Chris is our hostess in the Color Challenge this week, and she has given us a lovely, natural palette of Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent and Blushing Bride. I'm passing on dessert this week, which was to use a die cut or punch.
I pulled out a set from 2015 that I've used exactly once before today, and decided it would be perfect to send to a friend who is going through some tough medical procedures. I stamped the circle and leaves in Evening Evergreen, the dots in Soft Succulent, and the outlines of the flowers in Merry Merlot (a permitted neutral).
Then I colored in the flowers and leaves with colored pencils, and also used the light green pencil to add a soft background behind the flowers and in the circles. I added double score lines on all four sides of the main panel. Mounted on an Evening Evergreen base card and added a few enamel dots and my card was done.
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Registered: January 7, 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 42913
Mon, Nov 14, 2022 @ 9:49 PM
Barb, I am a firm believer that less is more. This card just proves it! It's lovely and touching and I hope your friend is lifted up with the message. Love this.
------------------------------ Kathy Stamp n Sip with me
Registered: September 7, 2007 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 43261
Tue, Nov 15, 2022 @ 3:08 AM
So beautiful - those dainty and whimsical little posies are the bomb! And the sentiment is so perfect for your friend - a lovely creation I am sure she will appreciate!
Registered: June 3, 2006 Location: In my "She Shed Tornado Shelter" Posts: 4010
Tue, Nov 15, 2022 @ 8:58 AM
Barbara, I always forget how simple score lines add so much to a design! Your simple design is full of grace and beauty, your friend is going to really feel loved when they receive this gorgeous card! TFS
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70675
Tue, Nov 15, 2022 @ 9:15 AM
Superb CAS design. Love the look. Your special touches make it even prettier. I am awed by the pencil shading in-between the flowers. Fantastic idea for the challenge colors and mostly for your friend.
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105272
Tue, Nov 15, 2022 @ 11:17 AM
So delicate, and so beautiful!!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.