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I am so happy to share with you a card made from the latest set of Smeared Ink stamps I’ve received! The Holy City, and I LOVE it!!! It consists of photos of cemeteries and churches, plus a couple of wonderful crows! Here’s my first card using this incredible set.

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I stamped the main image on white cardstock and then colored in the image with chalk. I love the soft look the colors have…there’s no definite edge of one color or another, they all kind of blend together. Here’s a close up.

Sleep2

This card reminds me of Salem (I’m saying that a lot lately aren’t I?). There are some beautiful cemeteries there, and I always love to visit them and just spend some quiet time there. This image really takes me back to those memories…

Sleep3

The background image is also from Holy City. It’’s a window from a cathedral. I inked the window in Black Lightning Brilliance Ink from Tsukineko… it’s gorgeous. It’s black with a metallic gold in it. I embossed it and then I inked the edges of the card in Walnut Stain Distress Ink. I pop-dotted my cemetery and then wrote “sleep…” in a metallic black Sakura pen.

I think this card is very tranquil. I don’t find it to be morbid. What do you think??? Have an inspiring day!

Comments

~Lady B~ said…
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June 4, 2010 at 3:10 PM
~Lady B~ said…
Very tranquil indeed. Sometime I'll share a cemetery story or two with you.
June 4, 2010 at 8:33 PM
Beth said…
Oh, this is a freaking COOL card!! Awesome!
June 4, 2010 at 8:49 PM
CraftyMomOf3 said…
Gorgeous Alison!! Very serene. You did an amazing job. The muted colors are perfect and so tangible!! Simply divine.

xoxo
June 5, 2010 at 6:51 AM
Alyssa S said…
Stunning! Love all the detail in the image and how you brought out just a few areas with color.
June 5, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Erica said…
Wow! I love the feel of this card. Creepy and peaceful. How do you do that? Great work hun! Hugs, Eri
June 5, 2010 at 5:24 PM
Kelli Green aka Cajunstampingqueen said…
Ladybird, that is awesome!!! I love love love it! It's great! I can't wait to get that set!
June 5, 2010 at 8:09 PM
Laura B said…
I love the way you colored this one!

hugs,
Laura
June 10, 2010 at 5:05 PM
Cheryl Valadez said…
I LOVE this card! The image is sublime and the subtle addition of color gives it a very surreal look. Plus the handwritten sentiment in the corner is the absolute perfect way to finish it off! Gorgeous!
June 15, 2010 at 12:58 AM
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