My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

White on White with Retro Rubber!

Welcome, blogging friends! Hope you and yours are healthy and safe.
Today's card share is one of my all time favorites I think!
(are we allowed to say that about our own cards? giggle)



I am swooning in delight to guest design for:
Loving those old stamps!


It's always a pleasure seeing new twists put to old rubber.
This is one of my favorite challenges because my old rubber finally sees the light of day and emerges very HAPPILY! Try new techniques with your old rubber.

The theme this time is "White Out!"


I am featuring an old, old wood stamp that was gifted to me (but has never seen ink) circa 2002 by a friend whose last name is Berry! So cute since the name of the company is Holly Berry - here is their Facebook Page, and another link to the stamp image called "Garden Maze Medallion" which is available in cling or wood (and a sample from their website).



image close up of my card:




Since the theme is WHITE OUT, I dug out something "new" - English Lace Handmade Paper - this cottony paper boasts deeply embossed imagery so detailed, that you can see the stitching of the eyelet lace. It also has a nice sheen giving the appearance of fabric. In addition, the back side of the paper is absorbent for mixed media applications. Even after running it through the die cut machine a few times for the detailed die cut, you can see how deeply embossed it still is:

 

The image was stamped with VersaMark Ink, heat embossed with Gold Detail embossing powder, and cut out for dimension.
Check out the sheen on the embossed paper:



Lots of layers:



Dimension to show off the pretty shapes:



Gold Detail embossing powder also frames the base image, while Celestial Glitter (gold with transparent highlights) accents the gold frame. Nuvo Medium Tip Glue Pen was applied to various parts of the image and dredged with either Celestial Glitter or Starfire Ultrafine Transparent Glitter.

Nuvo Glitter Accents (Aztec Gold and Fresh Snowfall) were applied in the small gold areas and as large dots on two of the layers.

Here's a peek at the texture:



A pretty gold-embossed sentiment from the Botanical Orchids Rubber Stamp Set (also available digitally) helps personalize the creation, tied with white twine to continue the White Out effect:



The Finished Creation:



Thanks for stopping by. How about inking up one of your beloved Oldie but Goodies and playing along? White on White is an easy way to bring an old stamp to life!

Products Used:

Challenges I'm playing in:
  1. Card Mania Challenges #100 Monochromatic Theme 2/1
  2. Classic DT Open Challenge #21 Anything Goes for a DT 2/1
  3. Crafty Cardmakers #203 "Bling's The Thing" 1/26 (1-28) C15
  4. Dragonfly Dreams (Jan) Anything Goes 2/4
  5. Pammie's Inky Pinkies #1802 Anything Goes 1/22
  6. Simpy Create Too Challenge #134 Embossing (I have used both wet and dry) 2/2 #2
  7. Sisterhood of Crafters (Jan 10) "Frame It" 1/23
  8. Sweet Stampin' (Jan 13) Lots of Layers (9 layers plus the tag) 1/20
  9. Use Your Stuff Challenge #295 Monochromatic 1/22
  10. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #30 (Anything for a DT) 2/15  #2


Stamping Hugs,



57 comments:

KraftyKoolKat said...

Such beautiful work Donna. Your work is always amazing.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

KarinsArtScrap said...

this is gorgeous Donna very chique
Gr Karin

Chris said...

Elegant and gorgeous! The stamp looks wonderful layered up like this, love your lacy paper...altogether a stunning card, no wonder it's a favourite!
hugs
Chris
x

Donna Phelan said...

Oh WOW! Yes, you are lol I can see why. This. Is. Gorgeous. The white on white theme is a beautiful 'technique' and I just ordered one of those mono sand erasers as I tend to smudge all the white with some ink lol I love your layers, that's a given :) But your design and choice of stamps and cutting and sparkle is AMAZING! Wow...wow....WOW!!!

Bunny said...

This is one fabulous card, Donna. I love everything about it. The glitter, the gold, the eyelet paper.......fantastically beautiful. [Bunny]

Debbie Mageed said...

Only one word can I find to come close to describing this card for me: STUNNING! I love every single loving detail of this card, which is why I love ALL of your cards. This is simply a piece of art that you can now send to a loved one (once you're ready to part with it :D) I always find something to add to my "must have" list when I leave your blog. Thank you so much for being our Guest Designer at Retro Rubber and hope you can play with us again soon!!

April said...

Oh how gorgeous! I love this card!

Linda Simpson said...

WOW this is very elegant. Love the design and gorgeous sparkle.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Jackie T said...

Hi Donna this is a stunning card I love it. The design is amazing. I can see why it is one of your favourites. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Sue said...

Hi Donna, That is stunning.

Hope you are having a good day. Sue

Lisa said...

