 2013 at 16:43

    Beautiful - such an awesome idea... I LUV it :-D xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  18. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards26 January 2013 at 07:23

    Sunset Di but then tomorrow morning could be sunrise :D great work, love it Shaz in Oz.x

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