It's time again for this week's Color Challenge! I really wanted to try a technique by Cynde Whitlow of The Pink Envelope (tracing a die and making it look recessed). It's my first try, and I hope to "hone my skill" of it in another card. This week has been tough with having some home renovations, and I was happy at least to finish a card. ;)
I laid out all the card stock colors for this week's colors and found colored pencils that matched. I stamped the flower first, and then (after deciding what Scripture verse I wanted to use) I used washi tape to place the die over the card. I used a fine line marker to trace the die on each side of the flower and then drew the faux-stitches (pardon my "sewing machine's" hiccup or two!). Coloring was next, and I place the colored card stock under what I am coloring to keep as true to the color as possible. It's amazing how Crumb Cake and Chocolate Chip help to enhance the Powder Pink to give more contrast and depth. I used those colors to give a recessed look "inside" the scalloped edges. I used my Mini MISTI for the sentiment and then added a Chocolate Chip mat. (I was going to do a one-layer card but chickened out. Somehow it looked a bit naked!) Coloring with pencils is a slow process, and it helps to use a very light hand and build on it before burnishing the colors. This isn't a favorite card, but I do love this Scripture verse that is so precious to me. I need to build up my stash of cards with Scripture. Such great encouragement to so many.
I passed on this week's dessert of water coloring. I really wanted to water color with these colors, but no way given the renovations! So, I hope you will have dessert this week for me! Okay?
Hope you join us for this week's color challenge, and thanks for taking a closer look at my card. And have a beautiful week! May your weather warm up and bring you flowers! Hugs, all!
Date: Monday, April 9, 2018 GMT Views: 2717
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Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Onyx Black (Versafine)
Accessories: Prismacolor pencils, Stitched Scallop Edges dies (MFT), Prismacolor fine line marker, Mini MISTI tool, Mini Perfect Layers tool, white tape
Registered: April 16, 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 8507
Mon, Apr 09, 2018 @ 7:55 PM
What a gorgeous design Cheryl and I think your first attempt at this technique looks so wonderful! You know I admire your pencil coloring and this card is no exception, the flower and leaves done with such delicacy. A lovely, lovely card with a wonderful, uplifting verse!
------------------------------ Stef
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Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37067
Mon, Apr 09, 2018 @ 7:56 PM
this is another beauty Cheryl - I like this technique of tracing the die to make it look recessed-it looks like it turned out fine to me and of course your coloring is always superb
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Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: France Posts: 59605
Tue, Apr 10, 2018 @ 12:50 AM
wow Cheryl what a great technique and so well colored!! it really looks like there are more layers on your card!! I want to try this too!!
I hope your home looks warm and cosy now and that you've finished with the noise and dust!!
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 81958
Tue, Apr 10, 2018 @ 3:30 AM
Gorgeous in EVERY way, Cheryl. I love this card and the way those borders came out. Such a lovely flower. Of course, this is in my faves! Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni