Sunday, 29 July 2012

Flower Fest

I wasn't going to post this card, but I figured since it took me over an hour to make, I had to share it LOL.  To me, this card is somewhat OTT, uses bright colors that aren't my go-to colors; and has angled panels, which I'm not fond of.  Maybe it will appeal more to someone out there...

So after that lead-in, wanna see the card???


I used the sketch from this week's Stamping 411 site and the inspiration photo from Just Add Ink.

I think the pearls were a step too far, but I couldn't remove them as they were stuck down too well.  But as I'm fond of saying, it is what it is.



Thanks for looking.

Products used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamps:  Flower Fest
Cardstock:  Basic Gray; Basic Black; Whisper White; Twitterpated DSP; Calypso Coral; Lucky Limeade; Concord Crush
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  White EP; Simply Scored; Pearls (lots of pearls..)

Edited to Add:  Well,despite all my negative comments, someone liked my card.  The girls at Just Add Ink chose it for an Honourable Mention.  Thanks, girls!

Cheers
Karren









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10 comments:

  1. Michelle29 July 2012 at 21:52

    Well, it appeals to me, pearls and all! I'm more of a CAS girl, but I still love this card! I'm glad you shared. :-)

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  2. Bronwyn Eastley30 July 2012 at 11:29

    Well I like the border of pearls and those bright flowers look amazing. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink.

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  3. Christine Blain30 July 2012 at 13:29

    The white-embossed flowers and leaves look amazing, Karren; I love them! I, too, struggle with angled panels, but you've really done the sketch justice. I like the scored lines either side of the main panel, too - nice touch. Thanks for playing along with us at Just Add Ink this week!

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  4. Selene Kempton30 July 2012 at 16:08

    It appeals to me! WOW! I really dig this one. It pops right out of the gallery.

    Thanks so much for playing along!

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  5. Mae's Cachet30 July 2012 at 23:27

    Karren I think we are often our own worst critics, I love your card, the angles, colours and layers and even that border of pearls. Thanks for joining in with our challenge at Just Add Ink this wee.

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  6. Nance Leedy30 July 2012 at 23:31

    I think it's gorgeous! I saw that 411 sketch and ran for the hills but you made it sing. The embossed flowers really pop on the gray and I think the pearls are beautiful. A beautiful card for a special someone. Thanks for stopping by my blog! Cheers!

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  7. Trish *Spring Blossom*31 July 2012 at 19:23

    So glad you posted and linked up this one! I really like the subtle scoring on the base card and the pearls really add that special something.

    Thanks for playing at JAI this week.

    Trish
    JAI Design Team

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  8. Louise Sharp1 August 2012 at 00:19

    I don't know why you would not want to post this!? I love your take on both the challenges. Plus I find it hard to do one challenge - let alone combining them! Well done, thank you so much for posting this.
    Lou X

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  9. Vicky Hayes1 August 2012 at 20:19

    It's lovely of course Karren! Those gorgeous flowers and leaves make a great focal point.

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  10. Tina1 August 2012 at 21:24

    I love the pop of colour against the neutral background! Fantastic card, thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week.

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