Thursday 27 November 2008

Birthday Card

This is a slightly unusual card, but I really like it.





It started life as a mini canvas and ended up as a birthday card for the very sweet Karin. Playing with inks on the canvas was fun, and layers of colour built up quite easily. I also wanted to get a feeling of nature, dimension and texture on the piece and the elements came together well. A boring card backing just wasn't good enough, but the embossed metal sheet coloured with alcohol inks was the answer to that problem.

TFL x

10 comments:

Karin said...

This mini canvas card is a masterpiece. You've managed to capture so much in it Audrey and having the embossed metal backing makes it double sided. Thank you is beautiful :o)

joanne wardle said...

what a wonderful unique idea for a birthday card. great work Audrey

Kaz said...

this is really original and stunning Audrey, lucky Karin, I love the back especially that's a gorgeous colour effect and the script is amazing. LOVE this, you're always very unique Audrey and I love that about you. x

Scrappelise said...

Unusual, but so stylish! I like that card very, very much Audrey!

Seona said...

Such an original idea Audrey - it's fantastic!

Kathy said...

love the embossed metal, did you make it? Its a fab card. I love the way you try out all different materials!

Paula J Atkinson said...

Very beautiful & unique creation.I love individual ideas like this makes them all the more special.

Elisa said...

Original & beautiful Audrey. Left you an award in my blog.

Chris said...

This is a wonderful piece and a fab idea. Love it.

Carol Q said...

that's beautiful Audrey. love the hessian(?) it's very organic and as karin says, you've managed to capture so much!!