Oh my goodness, it's one of my favorites, too, Donna!! Wow!! It's so elegant and gorgeous!! I love everything about it!! The sparkle is amazing!! The dimension is fabulous!! Wow!! You've showcased that stamp to perfection!! This is stunning, my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Leslie Miller said...

Oh. My. Word. Fantastic, Donna! The gold with the white and all the texture and dimension... sigh... I think this is one of the best challenges and I haven't played in it for quite a while. When you make something this gorgeous you really wonder what took you so long to get around to using the stamp, right? This is just exquisite, the sentiment is perfect, and, ohhhh, that paper!

SD pooja said...

Wow your card has turned out so Elegant !! Ought to be favorite ;)

Unknown said...

Hi Donna wow what a stunning card and I love your design

Hugs Debs xxx

https://debsartliffscards.blogspot.co.uk/

Darlene said...

Jaw dropping gorgeous Donna! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘Frame It’ challenge and please come back again soon!
Darlene
one of the 'Sistahs'
The Sisterhood of Crafters
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please come for a visit!

cotnob said...

This is absolutely stunning Donna, so many fabulous details and lots of great dimension - such an elegant design, a beautiful card.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

pam said...

Stunningly beautiful card design Donna, remember so well these being demonstrated on TV shopping channel years ago and of course had to buy them, think I used them once! there are a few stamps designs in the collection..
Love what you have created, white and gold so pretty, but such a lot of stamping and hand cutting..
Hugs Pam x

Janis Lewis said...

Beautiful. Thanks for joining us at Simply Create Too.

Shona Erlenborn said...

This is gorgeous Donna! Loving the white and gold of course and with all your dimensional layers this makes an absolutely stunning piece of work. Absolutely amazing!

Ina G said...

Hi Donna! Haven't forgotten you lol. What an amazingly beautiful card you have created here. So much depth with all those layers and shimmer and shine. A truly stunning piece of art. Love it in the white on white. As always Thanks for all the details. Hugs.

Mia said...

Fabulous card and an amazing stamp, Donna. I LLLLLLove it!!! Beautiful! Kisses, my friend.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Oh, my! This is so gorgeous and I do believe this is one of the best you have ever done too. So elegant looking with the gold and the white. And, your dies are the most intricate and wonderful. I love the eyelet look. Wow!

Linda Vich said...

Wow, Donna! Magnificent card!

Conniecrafter said...

That is just gorgeous, I remember doing something similar years ago, can't remember the name of the stamp line, may have been outline stamps, I totally love that eyelet paper, really makes such great texture and adds to the elegance of the card, the gold was a great choice with it!!

Jan Clothier said...

Oh my word, Donna! Beautiful! This reminds me not of papercraft but of Jacobean embroidery, it's so textured and intricate. So glad that you are our guest designer at Retro Rubber this week!

DIANA L. said...

Wowzer!! Gorgeous card Donna, Ilove all your layers, cuts and embossing stunning creation

Karenladd said...

Oh yes Donna, we are absolutely allowed to have our favorites!! These lacy layers,with the gold embossing makes for such a gorgeous and elegant design. That eyelet paper is fabulous too!

Valerija said...

Gorgeous card. Love the layering.
Valerija xx

Pamellia said...

What a beautiful card Donna! White on white is a difficult one to pull off, but you sure did it with elegance and flair! The amazing pearl paper and intricate layers, the gold trims and iridescent accents, the amazing design and fabulous layering... it's a work of art my friend. I love it!!

We got another light and fluffy snowfall this week and I took over a thousand photos outside! I finally found the Chickadees, just a few degrees warm up in the weather, and they came flocking out from their hiding spots!! I just can't get enough of this wonderful winter we are having. Hope you are having good weather, sending hugs :)

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Goodness!! Donna, this is gorgeous!!! Oh my!!! This image is beautiful but you took it to another level with all the amazing detailing and fussy cutting and glittery goodness.
I'm so happy you are our Guest Designer at RETRO RUBBER this week, thank you for sharing this lovely, glorious card with us.
Big Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.

Becky said...

Wowza. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.

Monica said...

Hi Donna,

Your card is exquisite - it reminds me of intricate fabric. How do you produce such fascinating works of art?

Hope you are well, my dear friend.

Lots of love,

Monica

Margaret Mifsud said...

Your card is absolutely gorgeous Donna! Love the effect of the pearl paper, the intricate layers and the irridescent accents. So elegant and beautiful! Thank you for playing along with us at Crafty Cardmakers. x

Janice said...

A truly stunning card Donna. White on white is a favourite of mine, but with the gold...it’s so elegant!
Janice x

nwilliams6 said...

Amazing cards, Donna. Wow! I saw this on pintrest and had to come tell you how gorgeous they are!!! Wonderfully inspiring. Hugz

Chris said...

