Today I had a lot of fun playing with my girls Hungry Hippo game for today's TLC218 Challenge. I rolled the marbles in pretty in pink, cameo coral, and apricot appeal so only a little white was showing on my white paper. I case the layout and the stampset used on this week's featured stamper, Kathy, FS116 on this card Forums at Splitcoaststampers
I changed the sentiment, colors, and designer paper (I did not use any but created my own). I also watercolored my image 3 times and cut it out and layered it. Little pearls were added to the center of some of the flowers. I sewed around the edge and created a punched border along the bottom. I also added dry embossing behind the image and used my cropadile to punch holes in my scalloped circle.
I don't usually use cameo coral and I think one of the reasons is because it is a brighter pink and I don't have much dp in that color. I love any kind of pinks or peaches with dark brown (OCCC challenge). This technique encouraged me to move out of my comfort zone. Thanks for the challenge Lynn!
Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 @ 12:39 PM
Wow! This is awesome. Love the colors and all the fantastic details!
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Registered: July 26, 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 11788
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 @ 1:59 PM
GASP!!!!!! OMGOSH CHRIS!!!!! This is totally stunning!!!!! The gorgeous homemade DSP, the embossed BG, ALL THOSE POPPED FLOWERS and pearl centres, love the brown and pinks, the stitching, the hardware, the corners!!! I LOVE IT ALL!!!! Thank you so much for playing this week and celebrating with me!!!