I focused on Karen's:
-dots
-metallic accent
-scalloped edge (look way left!)
-birthday theme
-round focal element coming from right
I changed:
-fewer dots
-rainbow colours
-black instead of red
-silver instead of gold
-no fun fold
I was initially drawn to the 'rounded' balloons on Karen's patterned paper, as well as the scalloped edge. I started by using the negative edge of a Pretty Pink Posh die to scalloped die on the edge of a panel of white cardstock.
Then I used a small Essentials by Ellen Essentials Circle die to cut out a circle from each scallop. I blended a rainbow of Catherine Pooler inks on them . I cut the circles again from silver sparkle cardstock and used the frame portion, and popped up the colourful circle in the middle of each.
My sentiment is in an Essential Oval, also with a silver frame, and is meant to represent the balloon circle portion of Karen's card, which would move when you fold her card together. Mine doesn't move.
Finally, I put my panel on a black card base, leaving a narrower strip of black visible on one side than the other. This mimics the red around the middle panel of Karen's card.
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2020 GMT Views: 919
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Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 121898
Sat, Jul 11, 2020 @ 8:25 PM
I have spend part of this afternoon water coloring, so my first thought when I seen this as a thumbnail was that you had made a paint palette haha.
love the colors and the sparkle the silver brings too.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83107
Sun, Jul 12, 2020 @ 6:22 AM
Very fun, Ardyth. A fun birthday image and very cool dots. Even the sparkle is great! Super birthday card and case of Karen's fun card. Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: March 20, 2008 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 615
Sun, Jul 12, 2020 @ 10:35 AM
This is STUNNING!!! I love the colored dots, and the metallic silver edging plus the black, makes the colors pop, and what a great birthday card really for anyone! This is LOVELY!!! Favorited. Best wishes,