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I love the way this card came together, as I was more than somewhat challenged with the 'mood board' that is the inspiration for the new October challenge at We Love Stamping.
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In the end, I simply used the basic colours of purple and orange
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The sentiment, from Divinity Designs, was gold embossed
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The Crocus stamp is a Uniko one, I also gold embossed it, and painted it with watercolours.
What the camera has picked up as blue is actually a soft purple.
I masked the image and sprayed the background with a Mr Huey colour mist - Sorbet. Again the camera has not shown the true colour, which is more orange than the yellow as it shows.
The base I adhered the focal panel to is also a soft purple.
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A solid gold strip of Washi on the inside, to match the two snippets of gold under the corners of the main panel
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The image was repeated on the envelope, stamped using markers on the image.
The prize this month has a wonderful collection of elements,
Do come and join in the fun, as there is always an Anything Goes option to the challenge.
I am linking this to:
(free, orange, embossing)
Isn't it annoying sometimes when cameras don't pick up the real colours? I love crocus :)
ReplyDeleteSo adorable and sensitive card;-))m
ReplyDeleteHi Maxine this is beautiful it is so soft and delicate perfect for such a sad occasion hugs
ReplyDeletelolo x
The colouring on this one is stunning! And great way to handle the colours of the moodboard like this! Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteSorry the mood board was a challenge Maxine but you need not have worried as you've captured the colours so subtly proving a different way to use it, that's what DT inspiration is all about.
ReplyDeleteB x
Such a gorgeous creation Maxine. Sorry you had cause to make a Sympathy card though.
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Cathy
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Fabulous CAS Maxine, love that crocus and your design with the gold corners and the sprayed background. Camera often makes some strange jokes, but also this palette looks so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Maxine. The soft water colored crocus is lovely with the splattered bg. Thank you for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday this week!
ReplyDeleteI haven't used gold embossing for ages and this reminds me of how very effective it is, especially on a lovely CAs design. A beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteStunning! I love that flower and the background is gorgeous - whether it be yellow or orange! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteLynn
A lovely crocus Maxine, I hope you are feeling much better now
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sympathy card. Thanks for sharing with us at PIP Challenges.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card, delightful stamping, stunning colours xx
ReplyDelete[sorry Twiggy wasn't there to greet you on my blog ♥]
A beautiful sympathy card, a clean and lovely design, perfect background for your crocus. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Catz this week.
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What a lovely simple card, my favourite type. I am loving the sprayed background too. I always have such trouble with sprays - I haven't learnt how to tame them yet! xx
ReplyDeleteSpectacular card! Love all the details. I’m a fan of the crocus! I’m delighted to have you playing with the Krafty Chicks All Occasions Challenge this week. Hope you join us again soon.
ReplyDeleteDiane - DT
As a huge Alice fan I first of all must say what a super prize that is. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteNow to your card. The lone crocus is perfect for a sympathy card and you have coloured it in beautifully. So subtle. So pretty. And the envelope too.
Blessings, neet xx
Love the simplicity of this card. Very appropriate image for a sympathy card.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Blessings
Beautiful sympathy card and love the embossed crocus.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
So beautiful and very calming card, just perfect for the sad occasion.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Beautiful card. Thank you for joining the Polkadoodles challenge this week! Good luck with your entry.
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs, Renske Polkadoodles DT
Wow, you did great with that mood board Maxine! I'm not sure if I could have pulled it off like you did. I love your sympathy card! The crocus image is just beautiful, love the way you colored it. Your color combo was the perfect ones to use from the mood board. I very beautiful sympathy indeed! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteMaxine, this is stunning!
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous! The Crocus is colored wonderfully and looks really lovely against the splatter background. Thank you for joining us at the Happy Little Stampers Watercolor challenge with this beauty!
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