Monday 27 September 2010

Crafty Cardmakers Spotlight challenge


Today's card is my DT card for the Crafty Cardmakers Spotlight challenge and this week the spotlight spotlight is on everything Oriental. My teamies have come up with some gorgeous projects so pop on over and have a look if you need some inspiration. The prize for this challenge is an Oriental cardmaking kit from The Stampman.

I  used an unmounted stamp which I've had for years and have long forgotten from whence it came and started by using two colours of Distress inks on my card then stamping the image in black Versafine, I used a post-it note to mask the image and stamped the bamboo to frame the left side of the image and while the mask was still in place I spritzed on some green Altered Originals ink. The backing is some handmade oriental paper which I've had kicking around for a long time and I used some Mizuhiki cords to tie a knot which the instructions called Felicitatieknoop (not sure which language the instructions are in - just as well there were diagrams!). The greeting translates as Love.

I am also entering this in:
Corrosive challenge - Masking
ABC challenge - Distressing  - oops too late for this one!
and
Spoonful of Sugar - Anything goes

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jenni this is stunning. Love that knot. xx

Jane said...

Wow the stamp is really lovely. Fab card!

Jane :0)

helencreaty1 said...

beatiful card ,I love it =)
hugssss
have a nice day
helen

Josephine said...

That's a fabulous card, and that knot is a lovely addition!

Eiglas said...

Beautiful, serene card Jenni! Very envious....!
Hugs,
Ei
x

Gillian said...

Hi Jenni Love the colours and the effects you got with the distress inks. I will have to get mine out and have a play.
Good luck with the craft stall.
Gill x

Unknown said...

Jenni this is so Stunning...love the use of the Distress Inks! I wonder if you have heard of Papercraft Star yet? We'd love for you to enter some of your pretty projects in our challenges... we are holding a DT call soon and you can enter our gift certificate drawing right now. http://papercraftstar.blogspot.com/2010/09/another-gift-certificate-give-away-at.html

Lin said...

Jenni this is gorgeous. That backing paper really finishes your beautiful design off a treat.

Lin - Lil Miss Chatterbox xx

Leslie said...

Your card is fantastic. I love it!!
Hugs, Leslie