Haven't managed much crafting time this week, so these lovely images from Nicecrane Designs came to the rescueas I needed to make a couple of cards to go in the post.I have used these beautiful oriental images called Ogata Gekko and you can see the full sheetof designs here.
My first image was printed onto ivory hammer card which gives a lovely texture to the image, I layered it with gold and black. The next layer was stamped with Versamark and then brushed with Perfect Pearls in Heirloom Gold. The sentiment 'Wisdom' was also given the PP finish, and Mizuhiki cords knotted for embellishment.
For the second card I printed a Japanese text from the internet onto vellum,which was torn and layered underneath the image, a metal embellishment and the same sentiment, again with PP, another ' flat' card as this is going in the post, to a friend who is retiring in a couple of weeks time, I thought the image was perfect as she does like her garden.
I am entering these at
Papertake weekly- Anything Goes
It's been a lovely day here in the N.E. but not too sure it will last over the weekend -hmm.. that might be a good excuse to catch up on some crafting Anyhow, whatever you do, enjoy the weekend.
Avril xx
My first image was printed onto ivory hammer card which gives a lovely texture to the image, I layered it with gold and black. The next layer was stamped with Versamark and then brushed with Perfect Pearls in Heirloom Gold. The sentiment 'Wisdom' was also given the PP finish, and Mizuhiki cords knotted for embellishment.
For the second card I printed a Japanese text from the internet onto vellum,which was torn and layered underneath the image, a metal embellishment and the same sentiment, again with PP, another ' flat' card as this is going in the post, to a friend who is retiring in a couple of weeks time, I thought the image was perfect as she does like her garden.
Papertake weekly- Anything Goes
It's been a lovely day here in the N.E. but not too sure it will last over the weekend -hmm.. that might be a good excuse to catch up on some crafting Anyhow, whatever you do, enjoy the weekend.
Avril xx
11 comments:
Love it, love it, Avril,,,,especially the textured backs and all over what a great idea to add a mizuiki at these cards,,,,, wowww,,,,,,a great work.
Hi Avril.....2 beautiful cards, love the ivory hammer card, it goes so well with the gold & black!
hugs Jo x
Beautifully elegant and also I was struck by the serenity of both cards.
Wishes
Lynne
Lovely oriental cards.
Love
Amanda x
Peaceful comes to mind Avril and the garden one is perfect for someone retiring. Have a great weekend.
Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x
These are fantastic, Avril - such a spare Oriental look, airy and elegant. Great use of the Nicecrane images, and I love all that Japanese script.
Alison xx
These are two wonderful cards. Great to see some asian theme pieces.
Fantastic oriental themed cards! The texture of the white base, the golden details and black accents are all such fab details!
Two stunning cards Avril, quality stamping and colouring, love both :D Gay x
Fabulous Oriental cards Avril -love the beautiful images and the simplicity of the layouts. Peaceful and serene!
Sylvia xx
Lovely Oriëntal cards Avril! Great use of these stamps.
Greetings, Alie :-)
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