Lovely as a Tree

I used paint chips to stamp the trees using Craft Basic Black ink and clear embossing powder. When the cards were complete I thought it needed a little bling, so I used a 2-Way Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds glitter. Had I thought about this while stamping the trees, I would have substituted the clear embossing powder with Iridescent Ice embossing powder. It would have been easier and not quite as messy. The card on the left was made with Tempting Turquoise and Taken with Teal cardstock. The card on the right is Almost Amethyst and Elegant Eggplant. My photos don't do them justice. Maybe it's the photographer that doesn't know how to take pictures. I sure could use some photo tips or enroll in a photography class.

Other supplies used: Basic Black and Whisper White card stock,
Classic Basic Black ink, Crop-a-dile, Tempting Turquoise and Silver brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive. I will be trading these cards at convention next week.

Below is another card I've been playing with. I like the design, but not the colors. So back to the stamp room I go to play some more. If I'm pleased with the results, I'll be bringing some of these to trade also.
Technique: Faux Tile

I scanned the two photos at the top and they are below. Look what a difference in color and detail it makes. Now I'm really worried about my camera, as it's the only one I have and am taking it to convention. I certainly hope my photos come out better than the ones I take at home.