Mar 24 2008

A Bit of Baroque

Published by leslierich at 10:07 pm under Cards, Rubbernecker

This is just something I thought I’d try with my Stamp Oasis Baroque Background from Rubbernecker.  I didn’t realize until after I’d stamped it how easy it would be to color in.  Boy, am I ever glad I picked out this stamp!  It took no longer to color than any other image and I wound up with something I’m really happy with.

Mar08 Baroque Copper

I stamped it in Versamark on brushed copper cardstock and embossed with dark brown EP.  It’s painted with Twinkling H2Os which did a beautiful job of covering the copper and adding even more shimmer.

The sentiment is another Rubbernecker find and my favorite phrase for a card.  It expresses exactly why I made this card — just because.  I absolutely love the font.

The paper on the lower part of the card is a textured paper by EK Success-The Attic Collection-Nostalgiques-Nature Blocks.  I picked it up at my local scrapbook store.  After I stamped and painted my background I began the search for something to go with it.  Since there was so much texture and shimmer in the Baroque image I was concerned not only with color but with substance.  This paper looks and feels as though it’s been sponged with ink and embossed.  Funny, I’ve done that very thing for backgrounds before — randomly sponge with ink and emboss.  I didn’t think of it until I came across this paper in my scrap drawer but it certainly gives me ideas for future projects.  The sentiment is stamped in Stazon — the only ink that would stick to the paper.

This is a 5 1/4″ square card.  The Baroque Background is full size, in case you were wondering.  I stamped the whole thing and have a little border left over I can use for another card.  It’s in the magic scrap drawer now.

Scroll down to the post below this one if you feel like going on a treasure hunt.  Time for me to sign off and get some sleep now.  Be well, and have a wonderful day!

  • Stamps:  Baroque Background, Just Because Text
  • Paper:  Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Brushed Copper, Designer paper by EK Success
  • Ink:  Versamark, Timber Brown Stazon, Twinkling H2Os
  • Accessories:  Ribbon, copper cord

26 Responses to “A Bit of Baroque”

  1. # peggon 25 Mar 2008 at 4:49 am

    This is gorgeous - what a great effect - h2os on the copper base. Really beautiful!

  2. # Jerri Jimenezon 25 Mar 2008 at 5:42 am

    Leslie, this is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing, I’d love to try embossing on metallic paper, never thought of doing that! The background from Rubbernecker is very pretty, I’ll have to go over and take a peak!

  3. # Beth Normanon 25 Mar 2008 at 5:51 am

    This is so elegant. Beautiful!!

  4. # Ann C.on 25 Mar 2008 at 5:57 am

    I really like the embossing & coloring - the gold, copper & orange tones. Very pretty!

  5. # Cheryl Hortonon 25 Mar 2008 at 6:18 am

    Leslie,

    Absolutely stunning card. Love the H2O’s! TFS

  6. # Sherry Cheeveron 25 Mar 2008 at 6:26 am

    Leslie, this is just GORGEOUS! I have this background and have not given it second look — you have made me want too!

  7. # Coleen (Briardladyon 25 Mar 2008 at 7:38 am

    Leslie, this is beautiful. So great to see that Twinkling H2o’s does such nice coverage in the metallic paper. What pretty colors and such elegance in this card. Thank you so much for sharing this.
    Coleen

  8. # Tinekeon 25 Mar 2008 at 7:52 am

    Very nice card!

  9. # Kate Hart-Sampsonon 25 Mar 2008 at 8:06 am

    This card is beautiful, Leslie! I just ordered this stamp after seeing your blog.

  10. # cwilliamson 25 Mar 2008 at 8:59 am

    Wow what a stunning card Leslie, beautiful coloring as always!!

  11. # Linda Marieon 25 Mar 2008 at 11:40 am

    STUNNING!

  12. # Toshon 25 Mar 2008 at 1:15 pm

    Wowsers!! Gorgeous!! Love how you used the bg with the metallic paper!!

  13. # Micheleon 25 Mar 2008 at 1:19 pm

    Absolutely stunning!!!

  14. # lacyquilteron 25 Mar 2008 at 2:22 pm

    This is absolutely fabulous. I love twinks and would never have thought to use them on metallic card stock.

  15. # Shel9999on 25 Mar 2008 at 5:01 pm

    This is definately one to ooooo and ahhhhh over! I love that Baroque piece! Gorgeous!

  16. # Rose Annon 25 Mar 2008 at 5:59 pm

    This is absolutely stunning, Leslie!!! Wow…I love the whole elegant look!!

  17. # nancy littrellon 25 Mar 2008 at 7:58 pm

    Wow……..what a stunning background! Your EB on copper paper and coloring with H20 is just gorgeous. TFS

  18. # Linda Dukeon 25 Mar 2008 at 8:12 pm

    This is just stunning!!!

  19. # Jennifer Meyeron 25 Mar 2008 at 8:40 pm

    Leslie your card is just stunning along with your technique! Thanks for visiting my Blog and leaving the sweetest comments, it really means a lot!!! I also LOVE your NEW signature, when you get some time, check my NEW signature :) Have a great week, Jennifer :)

  20. # Alexandra Hobsonon 26 Mar 2008 at 8:41 am

    Holy Moly Leslise, this is stunning - I mean, truly beautiful! I love how you did the embossing and the colors are so rich and vibrant, I just love this! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  21. # Inky Pawson 26 Mar 2008 at 3:49 pm

    Elegant and beautiful! Love your color choices.

  22. # Deborah Golanon 26 Mar 2008 at 7:13 pm

    The copper paper is amazing for this card! Stunning! Deb

  23. # trudeeon 27 Mar 2008 at 8:18 pm

    Love the twinks on the copper, Leslie!!

  24. # Linda Bullardon 28 Mar 2008 at 8:10 am

    How gorgeous, Leslie, and what a fantastic idea for using the Twinkling H20’s! It’s been a long time since I’ve used them, so thanks so much for the inspiration. Linda

  25. # Kittie747on 29 Mar 2008 at 3:23 pm

    This is gorgeous, Leslie. I would have never in a million years thought to watercolor on copper cardstock. I bet this is shimmery and more beautiful in real life.

  26. # notimetostampon 01 Apr 2008 at 10:11 am

    This is an amazingly gorgeous card — I LOVE that stamp and your technique in using it!!! Totally awesome and so, so rich and pretty!!!

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