Remember that you can use any hues of these colors and you'll see that with the gorgeous cards by the other design team members, as well as mine.
I've always found coral to be a bit tricky to create with using inks or alcohol markers. But then Jennifer McGuire came to my rescue in a video earlier this year, using three shades of Altenew inks (listed below). So that's what was used to ink blend all the die cut petals on the flower. (If anybody that has suggestions for coral Copic marker combos that don't look too red, I'd appreciate knowing!)
After the ink blending of both the leaves and flower petals was complete, the flower was assembled, all six layers (!) plus the center pieces. I didn't care for the shape of the top flower center die that was part of the die set so I substituted one from another set.
Both the Betterpress sentiment and the flower center were inked using Altenew Antique Gold pigment ink. Texture was added to the green background with a cover plate die, then a die cut lattice became the landing spot for the peony. Other than fussing with the flower center, this card came together very quickly!
The challenge will remain open until Wednesday April 29th at 3:00 pm EDT. For more inspiration, I encourage you to visit the challenge blog to see all those gorgeous cards created by my amazing teammates and our guest designer Kelly. I hope you'll join us!
Thanks for stopping by!
Stef
- Altenew Coral Charm Peony dies
- Spellbinders Woven Lattice Texture die
- Pinkfresh Studio Stitched Diamonds Cover die
- Spellbinders A Little Message Sentiments Press Plate and die
- Altenew Pink Pearl, Coral Bliss and Coral Red inks
- SSS Lime, Limelicicous and Pearfection inks
12 comments:
I think your card is very lovely. Love these colors.
Wow, Stef this is layered in loveliness! The depth is marvelous!
Stef the layering on this beautiful bloom is just fabulous and the coral colouring perfect - love the lattice texture piece behind too. So beautiful!
Layered, textured, dimensional - and positively beautiful! I love everything about your card; a fabulous showcase of coral and green.
hugs~carol
Love how that bold bloom pops against the lime green background Stef. I'm not sure of the right Copics either, R11, 12 and 14 look to be your best bet, so far I've gone down the Altenew ink route!! :)
You have built a beautiful birthday card, Stef! Your coral Peony is really stunning. You have used one of my favorite background dies and I love your coverplate too. You have such a talent and especially with florals!
What a gorgeous flower, Stef! The colors are beautiful coral and I'm loving that shade of green! The coverplate background adds just the right amount of interest and the white lattice makes the flower pop!
Not only are all the hues of coral you used on your peony gorgeous Stef, but the flower has so much beautiful dimension!! Fabulous background too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
what a beautiful large layered die cut bloom! So pretty over the woven lattice and stitched diamonds cover die!
Stef what a beautiful flower and your blending with those AN colours is just perfection. I love the cover plate and the woven lattice! You never cease to amaze me!
Absolutely love how you ink blended that amazing peony! So much interest in the background without detracting from the focal image! Wonderful card, Stef!
This is just so gorgeous, Stef. Your inking on this GORGEOUS flower is quite something, and I LOVE the die cut that your bloom is sitting on. The background cover plate is the perfect stage for this wonderful creation!
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