Wednesday 18 September 2013

Soft Leaves

I'm just squeaking in with a card for this week's Just Add Frames challenge at Just Add Ink.  I also used the colors at Dynamic Duos which are yellow and soft green.   When I went to save the graphic to write this post, I saw the challenge colors were So Saffron and Pistachio Pudding.  I went from memory and used So Saffron and Pear Pizzazz, so apologies to the Dynamic Duos team for my shonky memory!



My frame was made using masking tape and sponging within the rectangle with both So Saffron and Pear Pizzazz inks.  While the mask was still in place, I stamped some images from French Foliage in Crumb Cake ink.  I then removed the mask and stamped the postmark images, also in Crumb Cake.  Finally, I stamped some leaves in Pear Pizzazz.

I layered this panel onto Pear Pizzazz then wrapped some White Baker's Twine around before mounting onto the card base using dimensionals.

All up, this card only took about 20 minutes (which is quick for me!).



Thanks for looking.

Products used:

Stamps:  French Foliage
Cardstock:  Whisper White; Pear Pizzazz
Ink:  So Saffron; Pear Pizzazz; Crumb Cake
Accessories:  Masking Tape; White Baker's Twine

Edited to Add:  This card received an Honorable Mention at Just Add Ink.

Cheers
Karren

10 comments:

Christine Blain said...

What a fabulous way to create a frame, Karren; your card is stunning. LOVE the crispness of the white, and the way you've stamped the images. So glad you could join us at Just Add Ink this week!

Nikki Spencer said...

Really beautiful Karren and what a great way to create a frame! Love the white and green together...very crisp and fresh! Thanks for playing at JAI.

Karen Davis said...

Karren, this is a totally gorgeous card. Fabulous frame. I am amazed how quickly you made the card.

Carole said...

I stopped by to see your Merry Monday post and was stopped in my tracks with this beauty. Sensational and only 20 minutes...wow...oh yea I love the long and lean tower of squares too! Merrily I'll scroll along.

Janet's Joy said...

Your stamping is fabulous!!
So glad you could join us at Dynamic Duos this week!

AB. said...

Stunning! LOVE IT! Thanks for joining us this week at Dynamic Duos. :)

Susie W. said...

Love how you've stamped outside the edges of your sponged panel. Beautiful card Karren!
I'm so glad you played along with our Dynamic Duos challenge this week. :)

Loll said...

Hi Karren. GORGEOUS!!! Love your masked and sponged background. Perfect for your stamped foliage. Loll xx

Michelle said...

Wow! This is a beautiful card! I love the leaves outside the masked edges. Gorgeous work. Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos!

Tara Bourgoin said...

Wowza this is gorgeous! I love what you've done with the leaves over the frame. What a great touch! Thanks for sharing with us at Dynamic Duos this week!