Sunday, 27 January 2013

Dynamic Foliage

The colors at Dynamic Duos this week are great.  I love neutrals and Soft Suede and Crumb Cake are fantastic together!  With these colors, it's easy to go with a masculine card and that's what I did:


I went with a collage look for this card using multiple images in varying ink generations.  I first inked up the Netting background then placed my cardstock on top and "walked" my fingers across the card so that not all the card was inked.  Then I stamped various images from Nature Walk and French Foliage in Crumb Cake and Soft Suede ink.  For all but the postmark images, I stamped off the Soft Suede ink to give a lighter impression.

The banners were made using First Edition DSP and sponging the edges with Crumb Cake.  I then curled the edges slightly.  The die-cut foliage is from a PTI set called Larger Than Life with matching die.  I would have liked to use the Secret Garden foliage from the upcoming mini, but I don't have that set so had to make do.

All in all, I'm quite happy with this card.  I didn't put a sentiment on it which makes it suitable for many different occasions.

Thanks for looking.  I'm glad I had time to play along with this challenge.  Most challenges posted on Sunday or Monday (NZ time) I can't join in on because of work and other commitments, but having this week off work means lots of card-making, hopefully!


Products used (all Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamps:  Nature Walk; French Foliage; Netting; Larger Than Life (PTI)
Cardstock:  Crumb Cake; Soft Suede; Very Vanilla; First Edition DSP
Ink:  Crumb Cake; Soft Suede
Accessories:  Naturals Designer Buttons; Linen Thread; sponges; Larger Than Life die (PTI)

Edited to Add:  This card was chosen for an Honorable Mention at Dynamic Duos.  Thanks, guys!

Cheers
Karren
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8 comments:

  1. Jenny Engelke27 January 2013 at 18:18

    Great card! I love all the layers of stamps. The button and the newsprint paper rock too!

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  2. Dianna28 January 2013 at 01:10

    Just gorgeous! I'll be making cards similar to this - thanks for the inspiration!

    Dianna
    (www.thesedaysofmine.com)

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  3. Christine Blain28 January 2013 at 20:08

    Love this, Karren!! I, too, am a huge fan of neutrals (Crumb Cake especially). I really like all the details on your card - great job with this challenge.

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  4. Darnell29 January 2013 at 06:21

    I'm not usually a huge fan of the collage card, Karren, but this one is wonderfully subtle and vintage and with all those text details, you know it has a story to tell! Well done!!

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  5. Bobbie29 January 2013 at 08:05

    So pretty! I adore the newsprint with the images. Thanks for playing with the Dynamic Duos.

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  6. Amy White1 February 2013 at 10:26

    Beautiful background you've created! Love the newsprint banner strips too! Thanks for playing along with Dynamic Duos this week!

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  7. Anne Marie Hile2 February 2013 at 04:38

    Oh my goodness, you absolutely rocked the collage look with this gorgeous card, Karren! The newsprint banners are the perfect touch. Thank you so much for joining us this week at Dynamic Duos! :)

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  8. Darnell2 February 2013 at 18:13

    Popping back to congratulate you, Karren, for the well-deserved Darling shoutout from DD!!

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