Monday, April 28, 2014

Remember



Today's card incorporates two of the new April releases from Die-Versions:  Remember Express Edge Mini and the Hexagon Punch Border.

One of the things I like to do is to try and recycle items that come in my junk mail.  This Dream Catcher, which was originally a key ring, was one of them.  I started thinking about the various rubber stamps I have and remembered having a couple that centered around the word "dream".  This Stampers Anonymous (CMS 037) rubber stamp was heat embossed using Sparkle N Sprinkle's Native American embossing powder.  I also carefully sprinkled more of the embossing powder on top of the black cardstock and heat set it from the bottom.  (See you don't have to use Frantage powders to get that same look.  Try what you've already got on hand first.) 

To create the background, I started off by cutting a piece of white cardstock the size I wanted and then die cut the Hexagon Punch Border die all the way across the panel until the entire area was cut out.  Distress Inks (Salty Ocean, Vintage Photo, and Squeezed Lemonade) came out next to ink up the white cardstock.  The Remember Express Edge Mini was adhered to the side of the now colored background panel.

A little distressing along the edges of the card base and you're all ready to go catch some dreams.

17 comments:

McCrafty's Cards said...

Fabulous Anne, I love the dream catcher and the sentiment
Kevin xx

Shona Erlenborn said...

This is so eye-catching!! The Native American embossing powder is the perfect color for your project! Love the frantaged look to!

rachel said...

such a super card Anne - I love the dream catcher - wonderful xx

Lisa said...

This is absolutely gorgeous, Anne!! I love the dream catcher - what an awesome touch!! The colors and design are just fabulous!! Love this!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Lori Kobular said...

Really love all the details on this card!! I think I am going to have to get that embossing powder ~ it is so pretty!!

Donna Ellis said...

Such an interesting technique, Anne! WONDERFUL colors which work beautifully with the dream catcher - It's a beautiful card! hugs, de

Linda Simpson said...

Fabulous, love the sentiment and the dream catcher is gorgeous.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Mayras Designs said...

This is very beautiful !!! I love the colors , and design !!!
Hugs,
Mayra

jimlynn said...

Another WOW! We get these in the mail alot too - and now I know I can use one on a card. So beautiful.
LYnn

Annie said...

Stunning Anne.. I love the wonderful colors and the dream catcher is perfect. I have a dream catcher right by my bed.
TFS and best wishes
Annie x

Shirley said...

Wow, Anne! What a beautiful card and tribute to Dream Catchers and Native Americans too! I did a minor in Cultures when I did my master's and this is beautiful!!

nwilliams6 said...

So pretty Anne! Love the color of ef you looked and how you did the extra powder - looks lovely! The dream weaver is so cool. What a lovely card!!! Hugz!

Shelly Schmidt said...

WOWZA Ann! This is awesome- love the dream catcher- and love the color of embossing powder you used!

Sandy said...

Anne your card is wonderful - gorgeous colors. I love the sentiment so much I went and bought that stamp set!
Sandy xx

Tammy said...

Beautiful, love the dream catcher and feathers and the sentiment is so touching!

Joan Ervin said...

What a genious idea to use the dream catcher and I love the sentiment stamp you used...this is beautiful, Anne!!!!

NanaConnie said...

Magnificent, Anne! Love the dream catcher and your color combo.