Hello to each of you who enjoy a challenge. If you have been popping by regularly you will know that one of my 2021 goals is to participate in blog hops and challenges as a way to encourage me to move outside my comfort zone. If you’re new to my posts, thank you so much for checking in – I hope that you like what you see.
It is time for the #CI92 Challenge and this is not my typical colour palette – hence, the challenge. Although, I must say the tulips look gorgeous.
I decided to use the ENJOY THE MOMENT STAMP SET for this card and wanted to add texture and ‘aging’.
I stamped the Bottle Tree Pod stamp onto the Soft Suede card base, using the same colour inkpad.
Then I added colour directly onto the stamp using my Stampin’ Write Markers® and stamped them onto some Basic White card stock. Then I flicked Soft Suede splotches using both the dark and light Stampin’ Blends and then added texture using the OLD WORLD PAPER 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER.
Then I began giving the edges of the Basic White panels a very roughed up time. My Paper Snips and Pick Tool helped the deconstruction process.
The sentiment I chose is lovely. Friendship isn’t complicated – it is found in the simple things. The ‘simple things’ gave me the opportunity to add Daffodil Delight to the card. Ticking boxes – all five colours used!
I teased open some of the BRAIDED LINEN TRIM to create the ‘bow’ elements that are popped under the sentiment panel. I used Mini Glue Dots to hold the fold in place and secure them under the sentiment.
I stamped the same pod image, using Daffodil Delight and Garden Green, onto the card insert. And, I will do the same for the envelope – when my order arrives. Can you believe that I ran out of C6 white envelopes about 12 cards ago. LOL (You will love this – for such a long time, I thought that this meant ‘lots of love’ and my daughters thought that I was ancient. They set me straight – laugh out live).
A pop of Clear Wink of Stella and I’m done.
Make sure you let me know what you think – this style is not what I typically create – moving into other territories.
Happy stamping.
If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.
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