Fly Girl LTC

I am really happy with the way this card turned out. I had to play around with it a bit before I came up with the final design.  I used three different patterned papers for this card which is way outside of my comfort zone.  In the past I had not played around with stamping onto patterned paper much either, so I really wanted to try that with this card.  I colored the image with Prisma pencils and blended the colors with odorless mineral spirits.  This is the first time I have tried my hand at shading. It's not bad for a first attempt; but, I do hope to get better with more practice.  Overall I have to admit this is my favorite card that I have made since I have gotten back into making LTC's.  It doesn't seem to show up as well in the pictures as it does in person though.  I will definitely be playing around with more patterned paper in the future!  

Lady Celia LTC

This is the first LTC I have made in over 2 1/2 years.  I am really trying to push myself creatively and try things that are outside of my comfort zone .  For this card I decided to play with layering.  I ended up with three layers of paper and an additional layer using a second embossed stamp which I carved after the original card design seemed to be lacking to me.  I also finished the back of the card using the second stamp.  I have always loved getting LTC's with the back of the card finished, so this time around I am challenging myself to finish the back of my cards.  

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This is an image I am working with to create a card for the You Rock! swap.  My original idea did not pan out as I hoped, so I have had to go back to the drawing board to redesign this card.  I think I am happy with the new design though and will post it when I complete the first card.