Wow! It's been 10 days since I posted. I really can't believe that. I wasn't even planning on posting today. I was going to sew today....long overdue. Well, that's until I saw
Kristina had another challenge on her site. My first thought was I love these colors but these are fall colors. My reaction to color totally is wrapped around the seasons! After a little thought, I decided to make a father's day card. For once I'm really ahead of the game! I chose the oak tree from
Lovely As a Tree because I had yet to use it on a card. I did some thumping to get the two-toned effect. Have you ever tried this? First, I inked the tree in my lightest color (
More Mustard.) I colored over the trunk with a
Chocolate Chip marker. Then, I
randomly added thumps of
Really Rust, again with a marker. Give it a huff and stamp! I added the eyelets and the ribbons. So, at some point I will have to make another for my
FIL or take the opportunity to make something new.....I'll think do the later, unless I procastinate!
Wow! It's been 10 days since I posted. I really can't believe that. I wasn't even planning on posting today. I was going to sew today....long overdue. Well, that's until I saw Kristina had another challenge on her site. My first thought was I love these colors but these are fall colors. My reaction to color totally is wrapped around the seasons! After a little thought, I decided to make a father's day card. For once I'm really ahead of the game! I chose the oak tree from Lovely As a Tree because I had yet to use it on a card. I did some thumping to get the two-toned effect. Have you ever tried this? First, I inked the tree in my lightest color (More Mustard.) I colored over the trunk with a Chocolate Chip marker. Then, I randomly added thumps of Really Rust, again with a marker. Give it a huff and stamp! I added the eyelets and the ribbons. So, at some point I will have to make another for my FIL or take the opportunity to make something new.....I'll think do the later, unless I procastinate!
Your card is WONDERFUL!!! I just love the color mix and your thumping technique is perfect... :) The ribbons warm the card with texture... and I JUST LOVE IT!!! :) Stay warm; as we are having -15 below temps tonight in central Minnesota... burr! I better get to bed as my PJ's are looking for me.. LOL! Have a great evening... :)
ReplyDeleteoh Shelly I love that tree it is so strong....I have a father's sympathy card to make this week and you have just inspired me! tfs ~Donna
ReplyDeleteThat is a great card! I love looking at all the ideas people think up. It interesting how everyone's card is so different!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card :)
ReplyDeleteWow that such a great fathers day card.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!! Love all the layers and embellies :)
ReplyDeleteOh my! I'll have to CASE this for my Hostess Club's Father's Day card... LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! I just ordered this set...finally. I can't wait to get it. I will definitely have to keep the "thumping" technique in mind. TFS!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWow! Fabulous card! I love the ribbons.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Love the way you laced it!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card, I love the laces! And, I really like the layering with color that you did on the tree. So beautiful. You are way ahead of the game, good for you! I still have my Valentine's hangover....
ReplyDeleteLOVE your card...the ribbon lacing is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the challenge. Congrats on Kristina's Top 20! I have that same set of tree stamps and I've never inked them up. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! By far my favourite! Amazingly beautiful! Good job! and CONGRATULATIONS making it to the round-up, you absolutely deserve it!
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