I embossed with my favorite embossing folder ever and then used my Copics to add a little color pop to random dots for a background. I also used various sized strips of colored papers to create the bottom border. I think it turned out pretty cute... Hope you like it, too!
A reminder of what the challenge palette looks like in case you want to play along, too:
Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate your comments! :)
Supplies:
- Basic Grey patterned paper - "Wander"
- Hero Arts "Hearts" Frame Cuts Die
- Neenah "Solar White" cardstock
- Sizzix Embossing Folder - "Flower Rings"
- Copic Markers - BG02, BG09, YG25, YR15, YR16
- Uni-ball Signo White Gel Pen
- Grosgrain ribbon, pearls, beads, flowers, adhesives
Jennifer, I adore your take on this challenge! thanks so much for the link to that embossing folder - it's now on my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteJenn, not only do I love your card, but I LOVE your blog! I am a new follower now! Your work ROCKS!
ReplyDeleteMarcy, I have to tell you that your comment made my day!!! I have loved paper-crafting forever, but have only just now discovered this **massive** online world of blogs and challenges and more blogs! as a way to share with other crafters (I know -- soooo behind the times!!).
DeleteI have also seen many of your works on Flickr (and now your blog!) and am a real admirer! Your work is quite fantastic, actually! :)
Thanks for the kind words and for visiting and following!! woo-hoo! :)
Over the moon FANTASTIC card Jennifer!!! LOVE everything about it!! What a cool background ....I too have put this embossing folder on my NEED list...lol you should get a comission!!! and those pins are the PERFECT touch!!
ReplyDeleteTracey, you are too kind!! I really appreciate your generous feedback! :)
DeleteI love all the texture and detailing in your card. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI love your card. It was very clever of you to use your copics to get your colours. Just the perfect mix of colour & elements to make the card pop but not overwhelm. I think I might need that embossing folder too!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to mention I love the use of the white gel pen too!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE the texture and dimension in this card...so great to have you with us TWICE in one week at The Play Date Cafe!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI've just had a lovely wander through your blog but had to come back to this card. Such a lovely use of the colors! You do very nice work :)
ReplyDeleteMichele, than you so much for visiting and for your kind words! I have been a fan of yours for awhile now, so they mean a lot to me! Thanks again! :)
DeleteHi Jennifer - thanks for taking the time to visit my blog. There were so many gorgeous things on your blog to comment on, so I picked this as may favorite and like Marcy above, am now a follower! This particular piece is so bold and balanced, hard colours to work with too, so great work!
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