Saturday, June 16, 2007

Victorian Dreamers

This weeks Daring Cardmakers is....

Dry embossing with a light box or with a die cutting machine.
Using embossing powders or triple embossing.
Using pre-embossed papers.
Embossing with found items.


...and I also have a tag swap to take part in hosted by Gillian, which is Vintage Couples (I imagine really that that meant couples as in romance, but I've done that so many times that I chose a slightly different direction using these two adorable girls.)

Bringing the two challenges together, I came up with this tag. The Dream word is embossed using the matt Adirondack powder(denim)...the leaves are stamped in shades of brown and clear embossed, and the lace is stamped onto a light coloured pre inked/printed paper in clear, clear embossed and then wiped with various brown inks to create an impression of aged lace.

Please click onto the tag to enlarge the image.

I'd also like to add that I am so grateful for all the wonderful feedback I have been receiving lately. Thanks to all who visit and take time out to leave a comment, thankyou :0) x


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53 comments:

  1. Zuzu's Blog16 June 2007 at 23:50

    Ooooooooooooooo]

    OMG Jo it is outstanding

    (god I am off again with the Jo idolisation) :-)

    But it is gorgeous though

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  2. Angela Sumner17 June 2007 at 00:45

    jo this is stunning!
    your attention to detail amazes me ! !

    BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL LOL

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  3. Barbara17 June 2007 at 02:20

    Beautiful and gorgeous all in one.

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  4. Anonymous17 June 2007 at 07:39

    Gorgeous tag! I love the aged 'lace' and the leaves falling around the girls feet. Stunning work as always Jo .

    xx

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  5. x17 June 2007 at 08:00

    Wooooooooooow, stunning work mate as always ;-)

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  6. Galina Varese17 June 2007 at 08:33

    A great tag! and a great image!
    love the lace and the fallen leaves.

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  7. Paula Whittaker17 June 2007 at 08:44

    Love your flair and creativity....the aged laced edging and cut out leaves are a super finishing touch.

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  8. Kaz17 June 2007 at 09:48

    oooooooooooo gorgeous, beautiful, lovely, nice one, stunning, and extremely LUSH. LOVE it.

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  9. Wendy - Anntaurus17 June 2007 at 09:56

    I wish you could bottle your creativity - this is just fabulous once again!

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  10. Emma17 June 2007 at 10:13

    This is amazing!! I absolutely love it, love all your work.. It's all so inspiring :o)

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  11. Nellie17 June 2007 at 10:32

    Wow Jo, yet another stunning piece of art!!

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  12. Dolly Mixtures17 June 2007 at 10:32

    So beautifully done. Love the detail of the embossed lace and leaves. Such a beautiful image too. Angela

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  13. Paula J Atkinson17 June 2007 at 10:36

    Totally stunning. The detail is amazing. You must be so proud of this one!

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  14. Sarah17 June 2007 at 10:48

    Wow! the detail on this is fab! Love your work!

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  15. Anonymous17 June 2007 at 11:01

    what abeautiful tag, love the colours and the cute image

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  16. Gillian ....17 June 2007 at 11:03

    oh wow jo!!! this tag is stunning, like that you have gone for none traditional couples :). the deatiled work with the lace and the way the leaves have justed floated around the girls feet is ingenious. thank you for taking part in this swap :) :)

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  17. Kathy17 June 2007 at 11:36

    fantastic stuff. The detail is amazing and must have taken ages. I love seeing all these vintage cards etc

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  18. Sheens17 June 2007 at 13:18

    It is gorgeous Jo! Love the lace detail, the falling leaves....all of it!

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  19. White Butterfly17 June 2007 at 13:22

    WOW fantasic Cards! love the details !!

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  20. mum-on-the-run17 June 2007 at 14:30

    That's beautiful!!

    Have just had a mooch round your blog and your work is stunning.

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  21. Caroline Moore17 June 2007 at 14:34

    Fabulous Jo - would love just a pinch of your inspiration!!!!!!

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  22. Lythan17 June 2007 at 15:07

    Ooooooooooh. That is beautiful. All the lovely details!

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  23. Angelnorth17 June 2007 at 15:49

    The lacey background is just beautiful Jo and how patient are you to cut round those leaves?! Well worht it though - they make a lovely finishing touch.

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  24. Anonymous17 June 2007 at 16:42

    I am always blown away by your incredible talent! This is yet another amazing piece. I just love your deep, rich colors and your attention to detai.

