I just love the way this card turned out! I created it for a card swap with other Stampin' Up! demonstrators for the new Occasions Mini Catalog using the "Live Your Dream" stamp set. I wanted to do a special card with a "WOW" factor to it. It is a card that I give to very special people in my life.
The flowers, using the Black Magic Technique, just pop right off the card, but adding a 'twist' as I call it with a white gel pen really makes the flowers stand out and accentuate the details.
This technique is done by using dark colored cardstock, white craft ink, pure color pencils and white gel pen.
I highlighted this card and the tutorial for making this card in my March newsletter. You can subscribe to my newsletter that will include a new technique or product focus each month. I also include a card sketch challenge each month where you can win a free gift from me if you win the challenge for the month. Sign up and check it out!
Happy stamping!
This is beautiful! just stumbled upon your blog today!
Posted by: Tessa - shastess on scs | March 21, 2008 at 08:33 AM
This is really great. That White gel pen really adds a punch! Great!
Posted by: mnboneill | March 20, 2008 at 03:32 PM
this is just awesome....great idea!
Posted by: ~Michelle~ | March 20, 2008 at 12:49 AM
Absolutely gorgeous card! That technique is awesome!
Posted by: Crissy | March 16, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Wow, this card is beautiful. It really does jump right off the page. Do we need to subscribe to your newsletter to see the sketch challenges of the month? I really enjoyed last months sketch that you posted on your blog. :)
Posted by: Crystal | March 15, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Hi Lynn! Well, your card is definitely a "wow"! The colors definitely stand out! Very pretty!!!
Maria
Posted by: Maria | March 15, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Thanksfor the demo- this is a beautiful and well done card.
Posted by: tiyabea | March 14, 2008 at 07:34 PM
This is a great card, so beautiful. Thanks for including the demo.
Posted by: Tiya-B | March 14, 2008 at 07:25 PM
WOW, this is BEAUTIFUL!!! You did what you set out to do!
Posted by: Diane G | March 14, 2008 at 11:35 AM
WOW! This card really is eye catching. You did a really great job! I've done the colored pencils on black before, I'm going to have to try this next step now. Thanks for the tip.
Posted by: Sara | March 14, 2008 at 09:43 AM