I used the pretty new Simon Says Stamp Large Stitched Maple die from their latest Cheer and Joy release to make a thank you card with Fall in mind...
I used my Ranger Vintaj Arte copper foil, die cut it, pulled off the adhesive paper and layered it with white cardstock. I then lit it with a lighter and burned it a bit to change the color of the copper to shades of orange (SO much fun)!! I used a lighter that is like a torch...when I originally saw this technique done, it was done with a small torch, so a lighter is much more doable, but a torch-type lighter. I added a layered Simon Thanks die cut, and used a couple Simon Stitched rectangle dies to complement the leaf. I used a piece of kraft/copper patterned paper for the background that I had gotten in the $1 section of Target a couple/few years ago. Here's a close up...
Maple leaves are my love...love the copper foil too, so a win win...great fun:)!!
Thanks for visiting me today!!
Hugs!! Lisa
Very ornate design.Great 3D look.I want one!
ReplyDeletecard is lovely, thanks for sharing. Marlene
ReplyDeleteJust stunning! And don't you just love when a piece of paper you bought years ago is just the right thing for a project?!? And who says hoarding paper is a bad thing?
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent card and I love the way you used heat on the leaf to pick up other hues from oxidation to the metal foil The leaf looks brilliant on the white card base.
ReplyDeleteI agree w Karen in that it's a stunning card! thanx for sharing, including the technique used to alter the copper; it's a t'riffic idea and much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Lisa. I would never have thought to torch the copper foil. Thanks for the tip.
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