I made these two ATCs about six or seven years ago using stampbord which seems to be becoming popular again.
I coloured the stampbord tiles with dye inks then stamped the two geishas with black Archival ink. After doing a bit of scratching back I triple embossed the tiles. Because they were very shiny they didn't photograph too well. I coloured the edges with a gold Krylon pen.
The bamboo leaf was stamped onto scraps of card and gold embossed on the black card.
I'm linking up with Erika's Snappy Crafts blog where, every Friday, she invites us to share any craft item we made in the past. If you join in just leave a comment for Erika so she knows you've called and she'll visit you too.
18 comments:
Beautiful ATCs with this oriental look! Love expecially this one in aqua tones with the pearls
Barb, thank you for your comment on my oldie card. I am a bit like your self and have tried my hand at lots of crafts over the years, mainly knitting and sewing. Having three children in the 70s I had to knit or make clothes as money was tight at times. I have had a look back at your wonderful cards, love your designs, Patricia ( summerhousecrafts.blogspot.com) and I make pendants and all profits go to the chemo unit at Ninewells Dundee where I receive my treatment 4 years ago.
Thank you for your visit to my Blog.
Congratulations on your year of Blogging.
Brilliant ATCs loving all the great effects.
Patricia x
Beautiful ATCs Barb.
Hugs Diane
Beautiful ATCS Barb...Love the images and colours...Joolsx
These are very nice. I remember when stampboard was all the rage. It is true that everything comes around.
Beautiful ATCs. Love this oriental images.
Very pretty, Barb! I enjoy the Asian theme and beautiful gold embossing! I like how you added an eyelet and ribbon to one of them!
Beautiful tiles--love all the gold!
Oriental images are timeless Barb these are beautiful
Lovely oriental look on these ones, Barb! Both are great but the red one really catches my eye right away. Have a nice weekend!
Lovely ATC's. It's funny how things like stampbord come back into fashion, that's my excuse for being a hoarder! Have a great weekend. Cara x
I can feel the orient in this gorgeous card. Good job Barb!!
Lia xx
Beautiful makes Barb......I remember when oriental was very popular, and I've always liked it. Thanks for sharing these again.
Great ATC's Barb, loving the oriental theme, especially the red and black one only because I think that it is a traditional colour for this style of card.
Thanks for sharing an oldie with me this weekend, enjoy the rest of it!
Hugs Erika. x
Beautiful piece of ATC! Love the oriental image in traditional color and pretty embossing and tiny embellishments!
H Barb, fabulous little cards, love the oriental images and your colours, Kate x
Wow, Barb these are brilliant, a friend in UK sent me two wee prices of stamp board to try, which I confess I haven't as yest. However your work is really inspiring, now just when when birthday list must be done first for March!! Shaz in Oz.x
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