I am your hostess this week and I have chosen Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, and Pretty in Pink and for dessert: your favorite green. I made 2 cards this week - one CAS, and one a bit busier.
For this one, on a panel the size of my cover plate, I sponged the inks and then splattered with diluted inks of the same color. Then I splattered diluted white acrylic paint and sprayed the panel with shimmer spritz for a lovley sparkle. Attached this to the card front, stamped and die cut the birds and sentiment flag. Die cut the cover plate, stamped the tree lines on the birch trees and then attached to card front with dimensional tape. Finally I attached the birds and sentiment strip. Glad to be able to use this set for more than just winter cards - I think it works!
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Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55667
Mon, Jan 18, 2016 @ 7:42 PM
This is such a gorgeous card!! I love the way you've added the black, it really helps things pop. The way you used the colors in the bg is really pretty - great blending and nice white spots. Great job with the challenge!!
Registered: April 16, 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 8507
Mon, Jan 18, 2016 @ 7:58 PM
Maura, this is absolutely delightful! Love your background and the multiple layers with the trees and birds. Gorgeous! And thank you for the wonderful colors this week - LOVE them!
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Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Mon, Jan 18, 2016 @ 8:14 PM
This is really gorgeous, Maura. It is just so bright and fresh. The colors work so well in this design...the bg is marvelous and the birds are so pretty. Pinned and faved.
Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Mon, Jan 18, 2016 @ 10:06 PM
Maura, this is so beautiful. Judy called it stunning and I agree. Your background is phenomenal. And the graphic style birch trees and birds look amazing over it. Thank you for sharing this lovely card!
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