Sunday, November 1, 2015

Make It Monday #228

After seeing some cards by Jennifer McGuire, I bought a set of Metallic Perfect Pearls.  I'm glad I could use them for this week's Make It Monday challenge - Pearlized Blending.  Don't know what that means? Go see the video by Lizzie Jones.  She shows you exactly what to do.  I may have deviated a little but I love the results.

First I blended Distress Inks on two scraps of paper - Ripe Persimmon and Wild Honey on one and Fired Brick, Vintage Photo and a dab of Shabby Shutters on the other.  I cut PTI's  Rustic Wreath from each and then used copper PP on the first and bronze on the second.  Then the magic.  I cut each wreath and intertwined them.  I thought too much color got lost by layering them. Since the wreath wasn't big enough to encircle my MFT die, I cut a couple of extra pieces from the leftover paper and fit it in.  The sentiment is NBUS from PTI stamped in HA Just Rust.  The panel is popped up on foam and a little Hemptique bow tops it off.  Here's a close-up so you can see the shine better.
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18 comments:

Kim S said...

LOVELY natural fall colors - and such a perfect way to use the Perfect Pearls - gives that hint of cool crisp air and frost that is so wonderful in the fall.

lainey said...

What a pretty Thanksgiving card!

Loll said...

Gorgeous wreath Bobby. So creative how you intertwined the layers ... and the pearl finish is so pretty and shiny. Off to check out the video. Thanks so much!! xx

Marilyn M said...

Love your wreath. The shimmer is just beautiful.

TK said...

Stunning! Love the shimmer on your beautiful wreath!

Bonnie said...

This wreath looks metallic! Love the colors and the shine!

Kathy Mc said...

What a gorgeous wreath in those colors and shiny besides! Perfect Thanksgiving card or for any Fall occasion, Bobby.

Joyce said...

This is so pretty. Love the metalic sheen and the dimension on your wreath.

I Card Everyone said...

Think it's impossible for us to gather once more before the snow flies? I'd LOve to get my hands on these, Bobby! What a gorgeous 'deviation' ...
=] Michele

Leigh Penner said...

This is gorgeous, Bobby!

lostinpaper said...

What a fabulous way to make your wreath shine, I am going to have to check out this video, Thanks so much for the link Bobby!

Marybeth said...

SIMPLY STUNNING!!!!!! Love this card and the gorgeous color of your wreath!

Happy Dance said...

This is one absolutely gorgeous card, Bobby! Oh my gosh - the shine and colors on your wreath are so beautiful. I'm going to have to check out that video, and maybe get some new supplies cuz my credenza still has empty space that needs to be filled, lol! Love that sentiment and the ink color is the perfect compliment too. GREAT card. Bev

Retiredmimi said...

A simple but beautiful card...love the colors in the wreaths and the hemp cord.

Kim Heggins said...

So beautiful...just love the sweet look you created.

Anita in France said...

Gorgeous, Bobby ... LOVE the simplicity of the shimmery wreath against all that yummy white space ... such impact ... so striking! Yep, LOVE it! Hugs, Anita :)

Bobby said...

Just curious, Marilyn. Where in Michigan?

cm said...

Your shimmery wreath, dressed in a lovely autumn palette, is absolutely gorgeous! Star of the stage...
hugs~c