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For my first card I layered embossing. I stamped the snowflake ornament image, with Versamark, onto white cardstock, and embossed it with clear embossing powder. I then took Platinum Planet Brilliance Pigment Ink and sponged it over the embossed image and again embossed it with clear embossing powder. I love how vintage it looks with the white snowflakes showing through, and you get a nice sheen irl. I then diecut it using the new ODBD Circle Ornaments dies.
I covered the Nobel Rectangle diecut frame (Spellbinders), with the same Platinum Planet ink, as well as the holly embossed background, and the sentiment opening in the Grommet Tags (Spellbinders) diecut piece. The Icicles die (Spellbinders), has glitter on the embossed sections.
Here's a closer look at the ornament snowflake image. Aren't those flakes gorgeous!! I love the detail.
I was definitely in the embossing mode for this release. I stamped the smaller ornament, from the Christmas Pattern Ornaments set, with Versamark, onto black cardstock and embossed it with black embossing powder. I then stamped it, with Versamark, onto white cardstock, and again, embossed it with black embossing powder. I love the contrast. I added a gable to the top using ODBD's new Christmas Paper Collection 2013. It has a rich Victorian feel which fits beautifully with these ornament images. I added some enamel dots, twine, a couple of jingle bells, flowers and rhinestones to finish it off.
Here's a closer look so you can see the fine detail of the image.
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Happy Stamping!
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Platinum Ornament
Stamps: Christmas Pattern Ornaments (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Paper: Vintage Cream (PTI)
Ink: Versamark and Platinum Planet (Brilliance)
Accessories: Circle Ornaments dies (ODBD), Nobel Rectangle, Grommet Tags and Icicle dies (Spellbinders), Holly Embossing Folder (Sizzix), Platinum Shimmer Twine (Twinery), Silver Leafing Pen, Quickie Glue Pen, Clear Rock Candy Glitter (Ranger), White Pearl Flower, Clear Embossing Powder (JudiKins)
Black and White Ornament
Stamps: Christmas Pattern Ornaments (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Paper: Christmas Paper Collection 2013 (ODBD), Black and White (PTI)
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Circle Ornaments dies (ODBD), Scalloped Borders Two and Fancy Frame Tags One (Spellbinders), Red Twine (Olive Manna), Red Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts), Rhinestones (Pizzazz Aplenty), Enamel Dots (Teresa Collins), Black Embossing Powder (JudiKins), Jingle Bells
Oh my goodness, both are soooooooo beautiful!! I always look forward to your neutral colored projects....the platinum card was just what I was looking for!! Then I saw the black and red one....yowza, this one really knocked me out! HUGS!!
ReplyDeleteboth are elegant beauties, Tosh! I think my fave is the Platinum Ornament. awesome!
ReplyDeleteI really love the Monochromatic card but I also love the touch of red!! Absolutely exquisite and gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeletepretty pretty
ReplyDeletewow--both cards are fabulous. I like the soft colors of the first and the dramatic colors of the second.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful monotone card and love the red and black and how it pops!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous cards Tosh, I love the embossing on both of them, and both combinations of colors are beautiful. One so peaceful and elegant, and the other, so dramatic, but elegant too!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely elegant look to both cards, great combo of the dies in them all, the embossed backgrounds are so pretty, the black and red combo is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow, two lovely cards that are totally opposite.
ReplyDeleteAmazing and lovely cards. Love the embossing and the color combos on both.
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beautiful!! love how you inlaid the embossed panel on the first one! and I love the black and white with a pop of red! lovin the new sets!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous embossing. Love the ice cyles die.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, the detailing is incredible.
ReplyDeleteHave to say that I love the black, white, and red combo. The other one is beautiful as well. Thanks for sharing your talent with us
ReplyDeleteIncredible, Tosh. "Opposite" is correct. How did you think of that? Absolutely gorgeous cards.
ReplyDeleteWow, so many details and layers. I love the soft colors of the first one.
ReplyDeleteLove the soft gentle ornament card...and the bold ornament card...Thanks for showcasing their versatility so well!!!
ReplyDeleteTosh - I am always in awe after a visit to see your creations. You are so amazingly talented!! Both cards are so different yet both took my breath away!! But it's the white/platinum ornament card that I keep going back to - so soft and stunning!! Hugs and Blessings!
ReplyDeleteOh my!! Stunning does not even begin to describe your creations Tosh!! I just adore your design and creative uses!! The embossed ornament background and your black, red, and white combo with the elegant dies and layering is drop dead gorgeous. The cream and white is sheer ELEGANCE that is jaw dropping!!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Chris
I really like your first card with the white & 'platinum planet', very pretty color combo. The white embossed pattern looks beautiful on your ornament! I don't usually see black Christmas cards. I like your embossing on the black, cool effect.
ReplyDeleteWow. Beautiful. I never thought of heat embossing black on black. How striking. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Tosha...your creations are always such an inspiration! These cards are so elegant! The design, texture and color on both are breathtaking! Stunning work, my friend! Hugs!
ReplyDeletei just love the you did with the christmas ball and it look so christmas i just could see gilter or some ebossed colors to make it pop i just loved your card ty so much for shareing wiuth us i haveing blog hopping to day .
ReplyDeletety so much for being part from some card maker who love god and arent ashame to share god word i so blessed to found your blog i will be back to learn more ty ty for all you share and walk by faith not by sight
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful, Tosh! Love the colors and all the embossing looks wonderful. Gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch stunning and unique cards. Absolutely gorgeous. love the bells on the second card.
ReplyDeleteI love the stark contrast of both of your cards...the softness of the first and boldness of the second one. They are both stunning.
ReplyDeleteThey are both wonderful but the cream one is fabulous!!! I love how you achieved that look and will have to try it.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Two totally elegant cards with such different feels. That first one is my favorite, it just took my breath away, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGasp! I'm in awe of your creative talent! Both cards are breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteTotally enchanted with the cream and white card
ReplyDeleteThese are both so beautiful!!! The red and black one is stunning!!!! I love the dies and the embossing!
ReplyDeletePure GORGEOUSNESS...love the details on both cards!
ReplyDeleteWOW, WOW, WOW, Tosh, your cards are so striking.......love them! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina
ReplyDeleteDid you use the Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine?
ReplyDeleteOh Tosh, both of these are so fabulous!! The cream card is so wonderful and the black one is just as nice!! WOWZERS!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and gorgeous! I love the cream on cream! And the black and red one is so stunning!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards Tosh! The top one is soft and delicate, while the bottom one just pops off the screen!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! I love the rich elegance of the cream card but the black is so striking! I love a card that makes a statement and yours sure does! Bold, beautiful and knock your socks off gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh Tosh... you always blow me away!!! Your embossing on these projects really sets them off beautifully! I LOVE the top one... the soft neutral shades, the beautiful dies used, and the shimmer the Brilliance adds! The second one is just eye popping in both design and color!!! LOVE the bg you created and the victorian feel you created!!! Wowzers!!!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Grace
So different, but each one so elegant and beautiful!
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