And the sketch:
And a little close-up of my floral focal point:
I am also entering this card in Verve's current project parade and the theme is to use 'Something Old, Something New'. On this card I've used the new 'Dream Big' set and the older (but new to me) 'Thankful Hearts':
To make the sentiment panel, I cut out 4 of the Large Fancy Tags Nestabilities and glued one next to the other times two. I then laid them criss cross one on top of the other and layered the Labels One dies on top of that, of course using some dimensionals for added effect. I added pearls to the joints so they weren't visible. Now I'm grateful that this post is complete because I'm going to get my grateful butt kicked at Boot Camp.
Have a great night, and thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Dream Big, Thankful Hearts & One Person (Verve)
Paper: Raspberry Tart DSP (SU), Life Stories (Webster's Pages), Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Rose Red (SU)
Accessories: Fancy Tags & Labels One Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Camelia Pink craft binding seam, Ranger Petal Pink liquid pearls, flower pick (Michael's), Stick Pins (CTMH), K & Co. pearls, dimensionals, sewing machine
Size: 5 1/2" square
Super gorgeous, Andrea! What you did with the labels is beautiful. You always have the most wonderful, creative ideas!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea!! It looks so nice. I'm so grateful that you shared with us today. lol
ReplyDeleteYour mojo is back with a vengance, Andrea! Gorgeous mojo card :) I hear you re: the thankful stuff. Tomorrow I will be veeeeery thankful for my kids' first day of school and my six hours of bliss LOL!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I am greatful that you post such amazing, beautiful, and inspriational cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
This is absolutely gorgeous, Andrea! Love the fabulous sentiment panel and yea for being grateful.. for the little things as well as the big things!
ReplyDeleteLove It!! Gorgeous card!! It's okay to be thankful for the "small things" -- sometimes that is what gets us through!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! What a fantastic idea to combine several of the diecuts for such a lovely outcome! Beautiful job! hugs, Angela
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea!
ReplyDeleteRegarding pencils. :-) (one of my favorite subjects) I never use any gamsol or other mineral spirit with my coloring. I use "goo gone" (its made from citrus and gets sticky things like gum and tape off furniture etc. You can find it in the grocery store cleaning aisle.) You can also use baby oil. It does the same thing. Basically it melds the colors together.
Yes, you can also use the Prismacolor blending pencils. they blend and get rid of any lines you may have produced while coloring but wont give you the "copic " effect that baby oil or goo gone will . Try both and see which you like better.
Also get some good blending stumps. I recently bought a small bag at Hobby Lobby or Michaels and was shocked at how hard and pointy they are. They're rubbish.You want ones made with a soft paper. My best ones are 20 years old and made with a soft grey paper.(they probably weren't grey to start with. lol)
Ive checked online at dick blick and the merri artist and you can get softer blending stumps at those type places than they're selling at these chain hobby stores. If you have a small art store, they may have good ones too.
Feel fre to ask any questions at all and I'll do my darndst to confuse..I mean HELP you. :-)
Hugs,Dorcas
Gorgeous card Andrea - in my view your mojo never went away! Love the way the tag sticks out from the flowers. Just lovely. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea,
ReplyDeleteWhat a very nice card! Since I'm always playing with nesties, I really love your idea with the Fancy tags, hope you don't mind if I use your idea in one of my cards??)
hugs, Elly
Oh Andrea, this card is so beautiful !!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Marlis
Beautiful card as always!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card! Love the fancy sentiment panel. This card is striking with the colors and the panels and the ribbon and the flowers. Did I forget anything? LOL Love the whole thing!
ReplyDeleteYou thought your mojo was gone?? It never left your side, girlfriend! You turn out one GORGEOUS card after another. I marvel at what you do. You're my idol. :)
ReplyDeletePicture perfect! Loads of mojo in this beauty!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning! I love it. All those little details add just the right touches - BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteElegant and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty Andrea, and so very proud to be your MOJO neighbor!
ReplyDeleteThis is FABULOUS!! With your talent you should consider entering the challenges over at Papercraft Star! http://www.papercraftstar.blogspot.com, they provide the challenges in advance and give away great prizes too!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Such gorgeous details included on this card! Great job!
ReplyDeleteStunning card (but then, I haven't seen one from you yet that wasn't stunning). Always such beautiful details!
ReplyDeleteThis is just exquisite!
ReplyDeleteAndrea, this is gorgeous! Beautiful colors, framing, and flower with stickpin accenting! Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteI didn't have time to comment last week, but I'm back, and this card is so gorgeous! Love your fancy tag frame!
ReplyDeleteWow love what you've done with the tag dies...must try that...thanks Andrea.
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