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Wednesday 13 October 2010

GC74 - VERSAMARK


Hi,

The piece I made for Gingersnap Creations this week is a Large Postcard (Carte Postale). The papers I used were RLB. The stamps are Paper Artsy, Basic Grey, TJ Designs and a freebie from Craft Stamper.

Not being that well acquainted or practised with the versatilities of Versamark mine is very basic; the crowns at the top of the postcard are clear embossed and Queen is embossed in white embossing powder. Other products used are micro beads, pearl pins, crackle glaze, distress inks, Inka Gold and my pet spiders...........which have just noticed one spider has started already to spin a web.........hmmm ... a crafting spider....thats all I need.......lol

To see some really great ideas of using Versamark just pop over to Gingersnaps there are some fab pieces.

Despite my shortcomings of experience I hope you enjoy my Postcard ' A Cat can Look at a Queen'...............have a happy day and take care. Annette x

53 comments:

Hells said...

Wowee I'm the first to comment. This is fab Nettie. GORGEOUS colours. Just love it. Love Hells xx

G Peplow said...

Hi Annette, I love the colours of this piece, simply gorgeous. You seem to have embraced Halloween wholeheartedly, great fun:0) xx

Brenda Brown said...

Blue and gold together - woweee looks stunning. Love the elements you have used. B xxx

Doreen said...

Ooh Annette this is just fabulous.I love it.xxx

Terry said...

Oh Netty this is fabulous and certainly not basic! Love this!

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful use of colors and embossing! Wonderful mix of stamps too!

Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate said...

Very basic? I think not! Very beautiful.

Yvonne said...

Whoa, this is a really cool piece, Annette!

Donna said...

OOooh...I love this Netty, the colours are lush, and I love the way you have put all the elements together so beautifully. Certainly NOT basic!!
Donna x

Limarea said...

Beautiful color, very nice :)

joanne wardle said...

lovely piece. I hope you enjoy being a GS visiting artist. Thanks for your comment. I find the trick to watermarking is just choosing the right shade of card to work on. it must be pale, but not too pale, for some reason I find blue works well

Junibears said...

Now just look at this Netty! I couldn't do that. It's brilliant. Hugs xx

johanna said...

aaah, blue and gold go together so well!!

Kim B said...

That is so beautiful. I need some suggestions for some classes or some good books --I love your work so if you have a chance let me know what you recommend...
Hugs,
Kim
PS your birthday is really halloween?????

Zoechaos said...

Fabulous smashing image and the spiders are great fun. xx Zoe

PetraB said...

totally love it, it is so cool

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh Netty,
I love it and love the colors!!!!! It's dreamy and beautiful!!!
Watching the miners on t.v. and blogging at the same time!! Praying for their safety and hoping that they all get out...
XO

Daniele said...

this does look fabby Annette, glad you found some spiders.....scary
hugs

Beverly G said...

Nothing basic here, all very effective, love how you brought in the gold crowns, cat and spider. I loved the previous piece also.

Annika said...

I have no idea how this Inca Gold product looks like but I sure love the results!!! And where does one get cute pet spiders like that???? Gorgeous!
Hugs
Annika

Martina said...

Stunning design, Netty! This looks great.

Jennifer said...

Hi Netty. Again a stunning work of art, wonderful colours xx Jenny xx

Dragonlady said...

Wow Nettie, this is so different and I love it.

Hugs Ali x

Meggymay said...

Definately not basic, its brilliant, love your colours.

Terri Kahrs said...

Wow! Just look at all of these wonderful comments - and you deserve every one of them for this pretty piece! Hugs, Terri xoxo

coops said...

wow this is stunning netty.great colours and i love all the amazing details :D

xx coops xx

Mandy said...

Oh hun what are you on about basic, one is talking out ones bottom this is stunning, fab choice of stamps and colours, love it.
Nutty Nettie you make me laugh so much mrs, thanks so much for your lovely comment, the housework has slipped badly, I actually didn't hoover today as far too busy with DT cards feeling the need to now but don't think hubbs would be too pleased as he's tucked up in bed lol
hugs Mandy xx

Brenda Brown said...

Hi Annette - following on from our messages. I lived in St Ives and Hemingford Grey near Huntingdon when I was young, that was my connection to the River Ouse. Bedford isn't that far away - small world sometimes isn't it. B xxxxx

cheryl said...

oh wow hun you really have created,one stunning piece of work here hun just love the colors you have used,hugs cheryl xx

Electra said...

I love all the treasures and trinkets you've used, Annette. It's just magical!

Faye said...

Netty, I think it's really beautiful and I'm so glad you said how you made it.

Helen said...

This is so good! Love the image totally.

Sarah Anderson said...

Just my colours! Love how you've combined all the different elements :)

Christina said...

Really a gorgeous card Nettie! Like always!
Hugs Kristel

kayc said...

Just love it. All the details and the colour. Kathleen x

McCrafty's Cards said...

I love it, its fabulous the colours are gorgeous.
Kevin xx

Anonymous said...

This is a fabulous piece Annette! x

Esther said...

ooh..haven't looked at this challenge yet but I love Versamark so am hot footing it over right now..this is lovely, beautiful colours - not so keen on the spiders LOL ! Esther xx

Andrea C said...

you should think about opening up a gallery to sell all of your wonderful artwork you would make a lot of dosh, gorgeous colours and wonderful work x

Linda M. Cain said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous colors! Love it!

Rosietoes said...

Love the colours in this creation -there's no end to your creativity Nettie - wonderful stuff.

Edna x

JoAnne said...

Love it Annette, and Jest a Minute is fabulous also!!!

Cindy Adkins said...

Hi Netty,
So good to hear from you!!! I hope you're doing well...I've been busy all day and finally got back and got my stuff posted...I hope you'll come over and see my Marie Antoinette--it will make you laugh! XO
Cindy

Ali Manning said...

This is totally stunning, Annette! Thanks for being part of the team this month!

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Thanks for dropping by, I am so in awe of paper crafting and your digital work. I do a little of everything, but paper!. you are so talented, they are just gorgeous

Carol

maxine said...

Wow this is stunning Annette I love it. Sorry I have not been over to your blog for a while, I have not had much time for blogging at the minute, I hope you are well hugs Maxine

Unknown said...

Oh a lovely example Netty love the colours you have chosen and those stamps are fitting

Love Dawn xx

Pop's Cards said...

What a fab image in gorgeous bright colours, big hugs love Pops x x x

Linda Brun said...

Netty, really beautiful colors and the image is so cool!!
Wishing you a great weekend. Hugs

Anonymous said...

So cool! I love this piece! It has such wonderful energy!

Beverly G said...

Thanks for the encouragement to enter at Gingersnap, WOW, lots of talent there. Of course, I think you're the tops!

Anonymous said...

Love this Annette. S x

CuddlyBunny said...

Beautiful piece! I love the name, too "A Cat can Look at a Queen" ... AWESOME!