Hello, Avril here with my first post on the AO blog, so thanks for visiting today. I decided to showcase Paris Exposition which was the very first set of stamps that I purchased. I wanted something soft and feminine for this lovely lady. I applied Gloss Texture paste through a Flourish stencil, the whole card was then inked with Victorian Velvet, Shaded Lilac and Bundled Sage. I used the stencil again on the left hand side, but this time I inked with Victorian Velvet DI for a softer look.
I coloured the image and cut it with deckle edge scissors, leaving a small white border to look like a vintage photograph, the mat was also cut with scissors. The sentiments are also from the Paris Exposition set.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope I've inspired you to ink up your AO stamps and of course if you do, you still have just over a week to join us for the March 'Show us Your Art' challenge.
Designer: Avril
6 comments:
This is gorgeous Avril and it really is so beautifully soft and feminine. I love the colours that you've used as they all work together so well. I don't actually own any AO stamps, so I'm sorry that I won't be able to join in this challenge but I do thank you for the inspiration and congratulate you on you first DT piece, you've done them proud :) Crafty hugs, Sandra X X
Congratulations on your first post, Avril! I love the colors you chose and your coloring of the woman makes her almost glow - very eye-catching! Well done! xoxo
Fabulous card Avril, love the texture paste embossing and the pretty colours. Congrats on joining the design team
Joan
Avril, this is gorgeous!! What a fabulous card for your first DT post- love all of the colors and details :-) Hugs and so thrilled that I have a chance to design with you!
A wonderful start to your DT post! A truly elegant card! Chrisx
YAY! Avril!! Welcome to the AO DT!! This is such a lovely creation--C'est Magnifique, indeed!! XOXO-Shari
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