It's the first Saturday of the month and so we have a colour themed challenge once more and this time it is
METALLIC
We'd like to see CLEAN & SIMPLE cards with something that has a METALLIC finish to it... ink, embossing, card, charms, actual metal... come on people let's get creative -
This is a very different card for me for the LIM - it's black, I usually play safe and stick to white!
I have used the large and small Clarity Swirls, inked with Versamark and stamped onto a black cardstock that has a matt and shine appearance. I then brushed the image with LuminArte Metallic Mica - Bronze powder. I used a matt dull gold card for the mount. The sentiment was made in the same way. This was then layered onto a matt black for the card.
I am also entering this card in the following challenges:
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
This is a short post - but didn't want to miss this challenge - I know there will be some fabulous entries this week and I will have time tomorrow night to look and be inspired.
I would like to say 'hello' to my new followers and I hope to catch up with you tomorrow.
That's it for now,
Avril xx
A wonderful CAS piece, love the metallic look.
ReplyDeleteHi Avril, the gold, bronze and black are so striking. Lovely, elegant design. xx
ReplyDeleteWow - the metallic on black is stunning Avril, and I LOVE the swirly stamps. A very classy card.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sylvia xxx
Hi Avril
ReplyDeleteWhat a very elegant card. I love the mica powder effect you've created. I never manage this very successfully.
Thanks for your lovely comments and yes I am going to Harrogate to hopefully I'll see you there.
Hugs Lisax
Looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove the dark background, it looks super!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Absolutely beautiful Avril
ReplyDeleteI do love dark card bases
Thank you
Mandi
"Less is More"
Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVal x
A striking card Avril, I love your last housemouse one too
ReplyDeleteHUGZ Fleur xXx
Absolutely stunning Avril. I love this.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
That swirl is fabulous. A beautiful card. xx
ReplyDeleteThis may be the most elegant "Less is More," that I have had the pleasure of seeing! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStunning, the gold makes it look so elegant. Yvonne x
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, such an elegant card
ReplyDeleteStunning card, love it
ReplyDeleteLove Jenni xx
Very classy and elegant!
ReplyDeleteHi Avril .I love black card as base ...never seem to reach for it often enough tho .
ReplyDeleteYours is a stunner ! Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday .
When commenting on another’s MIM entry don’t forget to mention that you saw it on MIM and the more entries you comment on in this way, the more chances you have of winning.
Shirley-Anne
Hi Avril...beautiful card and so elegant.
ReplyDeleteDebbie x
This is so gorgeous1 x
ReplyDeleteSo classy.
ReplyDeleteSaw it on MIM.
xxx Monica
Very striking card and so very classy! Lovely work as always, Avril!
ReplyDeleteLove Emma xx
WOW Avril you should try different things more often because this is stunning! It's so classy and stylish - love it
ReplyDeleteHugs Laurie x
That swirly flourish looks wonderful in metallic and the luminarte really gives a stunning effect on the image and the cardstock :)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
WOW! Your VersaMark and mica effect is one of the best I've ever seen. The mica gives of a wonderful shine!! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, those flourishes work well with the metallic finish.
ReplyDeleteLinbyx
Really lovely - the flourishes look wonderful and there's a real sheen on the images! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and so elegant. this is really special
ReplyDeletealso just wanted to let you know I have a free collage sheet today for all my friends, please pop by and help yourself
hugs June x
A stunning effect with the Bronze and black, its beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteLovely to meet you at Harrowgate today, hope you had a good day xx :)
What a lovely card! Thanks fr stopping by y blog with kind words.
ReplyDeleteWhat a elegant card. Love your design. Thanks so much for joining us this week at the Creative Card Crew!
ReplyDeleteDenise
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Stunning, and I love the technique you used with brushing the metallic powder on. I thought it was embossed at first.
ReplyDeleteLots of impact and drama on this, just gorgeous hun.
hugs
xxalisonxx