I was distressed like the ink!

OK, that's a big exaggeration but I decided to use a color I absolutely never use -- purple!  And I ended up with a look that stumped me at first.   It's just so dark for me.  But for heaven's sake I can't always use the same colors!  :-)   Here is the result and then I'll give you instructions....

I started with a manila tag.  I used clear embossing powder to stamp this Hero Arts background image and then heat embossed with black embossing powder.  See how the embossed look is a little spotty?  That was actually intentional.  For a more solid black look I could have used black ink for the embossing.  Once it was cooled and dried I started with Ranger's Distress Ink in dusty concord (the color I obviously bought but never use!).  Over top of that went Broken China (a favorite).  And then I used some Black Soot along the edges.   In the end I kind of liked the result.  Just goes to show that I need to leave my comfort zone every once in awhile.

Other supplies:  Bazzill cardstock; Creative Impression silk ribbon; SEI button; Hero Arts greeting stamp (stamped using Black Soot Distress ink)

Comments

[Heather]

I love this card Jana. Thanks for explaining how you created it. I think the colours turned out really well. It's such a beautiful card.

[Roz Rhorer]

Beautiful and elegant. I need to get some more of these inks. So far I've only gotten one, a red, and like you with purple I never use red. Why that's the first I bought I can't say. I think I will like it more when I get some more colors.

[Jennifer]

Love it! Broken china over dusty concord, I wouldn't have even thought of that combo. I love the outcome. You are definitely filling my inspiration cup this week!

[Shereen]

It's beautiful. I think sympathy cards are tough. This one is just lovely.

[jennifer mcguire]

LOVE IT!

[katherine]

Jana~ it was a great color, I love it~

[Tina in Springboro]

I LOVE THIS CARD~~I am going to go and buy those colors this weekend!! Have to have them - LOVE IT!!!!

[Tina in Springboro]

OH, PLEASE put on Etsy so I can buy it!!!!! :)

[Lisa D. Atha]

Jana,

Gorgeous card, so elegant. Why not purple? It looks like there are more blue tones than purple, unless that is the camera's fault. Anyways, it is gorgeous.

Lisa A.

[Sandi N.]

Jana

Feel free to work out of your comfort zone any time. These colors look great together.

In fact I am sending a link to DH these colors are his favorite.

Thanks for sharing.

Sandi N.