Smokey Silhouettes
This one is a fave of mine because it shows how you can cloud things up to add a whole new look. This was part of an article I wrote on the Kim Hughes Collection of stamps by Cornish Heritage Farms. It was published in the June issue of Scrap & Stamp Arts Mag.
Supplies:
Cardstock: www.prismpapers.com -
Stormy Dark and Medium - Generic White CS
Stamps: www.CornishHeritageFarms.com
- Silhouette Blooms, Paisley Backgrounder
Ink: www.Clearsnap.com -
Flannel Grey and Lapis Blue Ancient Page, Frost White Colorbox Pigment Ink
Adhesives: Zip Dry Paper Glue – Beacon Adhesives –
www.beaconadhesives.com
Accessories: www.CreativeImpressions.com
- Pewter Brads, Navy and Cream Checked Ribbon
www.GellyRoll.com -
Sakura Stardust Glitter Pen
Other: Rubbing Alcohol to soften all the floral edges on the main image.
Note: Card Layout is using Card Positioning Systems #39 by Tami Mayberry
www.cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com
This is so beautiful I want to have a picture of it hung on my wall. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: SimonSaysStamp | September 10, 2008 at 03:41 AM
My kind of card. It is absolutely stunning. I love it Keri.
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Anderson | September 06, 2008 at 02:43 AM
Keri, this is beautiful. Such a soft, dreamy, mystic, solemn look. You capture this feeling very well with the soft gray color. Thanks for the continued inspiration and techniques.
Posted by: Cami | September 05, 2008 at 11:21 PM
I remember when you did this one - always neat to see!
Posted by: Linda Beeson | September 05, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Love this - really atmospheric - fab card.
Posted by: Claire Brennan | September 05, 2008 at 09:13 PM
This is so beautiful! Love the monocramatic colors!
Posted by: Cheryl | September 05, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Very pretty. Love the softness the smokey effect has!
Posted by: Amy | September 05, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Wow Keri!!!!! This card is fantastic!
Posted by: Cheri Mosgrove | September 05, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Beautiful!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | September 05, 2008 at 09:37 AM
Oh my, this is SO pretty!
Posted by: Wanda | September 05, 2008 at 12:24 AM
Thud! This is spectacular.
Posted by: Pat (mspfd) | September 04, 2008 at 09:39 PM
This is so gorgeous! What a beautiful effect!
Posted by: Jackie W. | September 04, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Lorie | September 04, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Oh my this is soooo beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Mary Duffek | September 04, 2008 at 09:51 AM
such a `Beautiful` Elegant card Keri...
Hope all is well with you and yours~X~
Posted by: Terrie Bailey | September 04, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Oh wow Keri!!! It's not often i see a grey card,it is absolutely stunning!!! Love the cloudy effect,beautiful card!!!!
Posted by: Diane | September 04, 2008 at 07:42 AM