Dolce Stamps and Cards: Charlene

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Charlene - Glittered Koi

Designer: Charlene Merrick (Lilluvsstampin)
Date Posted: August 21, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local King Rubber Stamp
Category: Encouragement
Stamps: KOI FISH by Local King Rubber Stamp
Ink: Stazon Black, Cool Carribean
Embellishments: Mark Richards Nailheads Metal Stickers
Tools: Orange, Blue, Smoky Quartz, and Gold Glitters, modern label punch, embossing folder, sponge dauber
Paper: Whisper White, Blue Mulberry, Acetate

I tried something new to me with this card: I “colored” the koi fish image with glitter. Using black Stazon ink, I stamped the image onto clear acetate. I flipped it over and applied Glossy Accents and the various colors of glitter. I found it easiest to cut the image before applying the glitter. It sparkles so pretty in real life. I embossed the blue mulberry paper with a bubbles embossing folder.

5 comments:

Joanne (jojot) said...: had to come here to give you some applause for applying this glittery technique....this made for some regal and spectacular koi....fab, my friend; August 21, 2011 at 9:00 AM
jkreucher said...: Omgosh Charlene... this is fantastic! I love this idea.. and what a unique look! perfect backdrop with the embossed bubbles!
I am lovin everything!!; August 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Cindy said...: beautiful Girl I love what you did.. I would of HAD no ODED what to do..
AWESOME>>>
Cindy; August 21, 2011 at 6:54 PM
Ellen Taylor said...: Gasp!!! that is one stunning Koi! Pure creative genius Charlene!! Love the bubbled mulberry too! WOW!!!; August 22, 2011 at 5:03 PM
Stamp Muse said...: Wow! This is spectacular Charlene! You do the most beautiful work, love it!; September 1, 2011 at 9:32 PM

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