Hello
I can't believe how quickly the weekend goes by and then it is time for work again and I never seem to get through my To Do lists. However, I wanted to participate in this week's Just Add Ink Theme Challenge - 'Just Add Sympathy'. These are difficult cards to make and it is good to have something in your stash when these occasions arise.
I have used the Hydrangea bloom from the Level 1 Hostess stamp set 'Because I Care' as the focus of the card. This was stamped in Basic Gray onto watercolour paper and then watercoloured with ink pads and Aquapainter. The primary colour is the totally gorgeous Marina Mist with some Pear Pizzazz highlights. Initially I wasn't too keen on this image, but I've come around now after using it and hydrangeas come in lots of different colours. I've also used some of the Marina Mist Patterns DSP which is fabulous and now available in all of the core colours. I keep thinking there is something missing from this card, but it is probably because it hasn't got any ribbon on it - must be withdrawal symptoms! Here it is:
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Stamps |
Because I Care (Level 1 Hostess Set) |
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Cardstock & Papers |
Textured White, Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Watercolour paper, Patterns DSP |
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Ink |
Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Gray |
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Accessories |
Basic Pearls |
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Tools |
Scallop Oval Punch, Oval Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Sponge Dauber, Going Gray marker, Dimensionals |
I will be participating with some friends in a Blog Hop this coming Saturday 25 September. We will be showcasing more of the products from the new Idea Book and Catalogue. I hope you can join us and be inspired.
Have a good week.
Absolutely STUNNING, I LOVE the colors and punched areas. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita in Ohio | September 30, 2010 at 08:10 AM
Such a beautiful card,Judy. Congratulations on being a top pick at JAI, it is well deserved.
Posted by: Chris Parker-Barnes | September 23, 2010 at 08:05 PM
Oh yes .... a truly beautiful card .... simple, subtle and fitting for the occasion.
Congratulations on being top pick .... your card deserves every praise that it gets .... well done!!!
Posted by: Tui Nathan | September 23, 2010 at 05:23 PM
Absolutely beautiful! I love your colouring. :-)
Posted by: Danielle Daws | September 23, 2010 at 01:52 PM
Judy, I love this! Marina Mist really is beautiful; I agree. The use of textured white card is perfect - such an elegant card, my friend.
Posted by: Christine Blain | September 22, 2010 at 05:34 PM
A lovely elegant and tasteful card, Judy.
Posted by: Christine H | September 22, 2010 at 04:23 PM
Beautiful Judy! Love this stamp set. Have just started to play with it myself. Thanks for the inspiration :-)
Posted by: Paula Dobson | September 22, 2010 at 04:41 AM
Simply stunning Judy, I love it.
Posted by: Kerry | September 21, 2010 at 09:59 PM
Absolutely beautiful Judy - lovely colours, colouring and composition. I love the subtle text DSP and the scallop trim too.
Kim
Posted by: Kim Badelt | September 21, 2010 at 08:25 PM
This is simply divine.
Posted by: Karen Southwell | September 21, 2010 at 06:28 PM
Just beautiful Judy.
Posted by: Jo Eades | September 21, 2010 at 01:16 PM