Susie created a card using the fussy cutting technique and some gorgeous Graphic 45 designer flowers. I rarely use designer paper images as the main focal point of a project. I have some wonderful Graphic 45 Christmas Past Collection and Susie's gorgeous card inspired me to try my hand using one of the beautiful cherub images. I created flowers out of cardstock to enhance the cherubs. I paired it with the paper on the opposite of the cherubs. I created a decorative background layer for my card using vanilla cardstock and used metallic rich gold Pan Pastel to color it. I cut my poinsettias out of vanilla, colored them lightly with permanent red Pan Pastel and then highlighted them with the gold. I cut the holly and pine using artichoke paper and I also applied the rich gold to them as well. It's so sad that you can't see the gold on the flowers and holly in the photo. It adds an amazing Victorian feel to the card in person. The gold on the decorative matched perfectly with the background designer paper.
Thank you Susie for such wonderful inspiration and for getting me to move out of box to use designer paper images.
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sun, Sep 29, 2013 @ 8:13 AM
Kittie, a card full of Victorian loveliness! What precious images! Love the framing. Heart warming case my friend!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Goodness, Kittie! Every one of your creations shows your absolute LOVE of cardmaking!! The poinsettias and elegant layers are perfect for framing the cherubs!
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Registered: April 4, 2006 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 6368
Sun, Sep 29, 2013 @ 1:22 PM
I LOVE this vintage style card, Kittie! Makes me want to go out and get some great dp just to be able to make a card like this. I don't think I have ever used dp as a focal point but this is just fantastic.
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sun, Sep 29, 2013 @ 3:18 PM
Lol....howdy indeed sweet friend! Ain't this a purdy neighborhood? Hugs.......
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Magnificent, Kittie. This reminds me of the classic painters, Michaelangelo, Renoir, and Rembrant. Your eye for colour and detail are exacting. What a beautiful and breath taking image.