Happy mid-week, my stamping friends. It's almost mid-month as well. I made my card today for a challenge. Let me show you...
For Thing 1's challenge I had to use 3 colors (neutrals not included), 2 layers or more (card base not included) and 1 spotlight technique. So, I used Darling Duckling card stock for the base, black cardstock for a mat and the Basic White layer for my art panel. In addition to the Darling Duckling color, the butterflies are gold. I used Light & Dark Lemon Lolly Blends to color the flowers, Light & Dark Old Olive Blends for the leaves and Dark Timid Tiger Blend for the ring around the center of the flower. The center of the flower is colored with a Dark Crumb Cake Blend but that didn't count. I fussy cut the image from the Blessings of Home Stamp Set (retired) and adhered to the whole bouquet image. I haven't done the spotlight technique in 4 years!
I'm playing with Thing 3's challenge of including butterflies and blooms but I have no birds. The alternate challenge is Triple B so I'm playing there as well.
Thing 2 wants us to play along with the sketch at TSOT #676. I interpreted the sketch in a mirror image and a totally different shape. What do you think?
Can you see it? I can!!
Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you'll play along with the Double Trouble #197 challenge. They are so much fun and have a fantastic design team.
| Project Details—All Products Current SU! Unless Otherwise Specified | |
| Stamps | Layers of Beauty; Blessings of Home (retired); Petal Path (retired) |
| Card stock & Papers | Darling Duck; Basic Black; Basic White |
| Ink | Lemon Lolly; Old Olive; Timid Tiger; Memento Tuxedo Black |
| Accessories | Brushed Brass Butterflies |
| Tools | Paper Snips; Paper Trimmer; Dimensionals; Liquid Glue |
Wow - this is so elegant and pretty! Love the colors! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Mary.
DeleteSuch a pretty card! Love the floral images, perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amy.
DeleteVery pretty Anniversary card with the bold yellow flower! Thanks for sharing with us at TSOT!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Polly.
DeleteOooh - this is so pretty! Love the black and white with the floral spotlight. Thanks for sharing with us at both Double Trouble and TSOT :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Alyson.
DeleteWonderful anniversary card, and i love the little butterflies. Thanks for sharing this over at TSOT. This could also be used over at The Flower Challenge add embellishments.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laurie.
DeleteWhat a beautiful spot light flower. Your card is gorgeous and the additions of your butterflies makes it unique. Thanks for joining us at Double Trouble, Johanna DT
ReplyDeleteThank you, Johanna.
DeleteSuch a lovely spotlight card, Karen! I love the pop of yellow. Perfect creation for the challenges. Thank you for sharing at TSOT.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dena.
DeleteBeautiful floral stamp and love your technique to creat a spotlight with such pretty colors and your interpretation of the TSOT sketch is unique. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card with us at Double Trouble and TSOT. You also qualify to enter your card at BBB as their requirement is at least one OR combination of Birds, Butterflies and Blooms. Enter at BBB and get another chance at DTC's random drawing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Suzanne. I took your recommendation :-)
DeleteGreat use of the sketch. The mostly B&W with a little color is lovely. Thanks for sharing with us at TSOT!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melissa.
DeleteKaren, what a lovely interpretation of our Try A Sketch On Tuesday challenge! You also played along with our sister challenge, Double Trouble, for which we thank you as well! -Donna
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Donna.
DeleteBeautifully done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Triple B challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
ReplyDeleteDarlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Triple B Challenge Co-Owner
Thank you, Darlene.
DeleteYour card is so lovely, Karen! Thank you for playing along with us at Double Trouble and TSOT Challenges.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melanie.
DeleteI love seeing different interpretations of a sketch and yes I see it! Such a beautiful card and I love your spotlight and how it stands off the card! Thanks for joining us at Double Trouble! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kellianne. I'm happy you saw it :-)
DeleteKaren, Congratulations! You are the winner of our randomly drawn prize for this challenge. Please follow the instructions on our Double Trouble Blog for instructions on how to claim your prize. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melanie...I am thrilled!
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