Hello, sweet friends! Well, I am "late" again with this new digi, but today's Inspiration Challenge was what finally inspired me to finish my card. It is an unlikely image that inspired me today -- a frog. It's sort of a funny inspiration for flowers, right? Haha! Yes, it was one of the sample ideas that Stacy shared . . . a blue frog on green leaves with some dark gray/black. Since some of Susie Cooper tea cups are found in dark colors with white polka dots, I finished coloring the cup a darker color and used a white gel pen for the polka dots. I added some grounding and some stripes to the tea cloth after I finished coloring it (since I used a regular blue writing pen). Not sure it's my favorite (since I struggled with the darkness and wish I had stopped sooner), but I enjoyed the challenge. I used a new decorative die from Gina Marie Designs to add a bit of frill and then mounted it on a Marina Mist card base. Voila! It is done, and I hope you like it. I think it is growing on me a little. ;)
Remember that spring is next Tuesday! Hugs, all! xoxo
Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26180
Sat, Mar 17, 2018 @ 11:10 AM
Gorgeous Cheryl! I love the purple hints coming through the blues of your flowers! That clean white lacy trim looks great against the blue base panel. I really like the grey of your cup and 'table'. It is a great neutral that lets your glorious flowers shine!
Registered: November 24, 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 17737
Sat, Mar 17, 2018 @ 11:11 AM
This is lovely as always. I like the lines in the fabric-you did a great job of following the flow so it has more dimension...and how you faded the table top shading, the choice of die layer edge, and as always the flower coloring.
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Sat, Mar 17, 2018 @ 11:44 AM
Couldn't be any more beautiful than this, Cheryl. When I opened it, I thought it was a Linda (Holstein) creation. You are both such awesome crafters. I love your die cute and, of course, your image is perfectly colored. Have a wonderful Saturday. The sun has finally come out here and is 75 or more. Yay!!!!!
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Sat, Mar 17, 2018 @ 11:54 AM
Really pretty colouring of the flowers and I think the darker cup sets it off beautifully! The lacy edge of the die cut panel is a great compliment to the image - gorgeous card Cheryl!
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Sat, Mar 17, 2018 @ 11:54 AM
How stunning is this outstanding card, Cheryl! I saw your inspiration piece, and I can understand how it inspired you! Your coloring of this gorgeous image is breathtaking. I'm intrigued by the various colors I can see in the flowers; they are mesmerizing. This card is a masterpiece, Cheryl! Hugs, my sweet friend!