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Monday, 2 August 2010

A tree is known by its fruit;

Last week I got a new CD of printable papers that I've been looking forward to for ages.  It's a Artylicious CD called Essence of Nature, that is based on some of my favourite Elusive Images stamps.  I wasn't disappointed, the papers on the CDs are just so beautiful and my main problem with them is that I don't want to cover up the papers with images and extras LOL!  I had an idea for Cute Card Thursday's theme featuring text so I made a card featuring text and trees from Elusive Images stamps, simply stamped out in black .

 Glenda Waterworth, the designer, has challenged all who have bought the CDs to print something off and create with it, instead of just stroking the papers:).  I printed off an approximation of 4 seasons with my first four sheets and chose this stunning and subtle wintry scene to play with first.  I was aiming for a stark and simple card with black and silver mirri card matting.  When I tried this it looked really, really stark - downright funereal - and not at all how I'd intended it.  So I added some Stickles to the trees, added a scarlet layer of matting card and used some metallic red thread to attach a tree charm.  That's better!

I think you might be seeing a lot more of these delicious papers in the near future:)

5 comments:

  1. It looks a stunning CD, Anne. I have been seriously tempted too but might have to ask Santa!! It works brilliantly with the tall trees stamps doesn't it. I love how you've coordinated everything and that little charm is gorgeous.
    Hugs Lisax

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  2. Gorgeous card, lovely details, I really like the tree charm. Artylicious CDs are my favourite to use on my cards! Thanks for joining us at Cute Card Thursday this time. Good luck!
    Love Susan
    xxx

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  3. Wow, this is beautiful, I really like the touch of scarlet red, makes everything stand out.

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  4. so beautiful! many thanks for joining in the CCT challenge, hugs Debx

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  5. WOW! WOW! WOW! I absolutely love this card!

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