Today we are celebrating 8 years of Way to Use it Challenge. I just wanted to shout out a big Thank You to all the ladies that hosted this fine challenge. I haven't played all 8 years, but the years I have played has been a real pleasure.
Today we were to include things that represent an 8th year anniversary...flower-lilac....done; Gemstone - Tanzania (light purple or blue color stone)....done; Traditional gifts - bronze or pottery...done; and finally Modern gifts - linen or lace...done.
This was all to be done in the purple color family. Since purple is one of my favorite colors this was an easy task......brief details....
Made a gelli print using various stencils and a dusky lilac acrylic paint. Drew my flowers on it and then cut them out. Made a ghost print that I used as my panel only I stippled on some blue ink.
The copper pottery was made using metal repair tape that I used a patina paint kit on. Forgot I bought this so glad I remembered. Drew the pot and cut it out.
My lace is a doily sponged with tea dye.
My gems, blue in color, are faux dew drops that I painted the bottoms blue.
Put this all together on a purple card adding some white dots in two corners. I also painted on the flower stems and leaves.
Thanks again ladies for all the wonderful challenges. Today was just another one of those fun creative ones. Have a great evening all!....TFL :0)
Hi Sis! Hi NC Sis!
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50494
Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @ 2:05 PM
WOW..you have outdone yourself...this is INCREDIBLE!! Love, the pinky purple bg and your coppery vase..so cool..and the flowers..the dimension is eye popping! This had to jump right into my favs!
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 71992
Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @ 3:02 PM
Wowzers!!!!!! Cathy....this is outstanding....first you use all the elements mentioned in the challenge, and make this gorgeous card. Love the bg, vase, and especially your hand drawn flowers. thanks for playing in the challenge today.
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92453
Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @ 3:09 PM
Truly an exceptionally creative card, Cathy.....and EVERYTHING in it, in a most pleasing way! You are certainly an inspiration to me although you have more talent in your little finger than I do in my whole being! : ) Love your card!
Registered: October 25, 2010 Location: New England Posts: 12699
Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @ 3:22 PM
Cathy, it's time for you to do an SCS tutorial! I can't get over the flowers you drew and any of the other techniques. I am exhausted just thinking about attempting any of those wonderful details! Oh, by the way, AWSOME card!
Registered: March 15, 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 11018
Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @ 4:12 PM
This is so cool Cathy! The techniques are really showcasing your amazing artistic talents!!! I LOVE your whimsical flowers and your vase is incredible!!! The patina is gorgeous! Fabulous card!!!