First up is a card for the Create Along with us Challenge. I was inspired by this card by Erin Lincoln.
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| Erin Lincoln's Card |
I stayed pretty true to Erin's card, with the exception of the border die she used (not released yet) and my color scheme, which was both darker and brighter than hers. I impressed my card front with the Peony Cover plate and that gave me a rough guide about where to sponge my flowers and leaves.
I thought the white areas looked a little stark, so I went over them with a very light sponging of Aqua Mist.
My next card is for the Day 5 Sampler Square Challenge. I've recently been teaching both of my teenaged daughters how to drive, so I find myself looking at road signs more closely than usual. I had this idea to use a bunch of the different arrow dies from Get to the Point.
I pulled out 9 different colors of PTI card stock and die cut 9 different arrows from Get to the Point. Then I stamped each arrow using Versamark ink and a variety of different PTI background stamps.
It was still looking a little stark, so I boldly (foolishly) started doodling--I added faux stitching around all the boxes and random little white dots from my white gel pen. I stamped a sentiment from Retro Style Graduation and an arrow from Live Love Life. I think this will be a fun card to give one of my girls as they head out on their next adventure.
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Love these, Joyce! I really like the bolder, brighter palette on the first card and just love the arrows on the second card.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Joyce! Those arrows are so fun!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Joyce! Love the watercolored scene and all the fun arrows! Waving hi from Phoenix :)
ReplyDeleteLove this card! I smiled when you wrote about teaching teenagers how to drive, what a clever idea. Really like the bold colors too.
ReplyDeleteTwo beauties here Joyce! Have a lovely weekend and Valentine, whatever you do! Hazel xx
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hope the driving lessons are going well. Gr8 cards- I can see the peony cover plate is versatile and your ink blending is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteBoth look great; a lot of work to cut 9 different coloured arrows... But the first is my favo; such a beautiful case! Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love how you've done the sponging on the first card, Joyce!!!! ...and the colours are beautiful!!!! A lovey card!!!! And the one with all the arrows ...so fun and so cute ...and a great card for any teenager, with a lovely sentiment!!! Love your faux stitching and the white dots!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy VD!!!!
Joyce...love both of your cards but that sweet arrow card is as adorable as it gets. Can't wait to case you on it. I have all those arrows that are just waiting to be used.
ReplyDeleteJoyce, you are really rising to the occasion with these PTI challenges, creating cards that are incredibly ingenious, innovative and all around fabulous! The arrows: awesome! Cheering and applauding your entries loudly!
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Beautiful, softly sponged peony, Joyce ... and what fun arrows ... your doodling is fabulous ... those white dots really pop! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLove your take on Erin's card. The sponging of the flower is gorgeous. Great card on the square challenge. I never did do that one.
ReplyDeleteYour arrow card is very clever, Joyce. I love the bright colors.
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