Monday, November 21, 2011

Hello Rose {Growing In Unity}

Hi!
I am so excited to be featured this week as the Growing In Unity gal!

Stay tuned each day this week as I show you something I've created using stamps from Unity Stamp Company...and be sure to comment on each of my Growing In Unity posts this week because Unity Stamp Company is allowing me to give away a stamp set!

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Since today is the first day - I thought it would only be polite to start off with a little hello:


I created the image panel by stamping the rose from "Born An Original" {Authentique Itty Bitty} in watermark ink and embossing it with clear embossing powder.

I went over the embossed image with chalk inks to create the gradient effect.


I finished off the card by adding some letter stickers in a coordinating color - I love the clean and simple look of this card when it all comes together.


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{The randomly picked winner will have a choice of one kit from the following list: Sending My Love, Bitty Backgrounds, Little Me, Bella Fiori, Homegrown , Hugs & Kittens, Handmade Holiday, Bella Trees, Imagine It - to be sent to a domestic address only, please.}


Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill (white); Georgia Pacific (White);
Stamps: Unity (Born An Original - Authentique Itty Bitty);
Ink (Chalk): Tsukineko (Mango Madness, Thatched Straw, Pixie Dust, Pink Grapefruit);
Ink (Watermark): VersaMark (watermark);
Embossing Powder: American crafts (ZING! Embossing Powder – Clear);
Letter Stickers: My Little Shoebox (Lemon Pie);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

26 comments:

Miriam Prantner said...

Great card! Love how you blended the chalk inks. So easy, but so impactful!

Glenda J said...

Beautiful card! Congrats on being the GIU gal this week!

Melissa E. said...

I never would have thought of using watermark ink and clear powder. What a great idea!

Cristine said...

I love the simplicity of this card. It's beautiful!

Kelly Sas said...

You know I am a fan of your work, but when you do your clean style like this card like today, I am a HUGE fan! Great card today.

Kimber #7741 said...

Very nice...great start to a great week. Can't wait to see the rest.

Gwen said...

Gorgeous card! Love this technique!!

Laura (sandytoz) said...

Great card! Have a great week!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OHHH! What a gorgeous card---of course you would use the Authentique images!!! LOOOOOVE the chalk inks! You are amazing--can't wait to see what else you share:)

Ashley Newell said...

WOW! This is stunning!

BethW said...

Gorgeous card and fantastic technique! You did such an awesome job-maybe you can show us how you blended the chalk inks one of these days?Mine never come out looking this stunning!

debb said...

Beautiful card!

{VICKI} said...

beautiful
love the embossing

Stamping Seraphims said...

I love te elegant simplicity of the card!

Linsey R said...

Wow! That embossed floral image looks magnificent with your chalked and brayered effect bg! Gorgeous! :)

Karenladd said...

REally like this technique! A great reminder to pull out my chalks and play! So pretty!

Trisha said...

This is a beautiful card. I really appreciate that you included how you made it with resist and embossing powders. I haven't tried this yet and think it is time to stretch myself. Thanks for sharing. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

Jackie S said...

Congrats Tifany. Beautiful cards

michib said...

what a beautiful card, love the the chalk colours.

StampinCathy said...

Love this Hello Card! Love how you used the chalk inks and of course your creative style.

Mary D said...

Love the color combo of the hello card! I have not try chalks yet, this card has inspired me to try. Thanks for sharing.

Noneya said...

Elegant! TFS!

Denise Bryant said...

So pretty! I love your colors!
DeniseB

sharon g said...

Nice color technique! Very cool.

joetterer said...

that's amazing & the letter stickers were perfect!

jengd said...

Beautiful card! Love your combo of embossing and gradient chalks!