Colour Creations Showcase - Granny Apple Green
October 07, 2020
Hi there
Tonight, I'm joining the ladies from the Art With Heart Team for this week's Colour Creations Showcase. This week we're featuring Granny Apple Green which is from the Brights Collection.
This turned out to be a rather unexpected colour combination, but somehow I think it works.
I've kept my card simple, using my favourite Wreath Builder Dies to create a multi-layered wreath in Vellum, Granny Apple Green and Shaded Spruce. I layered them onto a piece of Pool Party card stock that was dry embossed with the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder and then added to a Granny Apple Green mat and onto a Whisper White card base.
To embellish the wreath, I have die cut 'peace' with the Joy Dies in Thick Whisper White and Gold Foil and adhered them together, offsetting the Gold Foil to create a shadow and make it a little more robust. The peace dove from the Dove of Hope stamp set was heat embossed in Gold and then fussy cut; there is a die to crop it, but I wanted to have it without a border. Although it isn't visible in the photo, I sprayed the dove with Champagne Shimmer Mist (Champagne Shimmer Paint in rubbing alcohol) for some sparkle and popped it up so that the wings are very dimensional. The coordinating 'on earth' greeting was heat embossed in gold and then fussy cut and popped up.
For the inside, I have a Pool Party mat for my writing panel and I have stamped the lovely greeting from the Dove of Hope stamp set in the centre with Granny Apple Green and Shaded Spruce. At the base is a strip of designer paper from the Forever Greenery pack which is very close to Granny Apple Green and has Shaded Spruce speckles. I had an extra dove, so I popped it in the corner to finish.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Dove of Hope, Peace & Joy |
| Card stock & Papers | Whisper White, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Shaded Spruce, Vellum, Gold Foil, Forever Greenery DSP |
| Ink | Versamark, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce |
| Accessories | Gilded Gems |
| Tools | Joy Dies, Wreath Builder Dies, Subtle 3D EF, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Gold EP, Heat gun, Champagne Shimmer Paint |
Catherine is hosting us tonight, so make sure you head over to her blog for the links to the other participants tonight.
Thanks for visiting today!
Beautiful Judy, it says it all. I haven't even used my wreath around bundle yet.
Posted by: Diane Furniss | October 19, 2020 at 01:22 PM
Gorgeous bright card Judy - you know if someone stands all their Christmas cards on a mantelpiece that this one is going to pop out from all the others! It's lovely!
Posted by: Kathryn Ruddick | October 17, 2020 at 07:39 PM
Your colour combination is very bright and festive - lovely card just in time for Christmas!
Posted by: Sujatha Harding | October 13, 2020 at 04:45 PM
Judy your card is stunning.....as is usual. But, I think that Pool Party, Granny Apple Green and Shaded Spruce might just be my new favourite colour combo. Love it!!!
Posted by: Michele Taylor | October 13, 2020 at 02:29 PM
You're right - it's an unexpectedly delightful colour combination that you've showcased perfectly!
Posted by: Tina Gillespie | October 10, 2020 at 11:27 AM
I agree, not colours I would put together, but it works, especially with the addition of the gold, lovely, Judy!
Posted by: Kate Morgan | October 09, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Judy, your colour combination certainly does work - your card is beautiful. I love the touches of gold and the subtle embossing.
Posted by: Caroline Manwaring | October 09, 2020 at 08:55 AM
Lovely card!! Great color combo.
Posted by: Karen in Florida | October 08, 2020 at 10:15 AM
Such a lovely Christmas card Judy. I love the multi layer wreath with the gold and white sentiment and gorgeous dove. Off-setting the gold and white layers for the work "Peace" looks great and your treatment of the dove is beautiful. Your layers and mounts both inside and out always adds that special touch. xxx
Posted by: Andrea Sargent | October 07, 2020 at 10:28 PM
Beautiful card Judy, I love the colour combination you've used.
Posted by: Rachel Woollard | October 07, 2020 at 08:44 PM
Such a lovely elegant christmas card Judy. I wouldn't have thought to team Pool Party with Granny Green Apple but it goes beautifully in your card
Posted by: Theresa Gerrard | October 07, 2020 at 08:37 PM
A gorgeous elegant card Judy, A style you do so well. I had never thought of using vellum to help fill a wreath out so thanks for the tip.
Posted by: Ros Davidson | October 07, 2020 at 08:31 PM
The colours you have used look beautiful together, Judy. I never would have thought to team Pool Party with those greens, but it provides a lovely background. The gold touches are perfect. Beautiful card.
Posted by: CHRISTINE BLAIN | October 07, 2020 at 08:14 PM
Judy your colour scheme is stunning as is your card. So very elegant and classy. Thanks for inspiring us all with your Granny Apple Green card tonight!
Posted by: Catherine Proctor | October 07, 2020 at 07:41 PM