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Artful Smiles

So when I made yesterday's card I stamped and colored two Artfully Asian images, just in case I messed up on the card. This blossom image is my all time favorite stamp. It's simple, graceful and beautiful. I'm not so fond of the rest of the set, but in my opinion, this one stamp was worth the price of the whole set! :) Since there were no major boo-boos when I was stamping yesterday I was able to use the second image on today's card. Again it is embossed with Gold Detail embossing powder and painted with a mixture of Diamond Glaze and reinkers. The embossing is really helpful with this technique, as it helps to "control" the glaze from seeping outside the lines. I just love the look of it. I've had this Crate Paper from the Avenue Collection in my stash since January and I really wanted to use it with this image. However it is definitely more of a cream than a white and I had already stamped the image on white! So, I decided to sponge the edges with Barely Banana and Close to Cocoa to see if I could blend it enough to pass. I love how it turned out. I stamped the Sending You Smiles sentiment from Thoughtful Phrases in Ancient Page Coal Black up the side and then matted the image with black cardstock. The horizontal layer is the back side of one of the designer papers which I cuttlebugged with the Textile embossing folder and sanded. The rest is just straight forward scraps of DP and black mats. This gorgeous sketch is courtesy of Julia S. I just love how classy of a layout it is!

Well, I've been battling a migraine for almost 2 days now so I'm signing off and going to go stick my head under a pillow. Hope you all have a happy weekend!

29 comments

Tara said...

so beautiful...great job!!! :)

Amy said...

stunning!

Unknown said...

This is just stunning! I love how you used the sketch! Thanks so much for trying it out! I just love that image and pairing it up with one of my fave papers...stunning! Glad you enjoyed the sketch. Hope your migraine is feeling better soon! I get them...soooooo not fun!

Marlou McAlees said...

what an absolutely beautiful card,
just love it!! hope your migrane lifts :)

Anonymous said...

This is beautiful. How do you paint with dg & ink refills?

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

This is gorgeous, Julee. . .so very elegant!

2 Worlds said...

I love cards with black and white, really pretty.

Dana said...

The B&W really sets off the red on this card. I'm sorry about the Migraine. Yuck.

Love the sketch too!

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Incredible.

Shannan Teubner said...

What a gorgeous card, Julee! Hope you feel better...get some rest!

Christi Flores said...

Wow! This is georgeous! I love the sketch and the colors. Just beautiful!

Dottie K. said...

Beautiful! Love the colors. Hope you feel better. :)

Jenn D said...

This is so pretty!

Stamping Moments said...

Wow! I love the colours, great colouring. jenny x

My Paper World said...

This is so elegant! I really love the colours and the details!

Alex said...

This is a stunning card Julee - really really pretty! Love the black and red, very striking. *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Kathy said...

WOW This is card is stunning. I love the way the flowers just seem to jump off the card.

Anonymous said...

Love how the sponging made the white image work with the ivory based DP ... gorgeous.

Heather P. said...

This is gorgeous... I love how the red flowers pop!

Lisa said...

He he.... I almost clicked off your blog because the colors were SO DIFFERENT, I thought I had clicked on the wrong link!

BEEEEEEEAUTIFUL card (as always). Sorry about the migraine.... those really bite.....

FEEL BETTER!!!!!

Kraftin' Kimmie said...

Such a gorgeous card!! I always love the cards you create with this set! And aaaaccckkk!! I LOVE the new look of the blog! Great colour combo!!

Patti Gingrich said...

Another beauty!!! Really like the new blog colors too! Hope you get some quick relief from your migraine.

Tracy.H said...

So beautiful!! :0)

Rose Ann said...

Absolutely stunning!!! Love it!!

Anonymous said...

It is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! I am in AWE! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Hugs, Barb g

Verda said...

Beautiful card and thank you so much for the hint on keeping the glaze in a design by embossing first.

Bethany Paull said...

You do so many different styles so well. I love this more traditional, classically styled card just as much as your usual trendy, fun cards.

Diane said...

What a beauty!!!!!
Hope you get rid of your migraine asap...they are terrible aren't they.

Julie S. said...

Julee -- this is _such_ a beautiful card! Wowee! I like the simple and clean feel you achieved.