and a quick .....hmmmmm.....not really sure what type of card I made. I guess it could be used for wedding, anniversary, or even engagement. The colors are kinda "out there" but my daughter's who are younger like these type of pairings and say that they are fun and fresh. So, I went a little untraditional for this type of card but, hey.....that's what I usually do I guess. The background stamp is an old Cornish Farms stamp that I really love and totally do not ink up enough! I believe it is a form of brocade and or damask and so am going to enter it into the
Card Creation's Challenge Week for the Damask and Brocade Challenge. The sentiment is Penny Black and really, isn't it so very, very true? The rest is stuff I just had around.....I like to buy "leaves" when they go on sale.....the bigger the better! And then I use a "leaf" punch and cut several leaves out of one leaf to add to a card. I like when the leaves are basically the same type of material as the flowers....and if you punch along the "rib" of the leaf it creates a nice looking leaf in the size that is right for the card! The leaves look a little "wet" at the moment....that is because the stickles applied to them are still wet....when they dry the leaves will just look a bit sparkly and not wet. So for the
Moxie Fab Damask and Brocade Challenge:
And, here is my card......I told you the colors were a bit unconventional but really, they are some colors that I am very, very into at the moment! :-D
The dies are all spellbinders.....and I am enjoying more die cutting lately too. Must the cleaned and straightened craft room that is allowing me to enjoy more of my supplies! heh-heh! Thank you so much for stopping by.....! And finally, the papers. The colored cardstock is Gina K. and she has the absolutely BEST cardstock I have ever used! The 120# weight is fabfabFAB and it embosses beautifully!
Be well,
Sheila
7 comments:
A beautiful card, Sheila. Such lovely words. Love your die cutting, too and your pretty flower x
I think these colors are spectacular, Sheila! Yes, I have found that if I can see my supplies I use them - I put my dies on one of those desk-top spinner thingys. Works well. Thanks for the tip on the leaves! I don't do alot of flowers, but yours always look so professional. Great card. Nice to see you doing challenges, too.
Sheila your card caught my eye INSTANTLY in the Penny Black Flickr Gallery. Love the bright colors and the focus on the sentiment!
Those words are indeed so true!! I think this would also make a great card for a couple going through rough times. I love the freshness of the color combination and the great tip about leaves!
Such a pretty card, Sheila - I love the colors and the sentiment is just wonderful for many different instances.
You may think they are unconventional colors, but I have to agree with your girls- I think they are fresh and fun! The bits of black add a nice elegance to it all as well.
Have a wonderful weekend!
That background stamp is beautiful and so too is the rest of the card !x
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