I love New Orleans and have been there several times, but never during Mardi Gras.... it's one of those things on my to-do list! My card features some of the wonderful Mardi Gras images from Carnival Dreams. I decided to get all artsy and shabby with this one. First, I embossed the main image with some seriously glittery gold embossing powder from Zing! This stuff means business! Then I pulled out my tiny Cotman watercolor set and colored in the image. Here's a little close-up so you can see the sparkle:
The background panel is some of Tim's Distress Ink Core'dinations paper, run through a fleur de lis embossing folder and sanded. I added a bit of gold Stickles to the harlequins. I also diecut a green fleur de lis, and punched a little tag with the sentiment. Some funky trim finishes it off - perfect for a Fat Tuesday party invite!
Now, for a little enabling... here's the announcement direct from the Queen Rogue herself:
"Rogue Redhead Designs is pleased to announce two new releases, Just Sayin' and Carnival Dreams, to brighten up your winter! Each is whimsical in its own way and sure to be a crowd pleaser. Our Just Sayin' plate is a full-size rubber stamp plate with focal images, sentiments, decorative elements and a full-size background. Order this new full-size plate before February 25, 2012 and get it for the introductory price of $17.60, a 20% savings over its regular retail price of $22.00.
Our second new release is a fabulous new mini featuring the art of New England artist K. Dunn. This newest addition to the Beautifully Dunn range comes just in time for Mardi Gras and Valentine's Day. It features beautiful-drawn free-flowing images of love and enchantment. Romance, mystery and a joyous spirit infuse this collection. Order this new mini collection before February 25, 2012 and get it for the introductory price of $6.00, a 20% savings over its regular retail price of $7.50.
Want both our new releases? During our sale, get our January 2012 Release Bundle including both Just Sayin' and Carnival Dreams for the low price of $22.00! We are also offering our Rogue's Choice Bundle, which includes the popular Relish Reading and Milliner Misses collections, for the same low price of $22.00! For the romantics in the crowd, we have created a Beautifully Dunn True Love Bundle including Snow Hugs, Candy Kisses and Carnival Dreams for the limited-time price of $33.00. Get in on these great deals now! They only last until February 25, 2012!
With the release of these new plates and bundles, Rogue Redhead Designs has also updated our website and added mounting and storage supplies to our product line. Purchase any of our unmounted rubber stamp plates by itself, with a sheet of EZ-Mount Cling Foam or with cling foam and a stamp storage panel - all with one click. Visit the individual pages of each plate for these additional choices. Just need to order EZ-Mount or stamp storage panels? Just visit our new mounting supplies section!"
Have fun! ;)
The colours are perfection for the theme of the stamps, with a touch of mystery surrounding it.
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Lynne
Gorgeous! You've made the couple look so regal! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful images.. You colored them up so fancy.. I love it.. I also would love to go to Mardi Gras.. Or just to New Orleans.. I have never been... Definitely on my bucket list.
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Perfect Mardi Gras creation.
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