I've finally gotten around to Verve's week 3 challenge over at Splitcoast. I have a really hard time with fours. I like threes better, don't ask me why. Why? you say? Ha, I knew you'd ask anyway. My mind/eyes like 3 better, it's more visually appealing to me. My husband says the same; every time I go to plant something in the yard it's either one or a group of three he tells me. So when I saw this sketch, I have to admit that I cringed a little. But, I just happened to have a discarded punched out panel sitting on my craft table and inspiration struck.
I knew that I had to have four panels. I made one punched out one panel, added the dp and pearls and then tried to visualize 3 more of the same on this layout:
I have noticed also, funny that I realize it, that I tend to follow the colors on the sketch, even though I can use any colors I want. I guess I'm being led in that direction, so I'm just going to go with it. It's working so far...
This palette also happens to coincide with this week's challenge at the Play Date Cafe:
I didn't know initially where I was going to put the sentiment and decided a small one in the middle would be ok, and not cover much of the panels.
So I think I've overcome my 'four' avoidance, but I do hope there aren't many more coming down the pike.
Have a great day and stamp happy!
Stamps: Blessings (Verve)
Paper: LifeStories (Webster's Pages), Basic Black, Kraft (PTI)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: MS Layered Arches corner punch & pearls, hemp twine, Oval punch (SU)
Size: 5 1/2" square
I knew that I had to have four panels. I made one punched out one panel, added the dp and pearls and then tried to visualize 3 more of the same on this layout:
I have noticed also, funny that I realize it, that I tend to follow the colors on the sketch, even though I can use any colors I want. I guess I'm being led in that direction, so I'm just going to go with it. It's working so far...
This palette also happens to coincide with this week's challenge at the Play Date Cafe:
I didn't know initially where I was going to put the sentiment and decided a small one in the middle would be ok, and not cover much of the panels.
So I think I've overcome my 'four' avoidance, but I do hope there aren't many more coming down the pike.
Have a great day and stamp happy!
Stamps: Blessings (Verve)
Paper: LifeStories (Webster's Pages), Basic Black, Kraft (PTI)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: MS Layered Arches corner punch & pearls, hemp twine, Oval punch (SU)
Size: 5 1/2" square
You did great with fours! I like the sentiment tied on with the twine. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you are not scared to use neutral colours. They really work on your cards.Love it!
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
Andrea...this is one gorgeous card indeed!
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful to have it and YOU back in The Cafe : )
How pretty, wonderful punched panels, thanks for playing at the PDCC.
ReplyDeleteI really like this card! I like fours. I have been racking my brain for the colors for the PDCC and like how it came out.
ReplyDeleteSo elegant! Lovely design and beautiful panels! Thanks for playing along with us at the PDCC!
ReplyDeleteAndrea, I held my breath for a moment (I know it sounds like an exaggeration, but it's not!) when I saw this. And right away, I knew it was the PDCC colors for this week. I absolutely love love love it, everything about it! And if you want to send it to me, I can surely give you my address. :)
ReplyDeleteYou should win something for this one!
This is beautiful, Andrea! Love the punched squares and elegant pearls.. Thanks for playing with the Play Date Cafe!!
ReplyDeleteLOL great design, apparently our brains are wired to like 1s and 3s (Gestalt theory if you want to look it up) and also look for pattern in things - like grids :) I don't really know much about it . Love how your card turned out though, it's gorgeous. Thanks for playing along with us in the play date cafe this week :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, with all the lovely details!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about threes! I prefer them and get a bit stumped with fours! I did a challenge recently with four triangles and ended up leaving one off because it didn't look quite right! You did a great job here, your card is lovely. Very elegant! Thanks for playing along with us at the Play Date Cafe!
ReplyDeleteOH MY--this is FABBY! I just love it! Love the squares and all the details:) YOU ROCKED this challenge:) Thanks for joining in the fun at the PDCC:)
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