On my recent (like last week) trip to Africa, my daughter wore an African dress that left me filled with color inspiration! In the end, I don't like my card NEARLY as much as I loved loved loved her dress......but that's the way the cookie crumbles sometimes......these colors have been banging around in my brain, but when I actually made a card with them, it feels sort of HO-HUM compared to her dress!! We made so many memories......such an awesome trip!! Happy Tuesday everyone!
Date: Monday, March 25, 2013 GMT Views: 5899
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Paper: Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Black craft
Accessories: markers and blenders, big shot, square lattice embossing folder, white gen pen, pearls, tiny tag punch, ribbon border punch, wide cotton ribbon, heat tool and clear powder
Registered: December 31, 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 926
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 @ 7:44 PM
Oh my gosh, Karen, there's nothing "ho-hum" about this! It's stunning!! The colours are so intense they just jump off the card!
Welcome back, and thanks for the challenge!
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni Demo Challenge Leader Splitcoast Challenge Host
Registered: February 8, 2004 Location: South of Oklahoma, North of DFW Airport = North Texas! Posts: 44393
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 @ 7:44 PM
Well, since "we" didn't see the dress "or" experience the real flavor of visiting Africa .... I'll just tell you that this is dynamic and so beautifully infused with color that it is memorable in a very good way on it's own!!
Oh yes .... Congrats on taking such an amazing trip!! My DD has told me that it is unforgettable (as a beginning comment) ... and now I shall need to be colored in an appropriate envious green color please!
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Splitcoast Challenge Hostess The Charmed Life
Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37103
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 @ 7:53 PM
absolutley stunning Karen-I love the embedded embossing technique you used-this card will invoke many happy memories everytime you look at it-welcome back my friend
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Registered: April 22, 2005 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 14382
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 @ 7:55 PM
It is gorgeous, Karen. The colors are as wonderful as that dress and I know your memories of your daughter wearing it in Africa will love forever in your memory. I love what you have created with these bright colors!!
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Registered: October 29, 2004 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 24007
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 @ 9:32 PM
Karen, Your card shouted out GORGEOUS, MAGICAL BEAUTY to me :-) I LOVE your color combo, textures, stamped flowers, pearls, scallop frame and of course your "Karen" bow. TFS and so pleased you had a wonderful trip..
Registered: February 26, 2007 Location: On SCS Posts: 36623
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 @ 9:44 PM
Nothing ho-hum here! Your card is stunning...as always! Looks like Africa was very inspiring to you! Welcome back, and thanks for a great challenging palette!
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