...so I wanted to do something different and step out of my comfort zone since the inspiration site is so unique to what I would normally do....
So I tore up pieces of used grid paper (because it makes me think of 'planning'), and leveraged my paint daubers to create the 'light' in the background. Then I used a Tim Holtz stencil and some embossing paste for the flowers (the flowers represent me struggling to reach the light). The paperclip arrow on the bottom left represents the words of my father when he was alive "Keep your head up, work hard, and you can be whatever you want to be". I selected the Swarovski crystal (wish you could see it IRL) because of the way it reflects light....I believe that "opportunities" will present themselves in life depending on your perspective to them like with a crystal.
The theme of this card is 'the light at the end of the tunnel".
It was fun to do something really different, and to step out of my comfort zone and think more artistically! Big thanks to our guest hostess Stacy for inspiring me in this direction!
Hugs,
Audrie
Date: Friday, April 10, 2015 GMT Views: 1305
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Fri, Apr 10, 2015 @ 10:44 PM
L-O-V-E this card, Audrie! You have achieved such splendid "light" with our ink. The torn paper bkgrd and stencil paste flowers look great. The sentiment certainly spoke LOUDLY to me today. TFS this wonderful card!
We have so much in common. This is the first picture I opened from the site. Your card is so lovely! Thanks to you for always having wonderful inspiration. Thanks to Stacy for this wonderful site.
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Sat, Apr 11, 2015 @ 5:14 AM
What a gorgeous card...beautiful colors. This is gonna be one beautiful gallery. Such a great board to get inspiration from!!! Thanks to you and Stacy!!! Love it!
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Sat, Apr 11, 2015 @ 7:51 AM
Out of your comfort zone sure works well for you - what a gorgeous card! I stared at it for some time, just taking in the beauty, then fav'd it, then took another look - love it!
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