GC89: Chestnut Theme Challenge - Kings and Queens

This month I'm thrilled to be featured as the Monthly Muse over at the Gingersnap Creations blog. They have a lot of great things planned for the weeks ahead, so be sure and check it out!

This week's challenge theme is Kings and Queens. I had several stamps that I considered using, but when I pulled out the Marie Antoinette stamps from Oxford Impressions, I knew they were the winners! I paired them with one of the new techniques - Bohemian Layers - from the latest issue of the Technique Junkie newsletter. My silver frame was created using my Faux Tarnished Silver technique you can find here. The frame is from the Tag and Bookplates die from Tim Holtz. It was cut from thick mat board, which makes for a very sturdy base.

The frame was cut using a Nesties (?) die I borrowed from a friend. It's covered with a ridiculous amount of Martha's glitter - I was obviously feeling VERY girly when I made this! ;-) I created a little insignia by embossing Marie's initials with Ranger's silver embossing powder and then antiquing it with black paint. Finally, I colored my image using Black Soot and Worn Lipstick Distress inks and a water pen. It's hard to see, but her dress and bow are highlighted with Cotton Candy Stickles and Rock Candy Distress Stickles.

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