It's time for a new challenge at The Paper Players! It's the fifth Sunday of the month, which means it's the Tic-Tac-Toe challenge. The lovely Jaydee is our host and has given us these fun choices:
My card design was inspired by the current Mojo Monday sketch:
And I'm also joining the current Anything Goes challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:
From the Tic-Tac-Toe grid I chose the top horizontal (flowers, girly, birthday). The wonderful Mondo Wildflower image was inked up and colored with Copic markers.
I love these light and dark pinks together and the touch of light purple. A light blue-green marker was traced around the entire image, a white gel pen added to the tops of all the stamen, then the image was die cut with an oval die. (Sorry, Julie, I did take a few liberties with your sketch!)
For the background, three shades of Distress Inks (from top to bottom, Scattered Straw, Worn Lipstick and Seedless Preserves) were blended on a panel of Bristol. After die cutting with the round corner rectangle die it was splattered with water to get those great drop effects, then sprayed liberally with a shimmer spray. While that dried, the flowers were painted with a shimmer pen. The sentiment I happened to have on hand, unused on a previous project, so once the ink blended panel was dry the assembly came together pretty quick. The final touch was to add a few jewels, because a girly card should have both sparkle and shimmer, right? 💖💖
Thanks so much for visiting, I always appreciate it! Be sure to use the link above to check out the other DT's beautiful cards and hopefully join us for the Tic-Tac-Toe challenge this week!
Stef
Stamps: Mondo Wildflowers (Ellen Hutson), Mini Everyday Messages (Mama Elephant)
Paper: Neenah Solar White, Strathmore Bristol
Ink: Gina K Obsidian Amalgam; Seedless Preserves, Worn Lipstick and Scattered Straw Distress Inks
Other: Nested Rounded Rectangle die (Hero Arts), Ovals Collection framelit (ret. SU), Tsukineko Sparkle Sheer Shimmer spray, Tonic Nuvo Aqua Shimmer pen, Bridal Mix jewels (Lucy's Cards Little Things)
Copics: Leaves: YG67, 17, 03, YG25, 01, G28, 24, YG45; Flower 1: R43, 32, 20, E37, 35, 33; Flower 2: RV69, 17, 55; Small Flowers: BV02, 0000
My card design was inspired by the current Mojo Monday sketch:
And I'm also joining the current Anything Goes challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:
From the Tic-Tac-Toe grid I chose the top horizontal (flowers, girly, birthday). The wonderful Mondo Wildflower image was inked up and colored with Copic markers.
I love these light and dark pinks together and the touch of light purple. A light blue-green marker was traced around the entire image, a white gel pen added to the tops of all the stamen, then the image was die cut with an oval die. (Sorry, Julie, I did take a few liberties with your sketch!)
For the background, three shades of Distress Inks (from top to bottom, Scattered Straw, Worn Lipstick and Seedless Preserves) were blended on a panel of Bristol. After die cutting with the round corner rectangle die it was splattered with water to get those great drop effects, then sprayed liberally with a shimmer spray. While that dried, the flowers were painted with a shimmer pen. The sentiment I happened to have on hand, unused on a previous project, so once the ink blended panel was dry the assembly came together pretty quick. The final touch was to add a few jewels, because a girly card should have both sparkle and shimmer, right? 💖💖
Thanks so much for visiting, I always appreciate it! Be sure to use the link above to check out the other DT's beautiful cards and hopefully join us for the Tic-Tac-Toe challenge this week!
Stef
Stamps: Mondo Wildflowers (Ellen Hutson), Mini Everyday Messages (Mama Elephant)
Paper: Neenah Solar White, Strathmore Bristol
Ink: Gina K Obsidian Amalgam; Seedless Preserves, Worn Lipstick and Scattered Straw Distress Inks
Other: Nested Rounded Rectangle die (Hero Arts), Ovals Collection framelit (ret. SU), Tsukineko Sparkle Sheer Shimmer spray, Tonic Nuvo Aqua Shimmer pen, Bridal Mix jewels (Lucy's Cards Little Things)
Copics: Leaves: YG67, 17, 03, YG25, 01, G28, 24, YG45; Flower 1: R43, 32, 20, E37, 35, 33; Flower 2: RV69, 17, 55; Small Flowers: BV02, 0000
13 comments:
This is such a beautiful card! Every time I try the light blue outline I don't love it and end up coloring the entire card and later don't love that either. You have inspired me with this gorgeous card to try again. Outstanding!!
You are just the queen of flowers, Stef! These are gorgeous, they look like they could pop right off the page and jump into a vase! So pretty!
This is so gorgeous with it's rich colors an simple, striking layout. I love it, Stef!
So very beautiful! Love that fabulous background!
Stef, another beautifully colored creation. I love the mix of the RV pinks, I find them so hard to use, but you showcased them beautifully. Gorgeous card. Thanks for rocking the grid this week
Jaydee
Stef, this is soooo gorgeous!!!!!! I love the background you created. Those colors are blended beautifully! Your flowers are colored so beautifully! They look real! You make blending those reds look so easy! Just WOW! Have a great week, My Friend!
Beautiful! Your blooms are stunning.
Such a gorgeous card! Your background is the perfect backdrop for your gorgeous bouquet of flowers!
Stef - you are the coloring QUEEN! Your flowers are just stunning! Love every detail in this gorgeous card! :)
Oh, Stef! This is gorgeous! Your coloring is so perfect...and that background...WOW!
There is only one word for this card Stef - absolutely stunning! (ok, that's 2!) That ombre inked background is amazing and compliments those beautifully coloured flowers perfectly. Just gorgeous!
Stef, once again your coloring just makes my jaw drop! Wow! Absolutely stunning card and the water droplets are such a lovely touch.
Stef,
This card is stunning and takes my breath away! I love the colors you used for the flowers and gorgeous background. One of my absolute favorites by any crafter! Shimmer, water droplets and pearls, oh my!
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