This is my 2nd Extreme Card Make Over post. Each Wednesday I will be taking an old card that needs a little updating and giving it an EXTREME Makeover. First, I will show you the original card and then the Extreme Made Over version. So, here we go...
This is the original card, it was hand stamped by ME! I am pretty sure I made it for a sample. I really loved this set and made a GREAT scrapbook page layout with it. But, when I was rummaging through my old card box this one caught my eye as one that could look even better with some updating. BTW - what is up with the hemp? Anyway, let's have a look at the EXTREME MAKE OVER...
Tah Dah! Better? I think so. Here's what I kept from the original, The stamped image, the brads and the Ruby Red card stock mat. The yellow's were not working for me the go around. I added a little chocolate chip to the branch with my aqua painter, right over the top of the more mustard that was there, to darken it up. The I began surgery, carefully pulling layers apart. I exchanged the Barely Banana mat for an Old Olive mat, which was spritzed with water and crinkled several times. I then sponged the edge with Chocolate Chip ink. I re-matted it all, adding the brads back as well. The Ruby Red mat also got a sponging of Chocolate Chip ink. My favorite part of this EMO was that all the new pieces I added came from my scraps. I found this 3/4 of a Top Note and thought that would work. So, I ran it through on my new Perfect Details Texture Plate. I also found this Bordering Blue piece of CS with the wood grain already stamped on it. It was 5" x 12" and was originally going to be a background for a framed art piece. But in the end I used a slightly different color of ink for that project, so this piece was cut to card size and sponged making a great card front! Next, I added a piece of chocolate taffeta ribbon, which I frayed the end and pulled one of the chocolate threads to give it this distressed and ruffled look. Lastly, I added a little Crystal Effects to the apples to give them a little sheen.
I love this made over version! It has great texture and dimension, which is what I think really gives a handmade card that special something that sets it apart from something you would just buy. So, let me know your thoughts on Card#2!
AND, last but not least..... The winner of last weeks EMO card is.....
AMANDA!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, Amanda! She will be at my Ladies Night out tomorrow night, and will have a little something extra to take home with her!
Happy Stampin'
Carrie
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