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Hi! My name is Krissy, welcome to my blog. I have been an avid paper-crafter for many years, my addiction started with scrapbooking and has evolved to card-making. It all started when I realized that I had forgotten to buy a card for my nephew's birthday. Looking at my ever-expanding collection of scrapbook supplies, I thought I'd made a card for him. Since then, I've been hooked on card-making and my scrapbooks have been collecting dust. Someday I'll get back to them... I have two beautiful boys and a wonderful & supportive husband and I work at the Preschool at our church. When I'm not spending time with my family or making cards, I enjoy being active in our church. Life is good! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy your visit.

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Stampendous & Core'dinations Get Together

This week we’re playing with the amazing papers from Core’dinations. For those of you unfamiliar with these papers they have a coordinating color core paper that is different from the outside color. Thus when you emboss them with raised embossing dies and sand the raised image it appears a different color. The color can also be revealed by tearing, die cutting, and just sanding the flat paper with a nifty sanding block tool (or any kind of sanding substance you have at home).  Or.....you can do like I did, and just leave the papers as is!  

I used Core'dinations Spiced Marmalade for my card base and added a layer of this super beautiful Core Couture Glitter Paper.  The sparkle is gorgeous!  My main image is the elegant Deco Lady by Stampendous.  I inked her up with VersaMark ink and embossed her with CarnelianDetail Copper and Pirate Gold Embossing Powders.  I then inked the edges of the oval with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  I couldn't resist when I saw this beautiful gold ribbon by May Arts on my table - I had to use it!




So, now it's time for you to see what my teammates have created for you today.  Don't forget to leave comments along the way in order to be eligible for some great prizes!  Be sure to join us on Saturday for our big Stampendous & Core'dinations Blog Hop!  You won't want to miss all of the beautiful inspiration!  

Hope all is well in your corner of the world - take time to get inky today!  See you back here on Saturday!


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27 comments:

Larissa Heskett said...

OHH!! Such a Regal Card!! I LOVE me some Core Couture Glitter Paper!! =) THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

Laurinda said...

I love, love art deco. The stamp is beautiful and you made it gorgeous with your creative use.

Caryn S said...

What a lovely image for the stamp. I really like the idea of using multiple colors of embossing powder on her.

Anonymous said...

Very Pretty Project!!! Great colors!

Sue D said...

Gorgeous--I like all the colors of embossing.

Miriam Prantner said...

So pretty! Love that glitter core, and I totally agree - the gold ribbon is perfect!

Unknown said...

This is gorgeous. Love all the embossing!

Sherry Butcher said...

Love the different colors, look great together. TFS

Barbara said...

The ribbon is the perfect backdrop for this beautifully inked and embossed lady. The colors are so perfect and everything comes together to create a fantastic look!

Kim H said...

Great card, love the colors. Wonderful use of the gold ribbon and love that glitter core'. thanks for sharing.

Amanda said...

Very sparkly:) Luv it! Thanx~prhmangel@gmail.com

cghundley said...

This is a very pretty card!

Carla from Utah

Carol said...

Lovely, elegant card, thanks for the inspiration!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

craftymom205 said...

Lovely card.

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Melinda Gleissner said...

Krissy, this is wonderful! Love how you embossed your Deco Lady. It's such a stunning effect.

Andrea Amu said...

So pretty! Love that delicate sparkle of the embossing powders, Core Couture and the ribbon!

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful card! Lovely image and that glitter paper is fabulous!
DeniseB

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Love your gorgeous card! Especially using 3 different embossing powders!

Karenladd said...

This is so beautiful and elegant! Love all the texture and sparkle!

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Beautiful choices of cardstock and I love the double embossing of the image, stunning.

TracyM #6773 said...

Beautiful, elegant card - LOVE IT!!!

Julie Shearer said...

Absolutely beautiful card. TFS.

lynda said...

Your card is so lovely - the stamp, the inking, the ribbon, the glitter cardstock!

Suzanne C said...

Very elegant! Love that shimmer in the background!

wendyp said...

can i let you in on a secret? this stamp intimidates me! I always thought I had to color it in, but I LOVE how you used a mix of embossing powders to bring color into the image and yet still keep the simple elegance of the stamp! Gorgeous job!!!

Lea said...

Krissy, your card is beautiful! Love the color combo of the embossing powders!

Angela said...

Love the vintage feel to this card.