Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Oxidized Copper

Hello friends.  I'm glad you stopped by!


Here's another angle.



In my quest for a decent 'oxidized metal' card, I thought of a NBUS jar of
embossing powder in my stash. The name of it is Verdigris.  When I checked
the definition, I saw it's a word for oxidation of copper.

Sooo, I pulled out a piece of thin copper sheet and die cut it in the shape
of a maple leaf.  I patted a little Wow embossing pad over the top and
heat embossed with the Verdigris powder.

I used the same technique to add some Aged Gold embossing powder and
while it was still hot, sprinkled a little more of the Verdigris.

It's hard to see the forest of trees embossed behind the leaf.  I had a 
devil of a time getting a decent photograph!

There's still time share a card with oxidized metal at 
This technique is so good for masculine cards!


Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!


Card Recipe
Stamps:  Fun Birthday Sentiments (HLS)
Ink:   WOW Embossing Pad
Paper:   Shaded Spruce (SU), Neenah Classic Natural
Other:  Copper Sheet (Art Emb.), Verdigris EP (Ranger), Aged Gold EP (Stampendous), Gold EP, Subtle EF (SU)


27 comments:

jimlynn said...

So beautiful and I love the color!
Lynn

Christine Alexander said...

Wow Bonnie this leaf is such a stunner, the effect of the EP is out of this world.

Trina P. said...

What a striking card. The oxidized copper EP is beautiful against that gorgeous green.

kiwimeskreations said...

Fabulous, Bonnie!! That oxidised leaf really is the star of the card, it's amazing. Love the way you have angled the sentiment panel too.
Blessings
Maxine

Craftychris said...

Brilliant card! Love the leaf - soooooo cool. xxx

Karen Dunbrook said...

gorgeous results mf...love the look.
xx Karen

JosieD said...

What a beautiful card! Love the look of your embossed leaf on the embossed mat and the SU card stock color is gorgeous! The card has its own unique "fall" look...due to those ever wonderful Bonnie touches.

Susan said...

Fabulous masculine card! Love the heat embossed leaf - such a great look. I've never thought of heat embossing the copper sheet. And the subtle dry embossed background adds lots of interest.

Marcia Hill said...

Gorgeous card Bonnie and I love that leaf!! I have that same Verdigris embossing powder and think I've only used it once, but what a great idea to use for this challenge...think I better dig it out!! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! :0)

Pat said...

Fabulous verdigris finish on the copper sheet Bonnie and I adore your pretty maple leaf and the white background with the embossed trees which pops against that really gorgeous green, and love the way you have added the gold embossed sentiment at a jaunty angle. x

I Card Everyone said...

Bonnie, this is just the most gorgeous card! I love copper - and the verdigris embossing powder is fantastic for this technique! You'll be causing a stampede of shopping for it today!! xx
=]

Brenda in IN said...

Bonnie, this is just beautiful. It looks so textured and the dark green subtle background is lovely.

Brenda said...

Wow, love this card Bonnie! That leaf is amazing looking. Never heard of this embossing powder but I am sure loving it on the copper leave! No, we can't see your trees in the background very well, but I know in person it is just beautiful. Hugs, Brenda

Viv said...

Oh No!!!! Now I have to have that embossing powder!!
A fab card Bonnie - love it. x

marilyn said...

I've had Verdigris EP for ages and always loved it! Never thought to use it as you did...absolutely stunning!

Linda said...

Bonnie, this is so gorgeous. Beautiful card, my friend.

Jeanne H said...

I too think your card is wonderful with super wonderful colors. tfs!!

TK said...

Beautiful! I absolutely love the beautiful colors of ep! Pretty card!

Loll said...

Your leaf is AMAZING! LOVE this embossing powder over top of the copper ... it really does look oxidized. Sprinkling a bit on top when still hot adds even more texture. The leaf looks gorgeous with the dark green texture card front and base. A real WOW! card, my friend! xx

Sandy said...

Very pretty Bonnie!
Sandy xx

Bobby said...

I've had that Verdigris ep for a long time but didn't think of it for this challenge. It looks gorgeous on the copper, Bonnie. Something else I need to try.

Papercraft Boutique said...

Wow, this is fabulous, Bonnie! Your maple leaf looks like a real old copper embellishment with the verdigris effect and its dimension. The textured green card front and the dry embossed white panel are just perfect to highlight the colors and shine of the maple leaf!
Hideko xx

Mac Mable said...

I so love this mixed meai card and then keeping it CAS Bonnie. The embossing powders look spectacular and unique and also liking the dark green textured card stock. Stunning card x.

Jo said...

Oh, this beautiful leaf looks like enamel. Love the “Vert de Gris” effect. Truly a great card. xxx

Linda said...

WOW! Your oxidised leaf looks amazing. I love that you've used a coloured cardstock too xx

nancy littrell said...

OMG..Gorgeous Verdigris heated EB powder on your die cut copper sheet, Bonnie. I have never tried that with my very old Verdigris EB powder. You have me inspired as always, my dear talented friend. TFS Hugs..Nancy

Susan Joyce said...

Love your beautiful Oxidized Metal leaf Bonnie, looks awesome with the green card.