In an effort to slim down the number of layers on my card, but still keeping the sketch layout intact I decided to try embossing the bottom layer onto my cardstock instead of using cardstock or patterned paper. And I absolutely LOVE the results! Give it a try... you might like it, too!! So for this card I embossed the long rectangular piece using a Spellbinders Long Rectangle die. Unfortunately, I see that it is a bit hard to see in the photo. (Added a detail shot.) Additional cardstock and patterned paper was die cut using my regular Spellbinders rectange dies and layered. A strip of black cardstock was cut, one edge punched with a scalloped edge punch and a strip of green cardstock layered on top. I adhered that strip and then layered on the other elements, including the paper crane that I stamped on "newsprint" patterned paper and trimmed out. Thanks for stopping by...
Supplies: Cardstock: PTI white & black; SU! Lucky Limeade; Stamps: Reverse Confetti Paper Crane; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Patterned Paper: SU! dsp; dies: Spellbinders plain rectangles, long plain rectangles and plain circle dies; Fiskars scalloped edge punch
So beautiful and serene.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and love your take on the sketch by using the embossed rectangle. We are having some lovely spring weather too but rain is coming to visit us soon!
ReplyDeleteA lovely result, Rosemary, and I love that sentiment!
ReplyDeleteI like the sentiment too! You incorporated the colors in such a creative way! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteHere in Belgium the weather was also nice. Your card is beautiful Rosy, that sentiment is so great!!
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Christine
Pretty card and a clever idea to emboss one of the layers, Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to use your embossed rectangle die to decrease the bulk on your card...I'll have to try that! I love how you played with the sketch, Rosemary...Love the color combo, too! As always, a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWow! You made perfect use of the sketch with that color combo & I LOVE the embossed rectangle for the bottom layer! Fabulous card, Rosemary! PS--the weather was amazing yesterday & I even pruned the roses in front--good to get that done & I see some may not have survived our unusual winter.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Rosie - and I just love the sweet, serene sentiment :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful, I love the sentiment!!
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the challenges, I love the way u grouped the patterns together :)
ReplyDeleteAnother fab card Rosie, loving the L/O and colours too. We have had sun here,and mild too, hope it lasts now :) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteLove this layout and your pretty origami image....and those papers are terrific! Thanks for playing with the ColourQ challenge colors this week!
ReplyDeleteThere's something so wonderfully calm about your card, Rosemary ... the colours, the origami and the lovely sentiment combine to create a real feeling of serenity! Lovely! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anita...it's such a beautifully zen card Rosemary! And I love how you cut out one of the layers by embossing the rectangle...so clever! Thanks for playing along at Colour Q!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully designed card, Rosemary, I agree the images are very calming, I love the origami piece! So happy to see your card at the colourQ, thanks for playing with us!
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