I was inspired by these black and white buttons. They reminded me of a box I saved from a ribbon purchase to use for flower centers. I also drew from the background used to showcase the buttons for my choice of card base color.
Thanks for the challenge Stephanie!
-The sunflower is die cut with Shapeabilities and embossed with the Cuttlebug folder then ink distressed. I also run a black marker along the edge of the petals to give it more definition. The polka dot center is cut with Nestabilities.
-The base, yellow punched border and envelope were also ink distressed.
-On the envelope two score lines were made along the embossing edge using the Scor-Pal.
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009 GMT Views: 2437
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Paper: Macro leather texture cardstock, The Paper Company light yellow, unknown designer plaid and polka dots
Ink: Ranger: Tim Holtz tea dye distress ink
Accessories: Making Memories button brads, sponge, Martha Stewart zig zag border punch, Shapeabilities sunflower die cut, Nestabilities circle for flower center, 1/16 circle punch, Scor-Pal
Techniques: Ink distressing, dry embossing, scoring for envelope, die cuts
Registered: July 23, 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2442
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 @ 7:23 PM
What a card. it just jumps out at you! Your sunflower is glorious and I love your added accents.
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Sun, Nov 22, 2009 @ 7:56 PM
Cool background that you drew there, Roxy! What a gorgeous, beautifully textured creation. And look how many times it's been favorited already! Wonderful!
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