I just can't do bows. But I tried! Jeanne asked for bows for today's Free for All Challenge. And Ky asked for shadows in today Mixed Media Challenge. Even though I'm lousy at tying bows, I am glad that I added this bow. It is totally something I would never think to do and I think it does add to the card. I also added extra shadows that I wouldn't normally have added. I put extra shadow underneath the luggage and the snail and also tried to exaggerate the shading while I was coloring my images.
I'm glad for two simple challenges today, because I had to combine them with a challenge of my own which was a friend that asked for a belated birthday card for her aunt who loves to travel. My mind went first to this postcard DP that I've had forever (so this must be what I was saving it for. LOL). Then I thought I wanted to do a turtle or a snail with this pile of luggage from Tiddly Inks. So, I visited the Tiddly Inks website and searched "turtle" and came up empty. But when I searched "snail" I came up with this fun set of snails. I put the one with the postage stamp on the inside of the card. I think she's going to be really happy with this card. I know I am.
Date: Friday, August 18, 2017 GMT Views: 1185
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Accessories: Cottage Cutz stitched rectangles dies, Computer Generated Sentiment using "Bromello" font from fontspace.com, ribbon, foam mounting squares, gel pens (white and gold)
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Fri, Aug 18, 2017 @ 3:02 PM
Love the vintage look of your card Jen. From the postage bg to luggage they pair well and the snail is so darn cute! Great choice of color for your awesome bow!
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Sun, Aug 20, 2017 @ 10:56 AM
Jen, this is adorable and just perfect! I love the suitcases and think the snail is ADORABLE! Beautifully done with this great DP! I have so much DP myself and think...oh my! Wish I could reorganize it! BTW, thanks for the font name. I downloaded it and will use it. Sometimes there are special times for personalized sentiments or names. Great card for both challenges! And don't worry about tying bows! Lots of us struggle with it! Hugs! xoxo
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