Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Connie-from the Gum Drop Gang Plate #15


So where are the Gum Drop Gang you ask?
Actually I only used the verse that comes with this plate #15 by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

The abstract-looking flower image you see is where I put some pretty Marigolds
between my Cuttlebug plates C and B (no embossing folders used) on top
of a piece of white cardstock by Cryogen and ran it all through the 
Cuttlebug.
I ended up with a splash (in more ways than one which I will tell you about next!)
of color in the shape of a flower.  I only used black Memento ink for the verse, no other ink was used.
I scraped off the petals after it had all dried and overstamped the verse.
I will dry the flowers a little first next time as they were so wet it literally 
SPLASHED onto my embossing plates and had to be scrubbed off!

The Cryogen paper has a glimmer to it that really is lovely 
against the splashy flower imprint I think.

What do you think??
Thanks for looking!
Connie

10 comments:

  1. Connie- you create the BEST stuff! I love what you did here with the flowers. A gorgeous color and shape. Never in a million, gazillion years would I have thought to do this. I absolutely LOVE it. These sentiment is perfect for it!

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  2. ohhhh perfect and I love plain sentiment cards. Nothing plain about this card though, love that flower. Love it.

    hugs

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  3. Nice technique to share with us today. I like that paper and the flower imprint goes well with the saying.

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  4. I agree with Alex.. you always have the coolest ideas and techniques. And this is not exception. I love this and it turned out so beautiful.
    Hugs:)
    Angela

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  5. CONNIE.... seriously... what a little creative Diva you are! and the phrase is perfect for this lovely verse! You did amazing,Lady!
    Dawn

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  6. awesome technique, love the results. very stunning.

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  7. Love it Connie, you always have unique techniques. Beautiful card

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  8. You really do come up with some wonderful techniques Connie. I love the colours in this card, it makes me smile.

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  9. A wonderful idea, Connie. Love what you did and so different this time.
    Hugs, Karina

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  10. A wonderful idea, Connie. Love what you did and so different this time.
    Hugs, Karina

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