My card for Laura who loves koalas and the color green. We were challenged to use three shades of green on our card so I blended Distress Oxide greens for the background. I adhered the white leaves curtain frame over and trimmed it down, then mounted it to the card front.
The koala stamp (surgically altered) was stamped, colored, fussy cut and a flower added to his paws, then foam mounted to the panel.
I hope and pray our cards will bring some sunshine and good cheer to Laura, who has been having some pretty difficult health issues.
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023 GMT Views: 406
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132001
Fri, Nov 24, 2023 @ 12:07 AM
Great cover plate die over your beautiful blended background. You did a great job adding the punched flower. I had thought of using that stamp, I'm happy to see someone else did.
Registered: July 20, 2007 Location: Fergus, Ontario, Canada Posts: 52584
Fri, Nov 24, 2023 @ 6:34 AM
Fabulous card! I love how you did the bg and the die cut cover. That koala is adorable and the gold sentiment and butterflies really make this card pop.
------------------------------ Ina
"Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land." Psalm 85:9
Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 13122
Fri, Nov 24, 2023 @ 4:32 PM
Your sponged background is so nicely done ... love the die cut overlay! Who could resist your sweet koala .... Laura will be so blessed by your comforting card!
------------------------------ Rita
God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9
Registered: February 22, 2007 Location: L’etoile du Nord Posts: 6450
Fri, Nov 24, 2023 @ 7:26 PM
Beautiful card! Your blended background is fabulous, and I love the leafy cover die-cut over it in white--it allows the background to really pop! Love the contrast with the gold greeting and those sweet gold butterfiles. And of course, that koala couldn't be any cuter!
------------------------------ -----Liz "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, ..." ~~1 Thess. 4:11 (NIV)
Registered: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 15255
Sun, Nov 26, 2023 @ 3:26 PM
Super card starting with that gorgeous green ink blending. The cover plate looks great with the leafy pattern; but that adorable koala (surgically altered) is definitely the star. Love that he's bring Laura a flower along with his paper hug. Fabulous card.