Saturday, February 25, 2012

Layered collage.

Here's another card that although being different for me is really a combination of layers of familiar products.


The card started with a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" white card unto which I added my first layer: a die-cut label from "K&Company/E.K. Success. The entire card was then edged with walnut colored ink from "Ink It-up!".  The second layer was the addition of a glittered copper colored ribbon from "American Crafts".  The third layer are the die-cut leaves made from shimmering green paper from "Bazzil Basics" with a "Sizzix" die; which I cut apart and then spread out to create a background for the glittered 3D flowers (the fourth layer) also from "K&Company/E.K. Success". I started by adding teh large central flower and then cutting a smaler flower in half and tucking in the pieces on either side of the larger flower. I then went back with a metallic green marker from "Prang" and drew in the center vein on each leaf  to add some depth. I should also add that the leaves are not all glued down, some are slightly bent forward and shaped to create a more realistic outline. The fifth and final layer is the small sticker text from "Mrs. Grossman's".

2 comments:

  1. Beautiful card John! Such wonderful detail in all of the layers. The flowers are beautiful! Love your dog's picture BTW! Best, Curt

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  2. Hi John, I love this card! You did a great job with all the layering, and the flowers are very nice. You did a great job on the leaves as well, and i like hwo you put them facing in all directions.

    I'm a new follower of your blog, I just joined! I found your blog when I googled "st. paddy's day cards" and came across one of your blog posts with 2 cards on it.

    You make some wonderful cards. keep up the great work! :)

    ~Melisa Marie
    http://bipolarcrafter.blogspot.com

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