We thought we had managed to dodge winter so far, but the last couple of days have proven us wrong. We have a lot of snow and in a city ill prepared for this kind of weather – everything shuts down. Kind of funny to the rest of our country as they deal with it all the time. Anyway a perfect time to spend indoors crafting which is what I’ve been doing.
As I need some additional birthday cards that could be used for a man as well as a woman I thought the new ones I’m uploading today would fit the bill.
In organizing my dies I found the Memory box Sketchy rings die, temporarily forgotten about, and the Koi fish that I had recently bought but not yet used. Using the same technique of stacking dies that Jennifer McGuire recently did I cut 3 sets using different colour CS and stacked them together slightly offsetting each layer. Did the Koi and then brushed on some colour and added the gold lines to give him some depth. Used a scalloped EB folder that I pre inked with Tumbled Glass ink and got the look of ocean waves. Added the die cuts to the top and popped up the fish for dimension. Stamped the small circle with sentiment from Framescapes Enchanted Forest by Theresa Momber at GKD. Added some blue to edges with a Sakura gelly roll pen along with hand drawn hearts. Also added some Nuvo Crystal dots for extra interest and I’m loving how it turned out.
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Now that is some very clever water and your three rings make everything seem fluid. Your creativity was sure flowing on this one. You should have to stay in more often.
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Did I already say thanks – I can’t remember and am too lazy to go and check? I’m glad you like these two cards. I had some fun playing around and when they came together I was truly pleased.
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Wow! How effective is that rings die? That look absolutely stunning, Johanna! Hope the cold doesn’t last long. We are on our 35th day of temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius!
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Don’t envy you the extreme heat although it would be nice if it was a bit warmer here. Roads are messy and sidewalks worse and they say there is more to come. I’m so pleased you like my cards. I didn’t actually plan this card it sort of came together because I had cut a few things that needed to be used.
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Your stacked sketchy rings die and offsetting them layers gives such great dimension to your scene. I’m always inspired by Jennifer McGuire and will add you to my list, too! Stay warm….spring will be here soon.
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Thanks so much Gayle. Since I saw the Jen technique video I haven’t been able to get it out of my mind. I’ve made a few stacked pieces now and still have one half finished on my desk. Funny how one person can inspire so many different designs isn’t it.
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What a fantastic card! Love the look the rings give. This definitely works for either a man, or a woman. Enjoy your crafting in the warmth time.
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Thanks so much for commenting on both my sea cards. It is fun to create and be in the warmth of my home when everything outside is frozen or just a white palette.
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