It's been a while since I've posted a card once again, but I was able to make a really "easy peasy" one. This new digital stamp set is gorgeous, but I've used just a small image of it along with a sentiment from a clear set. Given my big time constraints, I had to make it easy to make and to color...as you can see. I colored it, added some sequins, matted it in Smokey Slate, and mounted it on a Pirouette Pink card base.
Well, it still needed a little something. So...it's time to share another adventure I had making this card. I decided to add some Wink of Stella. Oh, I love the shimmer it gives. Well, suddenly my "Stella" (bad girl that she was) started leaving "blops" below one of the blossoms. Hmmm...well, I had to really get creative, so I said, "okay, girl, if that's how you want to play...." So I took my fingers and started flicking adding some splatter and "played along with her!" Hehe! And of course, now the card has some really pretty glimmer and splatter that is so popular (yes, I am always the last one on the band wagon with techniques). Voila...and a fun experience in the end!
So, my wonderful friends, thank you so much for taking a closer look at my card, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week! You are so special to me, and I miss you all a lot. Still dealing with health issues and continue to have hope for a diagnosis.
Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7345
Sat, Feb 18, 2017 @ 11:54 PM
This is such a beautiful, pretty spray of dogwood flowers. My Mum had two beautiful trees in her garden - took ages for them to grow into the most stunning trees. I have a little tree - about 2 foot tall at the moment - but growth is very slow. One day I hope to see them in full flower and sparkling - just like your wonderful card.
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Sun, Feb 19, 2017 @ 10:37 AM
Sweet Cheryl, I saw and commenting on this beautiful masterpiece on your blog! You did an outstanding job of coloring the image, as usual! I hope you're doing better! Hugs, my special friend!
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46799
Sun, Feb 19, 2017 @ 2:18 PM
So beautiful Cheryl!!! I forgot to come find this and I will be adding it to MY favorites list. I saw it on your blog and when I saw Linda's card I meant to come find yours...my brain, I'll tell ya!
I love how yours features the beautiful dogwood and your coloring is outstanding as always!
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Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 121894
Sun, Feb 19, 2017 @ 2:21 PM
I love how the sequins give it a tree in a windstorm feel Cheryl, ( like loose petals)
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Congrats again! You have another mention in this week's FAVORITES thread. See post #69
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Mon, Feb 20, 2017 @ 5:15 PM
Your arrangement of the branches is wonderful...such a soft and pretty card...love the little bit of sequins and shimmer too...So happy that you won the battle with Stella...Beautiful card from corner to corner!