Ya' see something on the Internet, you think it'd be easy to CASE, and then . . . . I've made this card four times, now, but I'll spare you most of the sad details.
I did figure out, though, that SU's old craft inks cover much better on crumb cake cardstock than the current Classic inks. Fortunately, I still have those little spots and a good stash of craft inks. ;-)
I also decided I didn't like the grasses all shiny, so I stamped the green craft ink, then heat dried, then stamped the flowers and heat embossed them.
[ETA: I just changed it again! And I like it much better now!]
I'd love to give credit to the person who originally created a similar card. If you know who it was, please PM me, and I'll edit.
Thanks for stopping by, and please play along with us in this week's Color Challenge.
Registered: September 7, 2007 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 43261
Mon, Dec 29, 2014 @ 6:17 PM
Sounds like you struggled like me!! Just in getting it right! I LOVE the colors, just had to get them RIGHT!! I love this beautiful card…..those white flowers are the bomb!
Registered: April 22, 2005 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 14382
Mon, Dec 29, 2014 @ 6:29 PM
Barbara, I like the results! The colors are wonderful done with the craft inks; they always sit on the surface of the card stock better than the classics. I think it turned out great!
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Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37249
Mon, Dec 29, 2014 @ 7:47 PM
this is really pretty Barbara-love the flowers stamped on the crumb cake-always makes for such a lovely card-you weren't the only one who struggled this week-I had 4 different ideas that didn't work out before I made this card (lol)!!
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Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Tue, Dec 30, 2014 @ 2:58 AM
It have been a pain, but it turned out beautifully! I love the bright pop of white!
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Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11622
Tue, Dec 30, 2014 @ 4:13 AM
You make it look so easy on the page, Barbara love those white pouffy flower heads on the kraft. Your ribbon layer with the cute scalloped sentiment is just the right little detail up top for this.
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Registered: August 8, 2006 Location: Roseville CA Posts: 18520
Tue, Dec 30, 2014 @ 7:51 AM
I identify with putting in a lot of effort before the final result - not as much for this challenge although I also had a few attempts - but there are times it takes practice to get things perfect. I love your result here! I find that I have been using my craft spots a lot lately too - probably it's because i organized my ink pads and I can find them now LOL. I love your sweet creation. Thanks for being a great example for the color challenges - and wishing you continued design success in the new year! Blessings, Lela