Tuesday, January 3, 2012

On the Wings of Time


Good frosty morning to you.  It is soooo cold here today that I don't even want to think about going outside. Oh how I hate winter. Unfortunately I am still going to have to leave the house and go to work. Before I head off, I have another card to share with you today.

This card incorporates a new stamp that I had been wanting for oh about forever now and I picked it up on Boxing Day for an excellent sale price.  I have stamped it twice with Archival ink and the added some colour using Distress inks. The butterflies were cut from the second stamping and shaded with DI before attaching them with the tiniest pop dots that I have ever come across.  To highlight the main clock I have used glossy accents on the face and then added some of the clock hand from Tim Holtz.

Taking inspiration from one of Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas I have added a bookplate with the sentiment behind it and then filled it with Glossy accents to create a faux acrylic centre. It is hard to see in the photo but the result it creates is gorgeous.

I hope that you have enjoyed your visit. Have a great day and stay warm.

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15 comments:

martina's kaartjes said...

what a fab card ! love the warm colors, la-out ! great result
greetings, martina
x

Victoria said...

This is gorgeous and what a stamp - I can see why you wanted it! Beautiful colours and layout. Happy New Year!

Sandra H said...

What an amazing stamp your have used your card is stunning:) Sandra H

Anonymous said...

Oh Carissa you really know this wow's me big style I LOVEReee this one!! It's stunning I think you really enjoyed making this and I certainly have enjoyed reading how you did it! Great idea for the filled bookplate with Glossy accents to create a faux acrylic centre... This is the sort of tips we look for at Top Tip Tuesday!! Next fabby tip you have add tip next to your name when linking and add its your tip for us on your post.... Tips make prizes! Haha xx hugs me xx TTT DT xx

Caroljenks said...

What a gorgeous creation - I just love that Bookplate, it's stunning! Beautiful stamp too.

Thanks for joining in with our Anything Goes Challenge over at Top Tip Tuesday - and as Samantha has said please link you Top Tips next time too ;)

Carol x

Candy C said...

Wow! I love your card!! It's absolutely stunning! The butterflies are so pretty against the blueish script background. Love the matting in brown and then the brown patterned paper behind. I always love the ornate plates, too!!! Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

Sue Lelli said...

Carissa, LOVE the glossy accent details on the clock and bookplate! LOVE your new stamp and the butterflies! PRETTY card! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!

Mona Pendleton said...

So pretty Carissa! Those butterflies are stunning! Thanks for joining along with CR84FN :)

Deborah Frings said...

Absolutely gorgeous - I lov the way you've coloured the image and added the hand to the clock face. The big wish is super! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN.

I like this stamp too - check out this card.

Annette said...

Wow, lovely, I love the clock image and the flourish around the sentiment. Thanks for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday. Annette xx

Lisa Elton said...

This is very elegant! What a pretty card, love that fab bookplate and your butterflies!

Stampindamour said...

Carissa - Love this vintage-inspired card! It's fantastic! xo

-pamela :)

TLC DESIGNS, LLC said...

Oh My, isn't this just the loveliest new year creation? I simply adore your style and choice of colors too! Thanks so much for joining us here at Top Tip Tuesday challenge and I wish you to join us all year in 2012!
Hugs and best wishes!
Tammy Louise

Archana said...

Stunning. Love those orange butterflies and they are poping up on the dark background.
Like everything here on your card.

Pauline said...

This is jut stunning, what a gorgeous card!