When I saw Gayle’s post to this new challenge, I simply couldn’t resist adding a post of my own. So thanks Gayle, I wouldn’t have known about it without you. I also should thank my dear friend Cheryl who shared the floating technique with me and this is my first attempt. I used various pink scraps to create the floating heart following the instructions I had been given. Wouldn’t you know, I can’t find my acetate so instead I used something slightly thicker which came from packaging. It didn’t want to cut through with the die but because the die made enough of an impression it was quite easy to use scissors to get it to release. Although you can’t see it on the photo, I did use a pin point die on the black layer so there is a subtle texture on it. Note to self, always do your heat embossing before using a pin point die. I ended up with white powder spots everywhere and had to edit the photo closely in an editing software to get the spots removed. It doesn’t show as much to the naked eye, but the camera picks up everything whether you want it or not. I used a set of infinity heart dies from Hero Arts to cut all the hearts and used the PaperRose dragonfly you’ve seen me use in the past. I cut the dragonfly from some silver CS and added a few gems for his eyes and tail. The sentiment is from Joy Clair every day sentiments, which I seem to be using exclusively lately. This technique is a fun one and the end result is quite different because it truly looks as if it is floating on the card front. It is one that is useful for colour challenges so I suspect I will try a few more soon.
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Beautiful! I tried the floating layers once and used packaging. Yours is quite lovely.
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Thanks Lisa – I am going to do more with this technique for sure.
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A beautiful card, love the heart and dragonfly, the heart really pops out from the black card!
Thank you for joining in at Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenges DT Val x
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I’m so happy you like it – thanks very much.
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This is beautiful!!! Your floating heart looks great.
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Many thanks. I like this technique and am thinking of more designs.
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Gorgeous, Johanna. I’m going to have to remember that floating technique and give it a try. The pinks on the heart with the black layer is so striking and a real WOW for the dragonfly.
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My hubby liked this one too. I am pretty happy with it myself. Thanks.
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I love how you did the heart and the beautiful floating dragonfly. I love that you try new things.
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It is a fun technique and one I shall be doing more of for sure. Glad you like it.
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This is beautiful and what a cool dragonfly he is! Thank you for joining our fun challenge at Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenges!
Diane PDCC DT
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I’m so happy you like it. I loved playing with the technique.
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This is really beautiful and I’m in love with that dragonfly die! Gorgeous Valentine card using such an a fun technique! Thank you for supporting Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenges.
Have a wonderful crafty weekend!
Cat
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I’m really happy you like this card and I had a lot of fun making it.
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