Saturday, August 24, 2013

Crisp Calypso Kindness

Hi there!  This afternoon I have the third of four cards of a set I am making for my friend's birthday Monday.  While normally I'd make a gift set that used similar colors or design features, but this set I decided to make the only common denominator the 2011-2013 In Colors.  As a side note, I was so, so happy to see that 4 out of 5 become part of the permanent color line up at Stampin' Up as of the new catalogue.  

Here is today's card:


Ooo, I am loving that new Burlap ribbon!  Doesn't it add such great texture and warmth?  The colors used are Crisp Cantaloupe and Calypso Coral, as part of the challenge at Dynamic Duos this week.  The flower from Blooming with Kindness was heat embossed with clear embossing powder, then colored with a light wash of Crisp Cantaloupe ink, applied with an Aquapainter.


The card layout is part of the challenge at Friday Mashup.  Here are links to both challenges-be sure to check them!





I so appreciate your visit and would love to hear from you, if you have a moment to leave a comment.  I hope the remainder of your weekend is enjoyable!  I'll be back tomorrow with the 4th card of the gift set.

Hugs,

Stef


All products from Stampin' Up:
Stamps:  Blooming with Kindness, Express Yourself
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Watercolor, Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe
Ink:  Calypso Coral, Versamark, Lucky Limeade, Crisp Cantaloupe
Accessories:  Clear embossing powder, Burlap ribbon, Linen Thread, Naturals Designer Buttons, Aquapainter.













9 comments:

Margaret Raburn said...

This is so pretty! Crisp, clean and just the perfect amount of embellishments! Love it!

Lisa said...

This is a beautiful card! You used the colors and sketch wonderfully and the strip of burlap looks so nice against that DSP!

Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Friday Mashup!

Karen M said...

Such a beautiful, bold card. I love how you have used the colours to perfection along with combining the sketch. Just wonderful!

Ellen said...

Nicely done! The effects on the flower give it depth and interest.

AB. said...

Really love this card....I like that image against the polka dot background. Great job!
Thanks for joining us this week at Dynamic Duos. :)

Janet's Joy said...

Love how you coloured the image! Thanks for playing along at Dynamic Duos this week!

Susie W. said...

Very pretty Steph! I really like the wash of color on the image.
I'm so glad you joined us this week at Dynamic Duos. :)

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card you have created here. A lovely sketch you chose to highlite that fabulous flower :) Thanks so much for joining us this week at Dynamic Duos, we sure hope to see you back again soon!!!

hollybeary creations said...

This is very pretty. I love the CAS look you created. Thanks for joining us at the Friday Mashup.