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Sunday, August 23, 2015

Happy Birthday, Eric!

Here is the birthday card I made for our son, whose birthday is today. I used a piece of copper for the main panel. I embossed it with a Darice embossing folder from a set called "Nature." After embossing, I used a lighter to heat the copper to discolor it. (I bought the copper and lighter at a stamping store in Branson several years ago. Haven't used them very often.) I matted with black. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up! Kind of weird for me to use a colored card base:) This card is similar to a card that my friend, Bonnie, made when she was over "playing" with me recently.

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11 comments:

  1. ShoshiAugust 23, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    This is really, really lovely, Lynette - so stylish and sharp, and just right for a male card! The copper is amazing, and I love the contrast with the blue background. I am sure your son will love it.

    Shoshi

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  2. bonnie32002August 23, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    The copper panel must look stunning in real life!

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  3. SheriAugust 23, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    I really like this one and love that you used colored cardstock as well. The copper is very cool!

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  4. themachuseAugust 23, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  5. Heartwarmers from VickiAugust 23, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Using that folder for a masculine card is a great idea! I need to remember that!

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  6. Joan VAugust 23, 2015 at 8:25 PM

    Wow, so creative. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Leslie MillerAugust 24, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Love the copper panel! A friend gave me some copper which she heated like this. I die cut some, but haven't tried embossing. Now, where did I put that stuff? The copper color looks very nice with the blue/green card base. Happy birthday to Eric!

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  8. UnknownAugust 26, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    Wow! Just WOW!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 17, 2017 at 8:03 AM

    Just came across your card on Pinterest...absolutely stunning!

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  10. CharliJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:06 PM

    I LOVE this!
    Question: did you do something 'special' to the edges of the copper so it's not sharp? I would love to try this.
    Thanks for sharing your work.

    Charli

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  11. DariaMay 11, 2017 at 9:52 PM

    Beautiful!

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