Wednesday, November 2, 2011

A Pink Rose for a Friend!

I actually finished this card for a friend a couple of days ago, so decided I would go ahead and post.  The stamp is from Stampin Up and one of my favorites.  I inked this rose with VersaMark and then Distress Brushed Corduroy, stamped and then clear embossed.  I wanted a soft vintage feel, so colored with Stampin Up Chalks (pinks, greens, yellows), added a little extra color here and there with Barely Banana and Certainly Celery markers.  Did a quick set with matt sealer.  Shaded around the edges with Brushed Corduroy.  The Cheery Lynn butterfly was cut from a cream colored shrink plastic and I used Red Pepper, Mountain Snow and Pearl Alcohol Inks to color.  Kept adding blending solution until I achieved the color I was looking for and then shaded with Stazon Timber Brown!  Added some ribbon and that was that.  Hope this cheers up my friend! 
Since I used some alcohol inks, I am linking this up to Gingersnap Creations GC122 - Alcohol Inks!  I use plenty of alcohol inks for various projects and really liked adding the subtle color to the butterflies! 

Have a wonderful rest of the week!  Many thanks for the visit!
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40 comments:

  1. 1CardCreatorNovember 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    This is gorgeous Terry! I love the shading and all the beautiful pink hues mixed with the vintage aging look awesome! I sent you an Email about your font if you still need help. Take care, your friend will certainly be cheered up with this!

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  2. DebiNovember 2, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    terry this is just Stunning!!!!! completely gorgeous, Debi x

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  3. Valerie-JaelNovember 2, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    This is a really beautiful card! Valerie

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  4. cherylNovember 2, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    oh terry hun this is just gorgoues really beautiful work hugs cheryl

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  5. judyjstamperNovember 2, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    very lovely Terry!

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  6. UnknownNovember 2, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Now this is what true romantic cards look like! Really love those soft tones, it's genuinely elegant, too! Your friend will be so pleasantly surprised. Hugs, Ira

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  7. Silvia(Barnie)November 2, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Such a wonderful card, the image is really beautiful, also your coloring.

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  8. Beverly GNovember 2, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    This is so pretty, at first it looked like a framed picture. Your friend will be very pleased to receive this.

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  9. Cindy AdkinsNovember 2, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Oh wow, Terry, how totally gorgeous!!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  10. Cath WilsonNovember 2, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    That's beautifully soft - amazingly done with alcohol inks. I'd never have believed it!

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  11. Ink Art DesignsNovember 2, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Hi Terry,
    This really is so pretty, and so very feminine. Pinks and browns are gorgeous together. I'm sure this card will put a smile on your friends face and she will know that you care.
    Dot x

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  12. Brenda BrownNovember 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    This is so soft and feminine Terry, just beautiful. Great colours and techniques.
    Sorry I am awol, can't wait till Christmas when I will have some time back again.
    We have now booked our flights for California next August. Can't wait and we must get together.
    Take care of yourself.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  13. NettyNovember 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Hi Terry, this is such a beautiful romantic card and loving all the creamy colours, so lush. Annette x

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  14. SharonNovember 2, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Beautiful Terry!!

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  15. FlissNovember 2, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    What a stunning rose Terry. Love the colours and how you did it.
    I really love roses too and am sitting here typing in a top with pink roses on it too!
    Fliss xx

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  16. MeggymayNovember 2, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous card, love the delicare colours.
    Yvonne x

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  17. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous Terry. You, the woman who tells us that she cannot create, pretty artwork oozing femininity!!
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  18. Mrs.BNovember 2, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    This is gorgeous Terry, the colouring and shading is beautiful. Love your butterfly.
    This will certainly cheer your friend up.
    Avril xx

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  19. Jan HenningsNovember 2, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Terry...this is gorgeous and love the soft pink, image and the sweet little butterfly!

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  20. ElectraNovember 2, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    This is beautiful! I love the butterfly!

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  21. Chris ArlingtonNovember 2, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Beautiful creation Terry, love your little butterfly. I never even gave shrink plastic a thought with these dies. TFS

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  22. Lisa SomervilleNovember 2, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Beautiful - just love your colors! I'm sure your friend will appreciate you thinking of her!

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  23. Cynthia SchelzigNovember 2, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    This is so delicate and subdued...very nice effects you have mastered here in the coloring of the piece too.....have a a fab Wednesday.

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  24. PamNovember 2, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Such a lovely image, and you made it so beautiful! Love the softness of the card.
    Pam

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  25. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    So soft and lovely! Beautifully done!

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  26. Shelly SchmidtNovember 2, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Wow- this is just beautiful!!!

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  27. ChristineNovember 2, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Oh, that card is beautiful! The vintage/soft feel is gorgeous. I'm sure your friend will love it!!!

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  28. Cindy AdkinsNovember 3, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Hi Terry,
    I have a special post up about an upcoming book...I thought you might want to see it. (It's on my Victorian Christmas post.) xo Cin

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  29. Sugar Lump StudiosNovember 3, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    what a gorgeous card! the colors and stamped design are so delicate and lovely! beautiful work m'dear! Happy Thursday!

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  30. 2amscrapperNovember 3, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    so beautiful!

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  31. Marjie KemperNovember 3, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Beautiful card, Terry! Love the soft colors and how you used the blending solution to get them. Great shrinkie, too!

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  32. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    This is such a Beautiful card.. First word that comes to mind is stunning..
    Hope your week is going well..

    Hugs, Linda

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  33. PetraBNovember 3, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    This is gorgeous, such beautiful shades.

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  34. MicheleNovember 3, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    delicate & beautiful! xo

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  35. SueNovember 4, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    This is beautiful Terry, I really love those colours, they are so pretty and gentle. Your friend will love it x

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  36. VadaNovember 4, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Gee, My Lucky Day!! I'm 3 for 3, maybe 4 if this goes through. Love this card Terry, Your work is always outstanding.
    Hugs Vada

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  37. SmilynStefNovember 5, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    What a beautiful bloom ... so glad you got inky with us at Gingersnap Creations.

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  38. penny4thoughtsNovember 5, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for playing along with us at Gingersnap Creations :-)

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  39. Lucy EdmondsonNovember 6, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    hello from France! This is lovely. You have such a wide range of styles; you are so lucky,

    Lucy x

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