Hello friends!! Got some time this morning to start a card and finished it up this afternoon. I tried to get outside my box on this one... not sure how well that went, lol. Recently I have been seeing a projects that people have created for a new challenge called "Cure for the Monday Blues". Being intrigued by the title I decided to check it out. The creator of the challenge Taheerah is the kind of paper crafter I sometimes wish I could be... always on trend and super creative. So I was a bit, no actually A LOT, intimidated by the challenge. But after I saw her most recent challenge and inspiration photo (isn't it just yummy??) I decided to give it a go and came up with this card.
I used Chupa's current Sketchbook Saturday layout for the card. To keep things simple I used some burlap to emboss the bottom half of the white cardstock to create the look of the bottom panel on the sketch. I added the fleur de lis image using pink ink and then added the washi tape in several places. The label was die cut from vellum, adhered and then the banner (sentiment from PTI) was added. Finished off with lots of sequins. I was a bit worried it would turn out to be a "hot mess", but I think it looks okay.Thanks for stopping by...
Supplies: Cardstock: PTI white; Vellum: Close to My Heart; Stamps: Waltzingmouse & PTI; Ink: Stampin Up! and Memento; Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh & Ellen Hutson; Dies: Reverse Confetti & Stampin Up!; Washi tape: Jenny Bowlin
Hello Rosie,
ReplyDeleteWell this is a delightful card. I am excited to hear that you are thinking outside the box and although this has a certain amount of a CAS quality in the design, you have definitely added extra elements; washi tape, layers, which for me add that extra interest for the onlooker, the subtle stamping on your Bg finishes it off beautifully.
May check this Challenge blog myself!
Smiles:)
Sue
Hi there Rosemary! I was so happy to see your entry to my challenge, and am totally blushing and flattered by your kind words about my work! Thank you so much!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you pushed yourself outside your comfort zone and created something different from your usual style! I love your trail of sequins down your card and your added washi tape strips are so fun! I hope you're no longer feeling intimidated about entering in future! *wink* Thanks so much for playing to Cure The Monday Blues!
Hi Rosi. What a happy card. Love the sequins.
ReplyDeleteWhat a FUN card, Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a cure for the Monday blues, Rosemary ... love the vellum sentiment panel ... and the cascade of colourful sequins is delicious ... happy happy! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteGREAT card love the embossing (will try that) in fact love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteOooohhh this is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLaura
Hi Rosie - good for you - I'm a wimp when it comes to challenges.Love your "out of the box" interpretation!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card, Rosemary! I love the soft colors and how you placed those lovely fleur de lis images...loving the trail of sequins, too! You did an amazing job stepping outside of your comfort zone, and combining these 2 challenges!
ReplyDeleteA vellum label? Get out!! Why didn't I think of that before... fantastic, the whole card is! xx
ReplyDeleteI like how it turned out--the sequins are just perfect for it & I love the pink fleur-de-lis!
ReplyDeleteSorry for missing on to ur posts but sooner or later, I always love to catch up to ur creations coz I inspired n amazed :)
ReplyDeleteok ,this is really cool Rosemary. Love how you stamped on the top left and the added bling. very inspiring :)
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