The focal image is scribble roses and layered leaves from MFT; each was cut 3 times from neenah white 80 lb. card stock and adhered together with spray adhesive. These were layered onto a piece of Tim Holtz water color paper cut with Blueprints 15 and sponged with Picked Raspberry and Mustard Seed. Once I finished the sponging, I dripped on some MFT shimmer mist - LOVE the sparkle it adds. I used my misti to stamp the sentiment from Concord and 9th twice in Hero Arts black, so it was very dark. The entire focal panel was layered on neenah 110 lb. white top folding card with foam adhesive, I added a little strip of black and white washi. The inside was decorated with more washi and the sentiment "thanks so very much".
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| glossy accents rather than sequins |
I finished the outside off with sequins from Verve Visual and one was fnished with glossy accents for something a bit different. Again; love how these turned out, but goodness sakes, I could have saved a ton of time; here's a few ideas for saving time:
- Only use 1 layer of die cuts (rather than 3 of each as I did)
- Sponge a smaller area with ink - like the CASE'd card
- No sequins or glossy accents
- Make it a one-layer sponged card
Thanks for stopping by; here's hoping your 2016 is off to a GREAT start!
Hugs,
WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps: Verve Visual Treasured Words (inside), Concord and 9th Being Classy
Papers: Neenah 80 lb. and 110 lb. white, Tim Holtz water color paper
Ink: Hero Arts Black, Picked Raspberry and Mustard Seed
Accessories: MFT Blueprints 15, MFT Layered Leaves dies, MFT Scribbled Roses die, MFT Shimmer Mist, glossy accentsPapers: Neenah 80 lb. and 110 lb. white, Tim Holtz water color paper
Ink: Hero Arts Black, Picked Raspberry and Mustard Seed
Challenges:
JUGS 324 - Thank You
Come and Get It - something new (scribble roses)
Robyn's Fetish 297 - Anything Goes
Glitter and Sparkle 169 - Anything Goes
SSS - Something new (scribble roses, sentiment stamp set)
Inkspirational - thank you with something new (scribble roses, sentiment stamp set)
Fusion
Yes, yes Yes, that has happend to me!! But, that's beside the point! Your card is beautiful! I love the colorful background and rose diecut! So pretty with the stark black letters!
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Your card is gorgeous, well worth every second! Cathy x
ReplyDeleteUgh, that happens to me all the time! LOL! But just look at these amazing cards you created! Love your sponged background and how the white die cut flower really pops! Thanks for joining us at Just Us Girls!
ReplyDeleteHi Michele! What a super cute card. I just wanted to let you know about our Anything Goes challenges at Word Art Wednesday. Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp $25. I hope you will stop by to play along with us!
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Karen Letchworth, Owner
Word Art Wednesday
www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
Happens to me all the time! But your card is very pretty! I love that white die on top of those fabulously sponged colors! Thanks for playing with Just Us Girls!
ReplyDeleteLove these vibrant colors, Michele, exactly what we need in dreary January! The bright whit and black really stand out from them! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!
ReplyDeleteIt may have taken time but time well spent! It is stunning. I love the sponged area, the colours are gorgeous. Thanks for joining Fusion x
ReplyDeleteLovely card. It's so optimistic! Thank you very much for joining our challenge at Come and Get IT.
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Your sponged background really stands out behind the lovely white die cuts - thanks so much for joining us in the Fusion Challenge! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteThese cards are to die for, totally brilliant.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I really love how you've used the washi. I must remember that. Thanks for joining us at Fusion!
ReplyDeletewow! striking and sooo effective - love this technique! Thanks for sharing your card in our "anything goes" challenge this week at Glitter n Sparkle - Vic,(D.T) X
ReplyDeletePretty card! Love the background! Thanks for joining us at Glitter N Sparkle!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely awesome!! Love the contrast between the colorful background the the flowers and leaves!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes, many are the times I've tried to case a card, and it's taken probably 8 times longer than the original version created by someone obviously more design-savvy than I am! Yours here are absolutely stunning as they are: love the sponging, the 'layered' die cuts, the bold sentiment. Yes, you've learned how to streamline the process for 'next time'...and that's a good thing. But these...oh my! Four 'someones' will be mega-smiling when these appear in their mailboxes! Thank you for sharing your creativity in the Inkspirational gallery!
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Just stunning Michelle! So glad you joined in the anniversary fun @ FUSION!
ReplyDeleteLOL, it's a classic ending up spending so much longer on a card than expected. I totally know! Wonderful colourful card :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing with us at Inkspirational Challenges.
Pia xx
Wow, this is gorgeous! Your blended background is perfect for those beautiful and crisp die cuts. Thanks so much for joining us at Fusion Card Challenge.
ReplyDeleteI had to come over from Fusion to congratulate you on the HM, Michele, and see a close-up! Your design is so pretty and your execution is perfect! It's a pleasure to be your newest follower! I'd love to have you visit and follow me, too! Enjoy the weekend! Hugs, Darnell
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