Critiques welcome! Thanks so much in advance! I think I will use one for my personal Christmas cards-I will add dazzling diamonds to the star as well. (The colors match my DD's Christmas dresses) I'd especially like opinions of:
Velvet vs. taffeta (both ribbons are mellow moss--the velvet does look a bit olive in the picture)
Black swirly in the background? yes or no
Adore (in pink) to the left or somewhat centered?
Could I add paper piercing anywhere? Suggestions of spots or would it be too busy?
Hugs to all who answer-I know I'm a pain in the hiney!
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Registered: June 25, 2006 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Posts: 7762
Thu, Nov 08, 2007 @ 12:35 PM
Velvet vs. taffeta (both ribbons are mellow moss--the velvet does look a bit olive in the picture) Either are nice... the velvet without the knot will probably mail better, plus be quicker to make. (I did the same thing on my challenge - one with taffeta, one with velvet... hmmmm.... maybe we're on to something here!)
Black swirly in the background? no
Adore (in pink) to the left or somewhat centered? Either works... if you're making a ton of them, I'd alternate to keep myself sane.
Could I add paper piercing anywhere? Suggestions of spots or would it be too busy? Paper piercing takes time (at least it does for me), so if you're going to make a lot of these, keep it simple!
Just my ten cents!
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Registered: December 5, 2006 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2541
Thu, Nov 08, 2007 @ 1:31 PM
Both very pretty cards, but if I had to choose, I would pick the taffeta ribbon card all around because it's more balanced and the focus is on the town rather than the ribbon. I don't think you need piercing.
Registered: July 18, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 9838
Thu, Nov 08, 2007 @ 1:49 PM
well, now you got me really looking! I like the velvet ribbon best. I like it w/out black more (although the black swirls are very pretty.) I like the adore to the left--to the left. Your image is colored beautifully and anyone who is lucky enough to be on your holiday card list is in for a real treat!
Registered: October 16, 2004 Location: Draper, Utah Posts: 1838
Thu, Nov 08, 2007 @ 3:06 PM
I like the right one with the Adore centered and I do like the black swirls. It really makes the whole card look so elegant and dressy. I love the idea of the addition of the glitter.
Registered: June 7, 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 2194
Thu, Nov 08, 2007 @ 4:08 PM
I say make some of each, they are both fabulous! If you force me to choose, I love the velvet ribbon, like the Adore in the center, and think it looks great without the black. I personally don't think you need to make all your cards the same, and both these cards are beautiful! Do what you love, and if that is both, do both. (didn't make it easier did I?, sorry)