Monday, 11 March 2013

Joining the gold rush...

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Happy Monday! It's certainly a happy one here on the blogeroo today as it's time for a blog hop Uniko Studio style! C'mon and hop along with us; it all kicks off on the Uniko Studio blog so be sure to stop there first!

This hop highlights an older and much loved set, Background Builders: Lattice. This set is soooooo versatile and I find myself reaching for it no matter what the occasion I'm stamping for. I previously used it for a glitzy thank you card, however today I've used it for a pretty card to celebrate well, anything! Ha!
 tips and tricks
  • When incorporating vellum into a design, think about how you're going to attach it: vellum can show the adhesives you use. I opted to tuck my vellum ends behind the circular aperture created in the cream cardstock. 
  • Use the same die used to create the focal point to have an aperture that your focal point will fit perfectly into. This not only gives a flush look, but also makes the card super flat for postage too! :)
Gold. It's everywhere at the moment. It's a trend I'm seeing not only on the cardmaking scene, but on the high street too. The gold on my card is embossed and shines so much more IRL - I hope this close up gives you some idea:

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Now if you join in the blog hop today, you'll be able to check out just how versatile Background Builders: Lattice is. Hop on along to my Uniko Studio DT buddy, Amber - you won't be disappointed! :)

Thanks so much for hopping on by here today and I hope you have a great week! 

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32 comments:

  1. I am *loving* the gold trend Aimes - I don't know why but I feel like I've been 'waiting' for this trend, lol! Does that ever happen to you?

    Love this card - embossing the lattice with that lovely gold is such a stunning look, and I love that everything is flush as well!

    Hope you're well hun!

    Hugs,

    Taheerah

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  2. amazing! I'm so late to the whole gold trend, but I'm loving it!

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  3. Elegant and absolutely perfect Aimes!

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  4. Stunning! Love love LOVE the gold embossing. Hugs Bev x

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  5. LOVE your glitzy card!!!!!!!!!

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  6. Fun card Aimes - that trendy gold looks so chic in the all-over pattern like that ;)
    Thanks for the inspiration, Rx

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  7. you always know how to celebrate in haute couture, Duchess :) LOVE the gold lattice and embossing :) Hope the snow isn't staying there. We are experiencing a lovely early fall so far :)

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  8. eek! Did I say fall? oh, my! The Daylight Savings is really affecting me. SPRING! I meant to say SPRING! ACK!

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  9. Beautiful soft colours Aimes to match the delicate vellum strip, love the crisp embossing too...looks like reall filigree metal work :0)
    Jenny x

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  10. Love the vellum and gold. Love your style! You are one of my favorite card designers!

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  11. Great use of gold and vellum. You are one of my favorite card designers!

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  12. I love the look of the gold embossing! So pretty!

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  13. Oh wow, this is amazing, love love love the gold embossing

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  14. This is beautiful - the repeat design is very effective when embossed. Lynn x

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  15. Lovely card.
    That pink and gold is just perfect on the white background.

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  16. WOWWEEEE!! This card is absolutely GORGEOUS! I love everything about it!! Great work :)

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  17. LOVE the gold embossing, this card is so elegant and soft at the same time!

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  18. I thought the gold embossing was a die cut at first. Looks lovely. Thanks for sharing

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  19. Stunning! Love the pale pink with that oh so trendy gold :)

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  20. gorgeous embossing and vellum, Amy!

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  21. That gold embossed pattern is absolutely STUNNING!!! Love the vellum too!!!

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  22. Great card. Love the embossed gold. TFS and thanks for the extra tips too.

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  23. Love love the gold embossing, Aimes! Elegant card.

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  24. LOVE the look of the gold embossed lattice! And it's perfect against the soft pink!

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  25. I'm becoming addicted to embossing!

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  26. Such a Casey card...love the gold embossing.

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  27. So beautiful, Aimes! I want to run my fingers across the embossing. Heehee.

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  28. This is soooo pretty! LOVE it being in gold!

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  29. wow, this is super gorgeous! I LOVE it. The colors are so elegant, and I love the vellum sentiment strip!

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  30. Gorgeous! In every way - but that gold is striking.

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