I had a card class last night and one of the ladies asked to make the faux brad card that I made HERE. So, here is the one I came up with last night.
I love the colors, even though it is not one I usually use, Cajun Craze. The DSP is some retired Dusty Durango from last year, but it is a perfect match! The stamp set is also retired, but it is a nice one that I use to make cards for people in church, and I won't get rid of it, called Refuge and Strength. I stamped the sentiment, punched it out and then hand cut the mat.
The brads are punched cajun CS covered in crystal effects, but as you can see, I did not stop there. My cross looks like an acrylic piece, since I put a layer on that, as well. This way, a simple card gets a real POP for that Wow factor that we always want. Such a simple thing to do, that produces really nice results. Try it today, tootles, have fun and happy stamping!!
Hi Julie! I love this card :)
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Posted by: Lori Turner | February 07, 2011 at 09:03 PM
This is gorgeous-love,love, LOVE it!
Posted by: Ann English | February 05, 2011 at 06:53 PM
Wonderful, I love everything you do, I come here often, thanks for sharing your journey with all of us.
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Posted by: Leanne | February 05, 2011 at 11:18 AM
I love your faux brads! Have you done the tutorial for the never ending card? I am so looking forward to that!
Posted by: Ann | February 05, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Love the faux brads and the crystal effects is now on my wish list. Thanks for sharing.
You are awesome!
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi Street | February 04, 2011 at 08:58 PM
A really lovely card...a STRONG card! I love the sentiment! :o)
Posted by: Nancy | February 04, 2011 at 02:19 PM
Love this design!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | February 04, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Beautiful card! Love the colors..
Posted by: Rhonda | February 04, 2011 at 01:50 PM
Wow! I love this card. Great job! Hugs!!
Posted by: Becky Jo | February 04, 2011 at 01:23 PM
Beautiful card, Julie! I wouldn't get rid of that stamp set either - perfect for your church family! Hugs...
Posted by: Patti J. | February 04, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Beautiful! I too have this stamp set & I won't let mine go either!
Posted by: Peggy Maier | February 04, 2011 at 09:50 AM
hey i didnt see the finished product last night! looks fantastic! and im totally gonna do the faux brads more!
Posted by: Lisa H | February 04, 2011 at 09:41 AM