Embellish It!... is the current challenge at The Stamp Man. I must admit I never like to 'over' embellish my projects... just enough that it enhances my work or in some cases covers up the mistakens I made :) Finding the right items is not always easy but definitely the most fun!
I thought as we just had Chinese New Year I stay in the oriental zone. I used a Hero Arts background stamp to emboss the Chinese (Thank You) text on creme cardstock. I then covered it with red distress stain. I do love this ink... it is so easy to use and colours your projects perfectly.
I found an oriental image on the web and cut it out using the spellbinders die. I layered the card on some black card stock and added a black organza ribbon. And here comes my modest embellishment... on top of the bow I attached a chinese coin.
To compliment the card I created a pocket with red vellum. Red is considered a lucky colour in China, in fact on special occasions - like the Chinese New Year - they give each other red envelopes with money for luck. I don't know about the red... just the money is welcome for my craft funds ha ha.
Materials I used are;
Chinese Coin - The Stamp Man Embellishment Kit
Vellum Pack 12 x 12 - Bright Colours
Tim Holtz Distress Stain - Aged Mahogany
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Walnut Stain
VersaMark - Watermark Ink Pad
Stampendous Embossing Powder - Clear
Card stock - black, creme
Hero Arts Cling Stamp Chinese Thank You (CG121)
Black organza ribbon
Spellbinders Nestabilities - Postage Stamps (S4-348)
You can find the materials at The Stamp Man
What a lovely striking project. I love Oriental style cards. The red vellum envelope is a lovely touch.
ReplyDeleteSiobhan x
This is fabulous Caroline - I don't make many oriental things, but this is very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteluv and hugs {brenda} xoxox
What a classy card. Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery Nice Caroline...always looks even better in pictures...:)
ReplyDeleteNot into the oriental stuff, but the card is striking!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe i forgot to post a comment on this card!
ReplyDeleteI have been so busy with my DiL!
This is so gorgeous, i love anything oriental.
Thank you for the lovely comment on my blog. Never done anything like that in my life ( poesy album) but it was fun to make.
Have a great day.
Hugs xx
Wonderful idea Caroline, I love oriental things.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the lovely comment.
hugs Kimx
Hi Caroline!
ReplyDeleteHow coud I not see this until now? This is so beautiful. I love the red colour and the disgn. :)
Beautiful work!
Have a nice weekend! :)
Susan