Jan 30 2009
Copper Love!
Here’s a clean and simple Valentine for you today! I was inspired to give this a try by Friday’s limited supplies challenge, LSC205 … … keep it clean and simple (CAS). I often struggle with simplicity, yet I admire it and would love to master same. So, challenges are a good thing in this respect! Why don’t you join in?!
I chose shimmery ivory cardstock for the single-layered card. First, cut the cardstock to 6″ square, scoring at 3″ for a 3″ X 6″ card. This should fit in your open-end envelopes from SU. Next, border punch one long edge of the card. Now, wipe the card front with your embossing buddy, and stamp the image with Ranger Embossing Ink. Pour on Copper embossing powder, tap off excess and heat emboss until just melted & smooth.
For the inside, I continued with the clean & simple plan, adding a complimentary strip of bordered copper cardstock along the lower edge. This really helps the front border to show up! The sentiment was stamped with Ranger Embossing Ink, for just a watermark effect on the interior.
I’ve used loosely-tied sheer ivory ribbon to keep the card closed enough for the copper c/s to show through to the recipient. It is easily slid off to the side for reading, and easily replaced due to its loosely knotted bow. Yes … this one really is quick & easy … and worthy of duplication for your upcoming valentine needs! It has a look of elegance, but it all comes together oh so easily! I hope you enjoy!
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Card Recipe: STAMP >> Celtic Love by Stamp Oasis.
PAPERS >> Copper Metallic, Poison Ivory.
INKS >> Ranger Embossing Ink
ACCESSORIES >> Copper embossing powder, Fiskars Border Punch, Ivory Organdy Ribbon.
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8 responses so far
Another jaw-dropping gorgeous card, Ms. Bev! I love anything and everything metallic! TFS!
This is so gorgeous and elegant, Bev!! I love the embossing and edging!!
Ooh…the copper is so stunning!
This is stunning!
OMG, Bev, this is sooo gorgeous!!! I love that copper embossing and the inside looks awesome, too!!! I love the long card style, too…sooo elegant!!! I miss ya, girl…can’t wait till March!!!
wow! this is sooooo pretty! I can’t do a simple card to save my life, but you really nailed this one! and I love that copper! I need to remember to use it more often. gorgeous!!!! 🙂
This is absolutely Gorgeous Dahling!!!!
Truly gorgeous, Bev! Looks like you do CAS very, very well! I LOVE this card!!!