It's been a super busy time for me (and DH), but I wanted to join in Power Poppy's "5 Days of Digis" event. It helped to get my mojo going again, and I even tried a new technique. First, I decided to use the allover digital image. I colored the flowers different colors and then colored in the background. Unfortunately, the coral and the magenta daisies are hard to tell apart in this photograph. But it reminds me of a fabric pattern, don't you think? Struggled as always with what to do next - ha! Well, that's when I decided I would "go for it" and try the camouflage die technique (also known as eclipse, I'm told). Woohoo! I die cut the "hugs" die from my floral piece (a bit scary at first - ha!) and then cut three layers of Not Quite Navy. I glued the floral "fabric" to Not Quite Navy and matted it, and then I glued all the navy letters together with the final floral letters on top. It's camouflaged, but held sideways, you can see a bit of blue and feel the "hugs" die with your hands. It's sort of like a touch-and-feel card -- much like a real hug! I used a Soft Sky card base, and I rounded two of the corners for some interest. I really enjoyed making this card, and I hope my mojo keeps on going! There are four more digis I hope to play with, but we'll see! ;)
Thanks so much for taking a peek at my card, and I hope you like it and will check out this FREE digital download. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and keep cool!! Hugs! xoxo
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Fri, Jul 20, 2018 @ 7:44 AM
Thank you for sharing this gorgeous breath of sunshine and bringing me a smile this morning. I love your idea about this being a virtual hug...you described the idea perfectly. Lovely colors and the 3d sentiment is fabulous. WOW!!
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Registered: January 27, 2010 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 52220
Fri, Jul 20, 2018 @ 7:54 AM
Gorgeous Cheryl ... and I love the camouflage die technique that you used, which is perfect with this kind of card. Awesome in every way ... I love the colours as they are by the way.
Registered: September 12, 2004 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 54470
Fri, Jul 20, 2018 @ 8:12 AM
Wow!! This is so beautifully done, Cheryl. I love the faint hint of the shadow sentiment. This must have taken some time to color so perfectly but it was well worth it for this gorgeous result.
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Registered: June 19, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 6005
Fri, Jul 20, 2018 @ 8:26 AM
Do you know what I love about digi's? It's so much easier and less time consuming to "mask" (she laughs)!
Cheryl, this is lovely, and I could see both the coral and the magenta! And yes, it does look like a material print - wouldn't your print be stunning on outdoor pillows? Maybe with a hint of turquoise? I'm so glad you gave the the camouflage technique a try - it is a bit unnerving at first I agree, but the results? Beautiful!
Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7391
Fri, Jul 20, 2018 @ 6:14 PM
Just Gorgeous. I definitely want to run my fingers over the card to feel the raised edged of the sentiment. No thank you Cheryl - I definitely don't want to keep cool - cold and frosty winter day here - a little bit of Florida heat would be most welcome down under.
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Fri, Jul 20, 2018 @ 9:00 PM
Cheryl, your willingness to color that much always amazed me but it's gorgeous and yes, I can tell the difference in the colors of the flowers. Even your coloring of the background is just amazing and so even too. Beautiful card!
Registered: November 24, 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 17749
Sat, Jul 21, 2018 @ 2:39 AM
While admiring this and how you colored the BG so evenly, I realized a subtle thing you did-you shaded some of the petals with a...grey? I already loved the tones you picked.
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83819
Sat, Jul 21, 2018 @ 5:22 AM
Love the camo'ed hugs - a wonderful word to put on any card. Great flowers and colors and designing, Cheryl. Love your card!!!!
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