I wanted to be able to join a challenge or two before my break came to an end, so I spent some time checking my challenge folder (I actually a folder for challenges on my favorites task bar...LOL), and decided to create a card based on this past week's Play Date Cafe #112 color challenge and (for the first time) Skipping Stones Design Sketch #108.
Now that I'm looking at the PDC picture, it seems that my light green isn't yellow enough, but it was almost an exact match when I printed it out. Oh well...lesson learned...check the colors against the computer screen...not a print out. :(
At any rate, though...I love this card. I struggled a bit with the red component. I tried, cherries, wreath (but it looked too Christmas-y) and multiple flowers, until I settled for the roses from Rosy Regard. I tried to cut the roses similar to the way they were done on page 44 of the CTMH Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book. I still don't know exactly how that was done, but I think I got close.
A funny thing about this card...have you ever completed a project only to discover a stray ink color?! I put the final pearl on my card and sat back to admire when AAAHHHHHHH a red ink mark on the base! I think I didn't breath for about 30 seconds. So I thought hmmm....do I take the card apart and restamp the base? Ugh...no. What if I try and sand the ink away? It helped, but it didn't completely remove the color, so what now? BUTTERFLIES! I covered it up with a butterfly...and it actually worked out nicely, as the butterfly added a nice touch.
Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Paper: Cherry-O B&T (Retired), Bamboo CS, Topiary CS, White Daisy CS
Stamps Used: Rosy Regards, Instant Memories, You're Sweet
Inks: White Daisy Pigment, Topiary, Tulip
Embellishments: Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Opaque Pearl Gems, Opaque Mocha Gems, Paper Butterflies
Other: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Sanding Kit, 3D Foam Tape, Sponge, Versamat, Cutting Knife, Micro-tip Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Glue Dots, Tape Runner (3M - ATG)
Inks: White Daisy Pigment, Topiary, Tulip
Embellishments: Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Opaque Pearl Gems, Opaque Mocha Gems, Paper Butterflies
Other: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Sanding Kit, 3D Foam Tape, Sponge, Versamat, Cutting Knife, Micro-tip Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Glue Dots, Tape Runner (3M - ATG)
It turned out great! Yup, have had those stray ink marks (usually from my fingers, urgh!) and lol, I have a bookmarked file for challenges as well! ;0)
ReplyDeleteThis is so very pretty! Thanks so much for playing along with us over at Skipping Stones Design!
ReplyDeleteWOOOOOOOOOOOOW! I love that dark green with the light green--and that ribbon treatment with the 3D flowers--AMAZING:) THANKS so much for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at the PDCC:)
ReplyDeleteGreat card! love the colors and adding the butterflies are great.
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