It's been a super busy time for me (and DH), but I wanted to join in Power Poppy's "5 Days of Digis" event. It helped to get my mojo going again, and I even tried a new technique. First, I decided to use the allover digital image. I colored the flowers different colors and then colored in the background. Unfortunately, the coral and the magenta daisies are hard to tell apart in this photograph. But it reminds me of a fabric pattern, don't you think? Struggled as always with what to do next - ha! Well, that's when I decided I would "go for it" and try the camouflage die technique (also known as eclipse, I'm told). Woohoo! I die cut the "hugs" die from my floral piece (a bit scary at first - ha!) and then cut three layers of Not Quite Navy. I glued the floral "fabric" to Not Quite Navy and matted it, and then I glued all the navy letters together with the final floral letters on top. It's camouflaged, but held sideways, you can see a bit of blue and feel the "hugs" die with your hands. It's sort of like a touch-and-feel card -- much like a real hug! I used a Soft Sky card base, and I rounded two of the corners for some interest. I really enjoyed making this card, and I hope my mojo keeps on going! There are four more digis I hope to play with, but we'll see! ;)
Thanks so much for taking a peek at my card, and I hope you like it and will check out this FREE digital download. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and keep cool!! Hugs! xoxo
Registered: July 25, 2004 Location: Hog Wallow, KY Posts: 38242
Tue, Jul 24, 2018 @ 8:25 AM
Fabulously colored and I love how you've hidden the sentiment. Cute twist to adding words. It reminds me of hidden picture pages that I absolutely love.
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74837
Wed, Jul 25, 2018 @ 7:40 AM
Ooh, those daisies are gorgeous, Cheryl. Perfect coloring, as always. I have never tried the eclipse technique but I am sure it is fun. Fabulous card, my friend. You've been a busy bee while I was away on my trip. Heading to see what other beauties you have created.
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Registered: February 22, 2007 Location: L’etoile du Nord Posts: 6409
Fri, Jul 27, 2018 @ 2:44 PM
Fabulous card! Your camouflage die-cut is just awesome! Love your coloring, that image is just wonderful!
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Registered: November 19, 2004 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 15938
Sun, Jul 29, 2018 @ 8:37 PM
Wow, Cheryl, this is beautiful! Your coloring is amazing - I can tell the difference in colors. And your BG coloring matches your card base so well I would have thought you printed your digi on that color cardstock had you not said about coloring it. Faved!
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Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Wed, Aug 08, 2018 @ 11:57 AM
OMG, Cheryl, you have been busy. I have a new job now and am having some down time, so thought I would catch up. What a surprise when I saw all your new cards. BEAUTIFUL array of flowers and love your technique. You always know how to bring elements together. Love the corner rounding.
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