Today's challenge was to make a get well card or a thinking of you card. Well, I feel like I need the card today. I started with the Capella paper - how could you go wrong there?!! I found a nice image..., but boy did I go wonky on my layout today. I embossed a piece of artichoke paper and glued it down. I then put my image on top, without any frame... that didn't look so hot so I pulled it off and put 2 layers on. Now you really can't see my embossed piece. Time to walk away from the card...
Oh well. I just hate when you have high hopes for a card, and it doesn't quite work out the way you would have liked. Wisdom for next time I guess.
Date: Friday, August 13, 2010 GMT Views: 917
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92493
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 @ 2:25 PM
Oh, Kim, don't feel down. We ALL have those days with our cardmaking......at least, I sure do! Your card is beautiful, but I understand how you feel when you've covered up all the lovely embossing, but the card stands on its own as a lovely card! Chin up!!
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74829
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 @ 2:29 PM
OMG, this is beautiful. Can't believe you are disappointed, though I understand what you when something doesn't go as planned. That watercolored rose is just amazing.
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 @ 2:34 PM
Are you silly or what, Kim? As soon as I came upon your card, I was overwhelmed with its striking appearance. Okay, if this just doesnt do for you, not too worry: I'll take it off your hands. You do still have my address dont you?
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Registered: December 4, 2009 Location: Southern Utah's Dixie Posts: 20557
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 @ 2:39 PM
It may not be what you had planned, but it is pretty! You can see that you did use the embossed piece to also back your oval. So the effect is there and works. Great choice of dp and coloring of the rose!
Registered: April 22, 2005 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 14382
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 @ 4:22 PM
I would never walk away from this card! And it is certainly not wonky!!! The papers are beautiful and I like the layout your used and that extra layer does give it a great pop! Beautiful card! Now send it to someone. TFS
OMGoodness!!! This card is stunningly beautiful!!! I have days like that all the time, and my cards never look this good! I can see your embossed panel peeking out from behind, not what you originally planned, but a sweet subtle touch! Trust me, this is gorgeous!!!