For the Color Challenge hosted by Chris. Her fabulous colors are: Berry Burst, Old Olive, Crumb Cake with gold for the dessert option.
I decided to use a new-to-me SU Bundle for the first time. This is an amazing set of coordinating products and there are a lot of different ways they can be used.
First, I placed a ribbon down the center of the white card base. It is a Crumb Cake in color with gold threads in it. The olive panel was both embossed and die-cut. Then I tipped the edges in VersaMark ink and laid it flat. I brushed on gold Pearl Ex powder on the edges. The spots were there was VersaMark ink picked up a lot of the powder; the areas with no ink have a light dusting for a sparkle. Unfortunately, it is difficult to see in the photo.
I attached this olive piece to the card base.
The sentiment was heat embossed in white on Crumb Cake and then die-cut into a small stitched rectangle (same die set). I matted it with the Berry Burst before placing it on the Olive panel.
All the poinsettias were stamped and die-cut. The larger poinsettia was popped up after I turned up the petals with a bone folder and layered with a smaller one. A gold gem adorns the center. Two smaller poinsettias were glued down; they have Stickles in the centers.
It was fun to play with new supplies and use this beautiful color combo for a Christmas card. I hope you will explore the colors and your supplies. Please share your creations with us! TFL
Date: Monday, December 4, 2023 GMT Views: 529
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Paper: SU Basic White, Old Olive, Berry Burst, Crumb Cake
Paper Size: A2
Ink: SU VersaMark, Berry Burst
Accessories: SU White EP, heat gun, Merriest Frames dies & hybrid EF, Gold faceted gems, Fine Art ribbon, painted brush; and Pearl Ex Powered Pigment: Aztec Gold, Stickles Golden Rod
Techniques: Die cutting, dry embossing, stamping, heat embossing
Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11622
Mon, Dec 04, 2023 @ 8:34 PM
Beautiful use of these colours. I love your gorgeously poinsettias in that berry burst, as well as the burst of greenery. Such a great balance of the colours. This is SWOON worthy!
------------------------------ Michele
My God shall supply all your need…Philippians 4:19
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83747
Tue, Dec 05, 2023 @ 3:49 AM
Diane, some really, really pretty framing and stamping. I totally love this card!!! Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105272
Tue, Dec 05, 2023 @ 7:56 AM
What a beautiful layout!! Love it!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 13127
Tue, Dec 05, 2023 @ 12:30 PM
Oh, Diane, this must be dazzling in person! Gorgeous use of Chris' challenge colors.
------------------------------ Rita
God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9
Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31212
Wed, Dec 06, 2023 @ 2:03 PM
The gold on your greenery stands out so beautifully, Diane. I like how you used just a little of the berry burst and more neutrals. A real Christmas Beauty~
------------------------------ ~Roberta
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