Thursday, April 19, 2012

ANOTHER SKETCH

So happy that I was able to get another card made using a second sketch from the Hero Arts April contest.


Here is my card:



This time I chose the Eiffel Tower background to make the panels, using four different shades of Distress Inks, shading from top to bottom as shown in the sketch.  I also used a scalloped circle and a sentiment from two different Hero Arts cling sets.

I've fallen in love with this gold embossing powder, so you will no doubt be seeing more cards using it here!

Today is going to be a beautiful spring day in Ohio and I hope to do a little work in my flower beds later.  Hope your day is fabulous!

13 comments:

Barb said...

Joy, the gold embossing looks so pretty against those gorgeous shades of blue! Wonderful take on the sketch! Enjoy the sunshine! :)

Jacqueline said...

This is beautiful, love how the blue changes from light to dark too!!

CinnamonSally said...

Another stunner Joy, love the various shades of blue against the gold!

Cindy C. said...

Wow a rich looking card Joy!

Lisa said...

LOVE that Eiffel Tower embossed in gold, Joy- just beautiful :) and I love the gradient blues too!

Linda Kunsman said...

ooh la la-what a beautiful card Joy!

Judy1223 said...

Oh, Joy, I can see why you are enjoying the gold embossing powder! GORGEOUS! Love it on this particular image, too...perfect for the Eiffel Tower!

Lin said...

I LOVE what you did with this sketch, Joy!! The gold gives it a nice vintage-y look and I love the blue panels, of course :))

Katie said...

Wow! this is amazing. I wasn't to excited about that stamp but this is awesome!

Robin K. said...

Joy - I really love how this bg stamp looks embossed in gold! And great use of the sketch for your design! I hope you enjoy the sunshine! We've had some warm days in upstate NY this week -in the 80's on Monday!!

Dawn T said...

very elegant Joy. What a beautiful combination of colours.

Emily Leiphart said...

I love this, Joy! The gold embossing really brings out this amazing stamp and I love how you sponged the panels. So beautiful!

Virginia L. said...

Gorgeous embossing and layering!! Love your take on the sketch!