For this card I have used a really old die that produces spiral roses, and they are a beautiful finishing touch to my cards.
I cut these from two shades of red card and then inked the inside portion of the die cut with a darker red before I rolled it up.
Once I had it glued down I went over the petals with some gold gilding wax and that added a lovely sparkle to the blooms.
I used another old die to give me the leaves I needed and I coloured them with Brushos, they too have the addition of gold wax.
The background paper is hand made and for that I used Candied Apple and Gathered Twigs and then splattered the paper with gold paint.
I added a gold leaf sprig from the Rose Flourishes die set to the display and I am really pleased with the look of this card.
Making your own flowers can save a lot of money as the shop bought ones can work out quite costly and there are many many videos on YouTube on how to make them from myself and other creators.
Bye for now ...
Hugs xx
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Today’s card has a nice vintage look to it. Beautiful. Joyce Jennings x
ReplyDeleteMorning - you should be pleased with yourself, this card is lovely. Must dash I have a card to make for a lady who is going to be 100 later this month so it better be special. Janet Boyne
ReplyDeleteLove this one, red suits most occasions
ReplyDeleteCarole eaton
Hi Christina, another lovely card, the roses are beautiful! I’ve been sidetracked for the last couple of days as I decided to have a craft sort out. Take care. Hugs, Maggie Coleman xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I have not use those dies for awhile. Love the golden gilding.
ReplyDeleteChristine Cloutier xxx
Good Evening Christina and all that visit today. Ohhhh I love these flowers. I have a die very similar to this one. I am sure it's an old spellbinders one. But whatever it is ... I have used it many many times and made gorgeous flowers like these. This die is one I have kept after having a little clear out a few weeks ago. So it will be having a little rerun I think ... Because I love this card. Thankyou Christina.. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone. Please stay safe and well 🙏
ReplyDeleteKind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds.
That is a beautiful card, Christina!
ReplyDeleteSharon Brand
The roses and leaves are beautiful! Love the gold accents on your card too!
ReplyDeleteHi Christina Love the colors you've used.The gold goes great with the leaves. Have a great day and stay warm, Vicki L Phillips
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