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  25. Louise (KardKrazy)17 June 2007 at 17:28

    Amazing. Thanks for showing the close-up otherwise I might have missed the fantastic details. Love it!

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  26. Rika17 June 2007 at 19:31

    Ooh, this is gorgeous, love it!

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  27. stamp and scrape17 June 2007 at 21:24

    This is amazing, Jo. So many details to look at - thanks for the close-up.
    Ros

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  28. joanne wardle17 June 2007 at 21:53

    ooooo I thought it was real lace. well what can I say about your work that I've not said before, well I COULD say it's rubbish, but that would be a lie. it's beautiful. I could gush for ages about how much I love your work, but I'm afraid you might be sick!!!

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  29. Gillian17 June 2007 at 23:55

    Is this where we sign up for the Jo Capper-Sandon Fan club?

    You've done it again, made us all go oooohhh & aaaahhh... Jo this is so incredibly Beautiful!!!!

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  30. Sharon18 June 2007 at 00:12

    Your work is OUTSTANDING! I am amazed at the detail on the lace and also the little leaves ... absolutely gorgeous! :)

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  31. Judy18 June 2007 at 00:48

    This is just divine - small tag big ibg detail - I love all the detail and especially all the muted tones - wow.

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  32. Heather Robinson18 June 2007 at 01:38

    This is a fantastic tag, Jo. These girls are so engaging and with your artistic touch, their story is just begging to be told. Wow!

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  33. deb18 June 2007 at 06:09

    Gorgeous work Jo, as always.

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  34. Anonymous18 June 2007 at 12:02

    this is such a gorgeous piece! every detail is just amazing!!!

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  35. Linda B18 June 2007 at 13:58

    wow this is just lovely

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  36. Anonymous18 June 2007 at 19:45

    Stunning!!!!!!! Beautiful work,as
    always.

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  37. Anonymous19 June 2007 at 06:03

    Jo.......this is gorgeous. I love the embossed lace and how you cut all around it. The image is my favorite part of the piece. Those girls are just too adorable :o)

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  38. Anonymous19 June 2007 at 15:06

    As always, this is amazing. I love the way you've done the lace, you're so clever.

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  39. Alexandra19 June 2007 at 18:54

    Wonderful!

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  40. Seona19 June 2007 at 23:23

    This is absolutely stunning Jo - that attention to detail is second to none!!!! Inspired as always ;o)

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  41. carlene federer20 June 2007 at 01:22

    You're fab Jo! Love the 3-D quality you got here...
    and p.s. byeee to you too, lol!

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  42. Patti G.20 June 2007 at 02:36

    Jo---this is stunning! I love the girls and this image is touching in their looks, but your embossing and use of the leaves and lace..just makes for a super combination! Such a talent you are!
    Hugs,Patti

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  43. Melanie20 June 2007 at 14:59

    love all of your stuff on here but this particular one is LUSH,no other word for it... lush

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  44. Viola 20 June 2007 at 21:24

    WOW!!!!! Love it!!!!

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  45. SUZAN BUCKNER21 June 2007 at 04:36

    I LOVE THIS!!! I just recieved my first tag in a vintage paper swap, and I am loving them!!

    Your work is GORGEOUS!!You are such an inspiration to me!!
    Suzan

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  46. SUZAN BUCKNER21 June 2007 at 04:36

    I LOVE THIS!!! I just recieved my first tag in a vintage paper swap, and I am loving them!!

    Your work is GORGEOUS!!You are such an inspiration to me!!
    Suzan

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  47. SUZAN BUCKNER21 June 2007 at 04:37

    oops, sorry for the double post. Silly computer!!

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  48. Di21 June 2007 at 21:46

    B e a u t i f u l

    Di

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  49. Maggie Ann21 June 2007 at 23:10

    Oh my word, how precious!

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  50. Debby21 June 2007 at 23:42

    Love this tag Jo! Beautiful!

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  51. Surfine22 June 2007 at 07:50

    wow this is wonderful!! My first visite to your blogg, but certainly not the last. Love your style!

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  52. Anonymous24 June 2007 at 11:08

    AWESOME. What a great image you have used.

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  53. Anonymous26 June 2007 at 21:24

    OOOOH yum!!! :) This is so Jo - love it! Like the leaves too! ;)

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