Another day, another card ... I seem to be stuck in 'OK' mode at the moment - my cards are OK but seem to lack the 'WOW' factor. Please don't get me wrong I am mostly happy with the cards that I create but they don't make me run around the house with excitement - mind you, it takes a lot to make me run anywhere, I'm more of a walker!!
Anyway less of the drivel! Today's card is all about colour and Spring.
I love circles so yesterday, when I accidentally (!) found myself in my local craft shop, I spotted this new (to me) Sizzix die and I knew I just had to have it. Add in my new obsession with alcohol inks and an idea was born!! I first created the coloured paper using a selection of inks lovingly placed (actually ... just randomly dropped and spritzed) onto some Yupo paper. I die cut a piece of card first, then die cut the background paper and set to placing all the coloured pieces back into the outline die - very fiddly but very satisfying!! I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment onto a small strip of vellum. I sponged around the edge of the card base to add a little colour before popping up the panel with fun foam and adhering it to the base.
I'm going to enter the following challenges:
"Less is More" It is colour week - CITRUS
TIME OUT #51 - Easter and/or Spring with the optional technique twist of masking
STAMPlorations March CAS Challenge
NBUS #6 in support of the wonderful blogger, Darnell. If you haven't visited Darnell's blog yet I suggest you get over there super quick!
Enjoy!
Oh! Elaine! This is stunning! What are you like...thinking it is just ok? That die is fantastic and the colour you've added into the circles is perfection. Although I spotted this first on Darnells challenge and came over for a peek I am delighted to find that you've also joined us at "Less is More" with this masterpiece. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSharon xx
Well I think it's a WOW. Fabulous card Elaine.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
I think this card does have the WOW factor, a great take on the challenge and I want that circles die! Karen x
ReplyDeleteVery funky - love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning design and color both!! You are Spot On with this one.
ReplyDeleteOooh I like this one. Great colour and a different approach to the LIM style!! Elaine x
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always so beautiful! I can't believe you think they lack WOW! Always stunning. This one is no exception. I love how you've used the die and the gorgeous colours... it's fab!
ReplyDeleteWow - love this. Great colors and design, very creative.
ReplyDeleteWow, Elaine ... what gorgeous bubbles of zingy, zesty colours ... so eyecatching and fabulous! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Time Out! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great die and love how you used the vellum. Thanks for joining TO
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card but of course now I'll need to go off and search for that die lol
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Donna xxx
This card definitely has the "WOW" factor, Elaine. Gorgeous design, amazing colours and fantastic design. We'd love to see you share this beauty at CAS Mix Up as well. xx
ReplyDeleteOh Yum, this is fab Elaine, what wonderful colour mixes in your bubbles!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Another beautiful card, I just got my first lot of yuppo papers so will try this as I love the Alcohol inks. The colour mix you have is just so fresh and lovely together with this wonderful die.
ReplyDeleteIf you have any Press n Seal at home that can make it much easier to place pieces when dies are fiddly. Not sure if you know that so just a share.
Striking...I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteSuper fun!!
ReplyDeleteVery striking card in citrus colours !!
ReplyDeleteVibrant and zingy - love it Elaine. Fab die too
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us this week
Anne
"Less is More"
Elaine, this is a WOW card in my opinion. I love bright colors. Is this a thin die? Sylvia D.
ReplyDeleteIt is a sizzix thin die called Bright Bubbles.
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Elaine
Awesome card, Elaine! Love how vibrant those bubbles are! Thanks for playing at TO! :o) ~Shery
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! This is stunning. I love that new die ..... definitely one for the shopping basket! Thanks for playing along with the STAMPlorations challenge xx
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