Another attempt at creating my own black paper. This was Text Vellum paper of an image I had printed then decided I would not use and tossed. Then realized the back was blank and I could add the black modeling paste to create black paper. Took only minutes including dry time. Glued on the Silhouette cut sentiments then added the stitching lines with white gel pen. Cut a piece of copy paper to mask area then stamped and heat set in tinsel the boughs.
I have a supply of pre-cut A2 cs in all my colors by my work space but this focal piece was trimmed to 4×5 3/4 and that made me think the red would be too small. But I kind of liked how it peeks out on three sides. So I added the red star for the dot of the i and finished it with glossy accents.
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The tinsel looks like fireworks. Fun birthday card! Glad you were able to save the trashed piece and make it new.
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Beautiful. The top part of the bough reminds me of sparklers. You’ve really nailed creating your black paper.
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That’s one of my favorite stamps of yours the bough and I agree with Judy and Lisa that with the embossing it looks like fireworks or sparklers. An awesome design and would make a great New Years card too.
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Fun card! Love the look!
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Beautiful. Love the “fireworks” look and the way the red peeks out on 3 sides.
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This is another great black piece. I, too, like the bits of red and the star makes the sentiment pop. Pine needles or fireworks, it’s a great way to celebrate a birthday.
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Love this!! The silver and white on the black is striking, and I love the “partial” red mat.
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Very festive! Thank you for sharing your talent at Crafting Happiness Challenges this week. Don’t forget to click LIKE on as many entries as you want. (This is how the Most Liked featured project is selected.) You can enter up to 5 projects this week! Most Liked and Top Picks posted on Sunday. New challenge starts on Monday. Hope you’ll link up again!
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