Thanks for sharing this beautiful card At Sweet Stampin'...a perfect entry for our 'layers' challenge.
xx

Silvis Kreativstube said...

Hallo liebe Donna,
eine wunderschöne Karte hast du gestaltet. So viele Details hast du gearbeitet. Ich bin begeistert von der Gestaltung. Traumhaft schön. Ganz liebe Grüße herzlichst Hugs Silvi

Pia S said...

You're the queen of glitters and die cutting! Of course you're proud of this card, I would've been too, it looks extraordinary!

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Gorgeous card Donna xx
Thank you for sharing with us here today at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

Dianne DT for the World Wide Open Design Team Challenge

missgailly said...

Oh my GOODNESS! This is such a stunningly beautiful card! Thanks for playing along at USE YOUR STUFF - Gail

Keen Crafter's Hand Made Goodies said...

This is just a lovely project love everything about it Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

Michelle DT Owner/Admin for http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/...

Chrissy said...

Beautiful and very classy..
Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

Chrissy DT   http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/...


Annettes Hobby Rosettes said...

Oh my, what a fabulously design project you have created here. Great illustrated pics and end result is just amazing. Just full of total gorgeousness. Lovely result and lovely work as always.
Thank you for sharing with us here today at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

Annette DT Registered Owners/Admin for World Wide Open Design Team Challenge

crafty-stamper said...

Absolutely gorgeous Donna,beautiful dies and love the gold/white and sparkle
Carol x

MaryH said...

Hi Donna, Happy New Year. Yes, indeed you are allowed to have a favorite of your own cards! This one might be mine as well. (but then next time that one will be!) I love, love this wonderful lace paper. Don't think I've seen or heard of this before, so thanks for including a link. This is a beautifully designed medallion and I like your idea to cut it apart to create the gorgeous dimension. Of course the gold & the glitters with all that wonderful white...oh my. What's not to like. Also like the framework layering too. You do that so well. TFS & Hope all has been well for you so far in 2018. And that you're staying warm. I know your area had some frostiness! Brr. TFS & Have a super weekend. Hugs

aussie aNNie said...

Congrats De, what a glorious and beautiful card, love this one..x [aNNie]

NanaConnie said...

Gorgeous white on white work, Donna, and I love the little splashes of gold! FYI, this card took a Top 3 spot over at Pammie's Inky Pinkies so a huge congrats to you, too. :-D

An Occasional Genius said...

Utterly stunning card Donna! xx

KT Fit Kitty said...

Oh WOW, Donna! This is absolutely gorgeous! You have outdone yourself with all of these laers, the white, the gold - beautiful! Just popping in to thank you for the warm welcome back to my blog! I am doing things differently now and won't be able to visit much but wanted to say hello! Enjoy your evening!

Irene said...

Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

Irene DT for http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/......

Jane Knudsen said...

Hi Donna! Thank you so much for being a guest designer for Retro Rubber! We are equally swooning to showcase your talent! This card is truly a stunner - so intricate that until you read your post - you don't get how many layers there were to this card. Spectacular! Thank you again! jane

Lin said...

Wow Donna, this is a stunner. So much work has gone into it and the detail and design is just divine.

Thank you for sharing in my 'bling' challenge.

Lin
Crafty Cardmakers

sarascloset said...

Thanks for the snowball, Donna! Wow! I can see why your STUNNING card is your favorite! I have to agree! Words are escaping me, but I have to say my jaw dropped to the floor when I opened your blog. So much to delight in--the shimmer, the gorgeous layering, the lace paper (squeal!) and the lovely white on white with touches of gold! Perfectly elegant is what it is! I'm so happy you shared your process and links. (I visited them all and have found some things I will need to add to my wish list! Downsize, my foot!) I have some old OUTLINES stamps that are similar, and have never seen the light of day. I just may have to give this idea a try! Sending warm hugs! (And lots of rain!)

Dr Sonia S V said...

WOW this is spectacular Donna...the white and gold is fabulous ....and the pattern so cleverly designed!!! YOu are so creative....have I ever told that to you!!! Hehe I know I have said it a dozens times before...!!!
Cheers
Dr Sonia

Beebeebabs said...

Wow weeee absolutely gorgeous as always - thanks for sharing the tutorial!!!

Sue said...

I love white on white cards, especially when they are touched with gold!
Wow, I remember these stamps, and have some too. I recently parted with some though. Lots of fussy cutting to get to this beautiful card you have created. Love the eyelet paper too. Beautiful layers. Need to look and see what I saved of these stamps. I have also been using some of my old stamps.
Gorgeous card with lots of love put into it, as always, Donna.

Hugs
Sue

Shirley said...

Beautiful make the white on white is so elegant. I also had that stamp but not sure what happened to it. Probably lent it out and never got it back.

Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.