"We do not remember days, we remember moments." Cesare Pavese

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

you are awesome...

Hey friends!!  Quick post to share a card I made for a couple of challenges:  Runway Inspired Challenge and CAS(E) this Sketch.   Runway Inspired isn't a challenge I have played along with, but Kimberly's card for the challenge (found here) inspired me to give it a try.   Kimberly always blows me away with her amazing ability to use bold, dramatic colors in innovate and stunning ways. 


 
I pulled out my long neglected Stampin Up! Pleasant Poppies to create my card.  I tried something a bit different for me.  I stamped the top portion of the image at the bottom of my cardstock piece using Memento Tangelo ink.  Instead of coloring the flowers with markers I used some splatter images from the MFT set Abstract Art.  I inked up the different images with SU!'s Pumpkin Pie ink, spritzed the images with water and then stamped away.  I mixed in some Memento Dandelion using the same method.  When I was satisfied I let the piece dry, adhered it to my card base and added the sentiment (from the Altenew set Label Love). 

Thanks for stopping by...

Supplies:  Cardstock:  PTI white; Simon Says Stamp fog; Stamps:  Stampin Up!, My Favorite Things & Altenew; Inks:  Stampin Up! and Memento

14 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

Oh WOW this is a winner for sure!! You've captured the inspiration photo beautifully, love this Rosemary. Happy New Year ;)

Lisa Lara said...

Hi Rosi. I love your gray base and the label sentiment on your beautiful flowers. Happy new Year. Have a fun night with your family tomorrow.

Hannelie said...

A beautiful interpretation of the sketch Rosemary! Fabulous stamping and a great sentiment too!
Thanks for joining us at CAS(E) this sketch! Love to see your design in the gallery!

Deepti said...

Oh so pretty! I see a winner here :)

wienerhoneymooners said...

I absolutely adore this stunning card!!! Thanks for the shout out Rosemary!!! Sure hope you have a super Nee Year!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Such a unique way of coloring! Wonderful!

Susan Powell said...

Gorgeous!! I can't wait to try this technique!

Anita in France said...

Have been meandering through your recent posts and cards, Rosemary, and am blown away by their gorgeousness! This one in particular took my breath away ... it's glorious! Wishing you and your family a blessed and happy new year! Anita :)

Gayatri said...

I love the colourwashed look on the poppies. Great take on the challenge. Thanks for playing along RIC

Greta said...

Oh my goodness, Rosemary! You've done it again--super creative (never would have figured out to use the splats over the flowers!) & gorgeous & perfect for the Runway challenge!

Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...

Love, love, love this! Kimberly's is great, but yours is just as amazing!! I love the CAS design, and the beautiful pops of watercolored deliciousness! Thanks so much for playing with us at the Runway Inspired Challenge - we're so glad you did!!

Martha said...

Rosemary, this is one "AWESOME" card!
I love it!
You always inspire me!

Leigh Penner said...

This is beautiful! Wonderful take on the sketch!

Chrissy Larson said...

These colors just pop! LOVE IT!