I took a different approach to the colors for today. Neutrals were mainly used and the chosen colors were used on the flowers. The DP was created with a cover-all stamp in neutral tones. The handles of the tools were painted then coated with clear EP. Added tiny twine to the handles as well.
Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 GMT Views: 400
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79895
Tue, Jun 07, 2022 @ 5:32 AM
I love how you used the colors today, Sallie. Beautiful card!
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Registered: May 18, 2004 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 37151
Tue, Jun 07, 2022 @ 6:28 AM
Such a gorgeous creation for a gardener! I love the pretty background you created and the "pop" of red and orchid flowers. The trowel and hand rake look fantastic. Your greeting is lovely, as well. I've been making a lot of use of my garden tools over the last few weeks! Love this time of year : )
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Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 14005
Tue, Jun 07, 2022 @ 7:29 AM
Lovely and inspiring card for a gardener. The arrangement of the tools and flowers is so pleasing to the eye! Beautiful coloring, as usual, love the bits of twine!
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Registered: June 3, 2006 Location: In my "She Shed Tornado Shelter" Posts: 4010
Tue, Jun 07, 2022 @ 8:00 AM
Your take on this week's colors is phenomenal! I love the created background paper, it brings the perfect touch to your realistic tools and flowers! The added twine to the tools is a great idea too! TFS
Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28949
Tue, Jun 07, 2022 @ 8:39 AM
Wow! This is a beauty! I love the flowers and those garden tools look real!
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Registered: May 28, 2008 Location: Arnold, Missouri Posts: 15273
Tue, Jun 07, 2022 @ 9:49 AM
Oh my goodness, Sallie, this is just stunning. I love your gardening tools, and your distressing around the edge of your dp is a perfect touch. An the dimension you achieved on your tools is wonderful. Terrific birthday card.
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105288
Tue, Jun 07, 2022 @ 11:38 AM
Love the die cuts and your coloring!!!
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Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70794
Tue, Jun 07, 2022 @ 5:07 PM
Gorgeous! Love how you created your own DSP for the Color Challenge dessert option. The gardener's tools and the flowers are outstanding. The bit of twine on the handles is brilliant. Love the distressed edges, too. Everything goes together so nicely and supports your lovely sentiment - Grow in grace. Beautiful.