The Play Date Cafe - PDCC 99 is a color challenge. I loooove these colors together!
I have to tell you. I'm not really liking my card. I've had this idea in my head for several days. I could just picture how pretty it would be. On paper though (actually card stock), not so much :(
But, I'll post it anyway. I think.
So. I used PTI's stamper's select white cardstock for my one layer card. I embossed it with SU's textured impressions flower garden embossing folder. I love this image! Then I took my wisteria wonder marker and used the side of the larger end, to run along all of the raised areas of the image. [Yes, I know it appears gray in the photo, but it really isn't.] After the ink was dry, I used a jelly roll stardust clear pen on the centers of the flowers. I don't think you can see that detail in my photo, but it sparkles IRL.
Now, it's at this point that I lost my love for this card. The sentiment that I selected looks too....well...wimpy or fragile, compared to the bolder lines of the floral image. Ah well. I couldn't find a way to cover it. So. It stays.
I finished the card with a piece of knotted pale yellow ribbon (from Michael's) and a few flat-back pearls (also from Michael's).
If you've read my entire post....I applaud you! Thank you for putting up with my whining :)
I hoping for better results with my next card!
Oh Susie...I think your card is beautiful and perfect for the CAS challenge. I totally think the sentiment works with this image. The flourish in the font is the perfect balance for the bold lines of the flowers. And, I bet that pop of yellow is pretty with the Wisteria. Thanks for playing along with the Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteOh Susie, you're way to hard on yourself! This is beautiful and a perfect entry for our CAS plant challenge. I love the way you've colored the embossing folder and I'm sure IRL the Wisteria is stunning paired with the pale yellow. It's a lovely card! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Susie! I think the sentiment works perfectly! The embossed image looks stunning. I love the yellow ribbon with the pearls! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me? This is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely Susie! The embossing is wonderful, your bow perfect and the pearls this icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! What a beautiful, strong image! Love the bow and pearls :) Thanks for playing this week at the Play Date Cafe!
ReplyDeleteSusie, what are you talking about?! This card is absolutely beautiful! Don't be so hard on yourself...the sentiment, embossing, ribbon, pearls...all of it is perfect just the way it is.
ReplyDeleteI disagree... I think the card is super pretty! Maybe it's bolder than you pictured, but me I gasped when I saw it! I love everything about it!
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...and here I was thinking what a fab card it is, Susie! Actually, with the lighting, it looks like you've silver-embossed a stamped image. To me, it's still a pretty card! THanks for sharing it with us at The Play DAte CAfe!
ReplyDeleteIt IS pretty - those flowers are gorgeous and so delicate. You've chosen the other elements perfectly to complement it. Thank you so much for playing along at The Play Date Cafe this week.
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ReplyDeleteSue - This is such a beautiful and elegant CAS card. I love your choice of images and color. The pearls are the perfect elegant finishing touch. Just a fabulous job! Thank you for playing with The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I had forgotten about this embossing folder and now I want to use it! Love your work Susie...it is always exceptional. Thanks for joining the Paper Players!
ReplyDeletethe embossing looks great!
ReplyDeleteWow, Susie! What a stunning way to use that embossing folder. I have had that one for a while and have never been inspired to use it...until today! Just gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining us at the Paper Players this week! :)
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