What a fabulous choice for FS! Congrats, Anne! This is for you.
I cased This and despite what Anne says, it definitely is NOT an ugly card. I changed the colors, the card size, left off the lock and added the basket of flowers and the sentiment. I used this image (unknwn) because my dear friend Anne sent it to me! I used dye reinkers to watercolor the image and I added splatters and tore the edges.
I made a frame in the vanilla c/s using the Nestie resizing tech. Then I stamped a linen texture (SC) over it w/ the buff ink. Very subtle.
The basket (Anita's) and flowers (Inkadinkado) were stamped on w/c paper and colored the same way. I cut them out and cut a slit in the basket to insert the flowers. I did the nestie resize on the sentiment block. This is the only French stamp I own and this is the first time I've used it. I thought it appropriate since I know Anne speaks French.
I added the ribbon and a blue layer and did faux stitching w/ a red gel pen. Anne has used real stitching quite a bit on her cards, but I just couldn't bring myself to dig out the sewing machine. So I hope faux will do. I hope you like it, dear Anne. Even though I don't speak French and have never been to France, this is what I imagine a ride in the French countryside would look like. TFL
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sun, Oct 12, 2008 @ 5:37 PM
Joy of Life it is, sweet Julie! I am in total disbelief you chose this one. To this day, I still think it's definitely not one of my better cards. What you did with your remake is wonderfully awesome. Love the basket of flowers and your coloring, oh that coloring, is just so perfect! Love your faux stitching and distressed edges. Wow, can you case a card, girl! Thanks so much for playing today. I am honored.
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Registered: September 18, 2006 Location: SingStampShine, Florida Posts: 53481
Sun, Oct 12, 2008 @ 5:56 PM
Wow! What wonderful coloring! I love the clean, clear colors and that gorgeous basket full of blooms! Being from SW Louisiana, the French sentiments always make me smile! Close enough to Cajun for me! ;)
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105272
Sun, Oct 12, 2008 @ 6:16 PM
what a wonderful case of Anne's card!! I love that you kept this theme and flavor! fabulous job!!!!!!!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
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Registered: January 7, 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 42913
Sun, Oct 12, 2008 @ 7:05 PM
Beau-ti-ful!! I know which card you are CASING as I nearly used that one myself. The details are so great when you view the large image, I am so glad I didn't breeze over the thumbnail. This is gorgeous and all your colors and details really make it.
------------------------------ Kathy Stamp n Sip with me
Registered: March 21, 2006 Location: sunny southern california Posts: 20098
Sun, Oct 12, 2008 @ 7:12 PM
Very pretty! I like the primary colors and the BG give an antique feel!
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