This card is for this weeks Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge: http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/
where Kimberly Crawford is challenging us to a Limited Supplies Challenge! Our challenge is to combine a colored image, texture or textures, and any shades of neutrals we want. You can pack on the layers and textures just make sure you include an image to color and use only neutral cardstock. Just so you know you can us any combination of whites, creams, blacks, browns, and grays!
I have used this image that I water coloured at my Scrapbooking night with my SU Demo Ann - we watercoloured with Aqua Pens and Ink Pads - such an easy way to colour and so effective! I have cut it out with my Fiskar Large Circle Punch and layered it onto a pink Scalloped Circle.
The background CS is embossed with the Hearts embossing folder and has been distressed around the edges along with the white CS it is layered into. The sentiment is from PTI and has been cut out with the SU Windows Slot Punch and raised up on 3D foam dots. I have used button brads on both the image and each side of the sentiment.
But my biggest achievement is the bow - it is the first one I have made with my Bow-Easy....which was given to me by my dear friend Melinda (aka Melinda80) I quickly emailed and SOS to Kathy (aka Wattle) and got a link for the easiest tutorial - and here I am 'fully licenced' and ready to go!! I have actually wanted to use a bow on my last few cards but it doesn't come naturally to me, so I am 'easing' my way into it. I used lace for this one and am happy with it! I am sure if you keep an eye out along the way, they will improve with each one!!
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44981
Thu, Nov 05, 2009 @ 5:03 PM
Linda, this is sooo, sooo pretty!!!! I love the bg and love your image! Wonderful embellies! Well put together, my friend!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Thu, Nov 05, 2009 @ 5:27 PM
Linda, this is so precious!!! I LOVE your lace bow. I'm still working on using the bow easy too. I just can't get the hang of it. I've been working with a tutorial on bow tying trying to get up to speed. I, too, struggle with it!!! I love your color combo, the hearts ef, the distressed edges, your coloring and the little brad buttons. This really came out wonderful my friend!! TFS!
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Thu, Nov 05, 2009 @ 6:58 PM
Hey! A perfect bow! lol- love it Linda. The one word that comes to me is 'precious'. Softly pink, lovely lace and sweet lil buttons. You have it all here sis. Thanks so much for sharing this sweet card. LYMI
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11