This week's Card Patterns sketch drew me in like a magnet because of the large circle. I combined it with this week's Ribbon Reel inspiration challenge and getting the red in there was definitely a challenge!
After a wide variety of attempts, I finally settled on adding this prima flower since it was a darker pink and toned down the the red button on the bow. I also added (aka:tried) a bit of distressing around the edges to tone down and soften the cream so the the red didn't stand out so much. Needless to say, my sponging has much to be desired, but it did the trick so mission accomplished.I'm also entering this in to this week's Word Art Wednesday challenge to make a card with an inspirational or encouraging sentiment. This verse is such a great verse and encourages me often so I figured it qualified :)
What's In It?
Stamps: Psalm 37:4 Plain Jane (Verve)
Paper: Kraft, Sahara Sand, Pretty in Pink, Making Memories DP, Cream Linen
Ink: Black, Sahara Sand, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Lacy Circle and Circle Nesties, Elegant Leaf Die (Verve), Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart), Prima Flower, 5/8" Pink Satin Ribbon, Button, Twine, Half Pearls, Glue Dots, Dimensionals
Your sponging looks fine to me Marisa! Such a pretty card. Love the pink and Kraft combo! xxx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Marisa! How do you mail these cards? I always hesitate to put 3D things on my cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the softness of it! It's a wonderful verse too!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Marisa! That pretty flowers is the star of the show!
ReplyDeleteMarisa, this is such a GORGEOUS card! Love the sponging details, great colors and perfect sentiment!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Marisa. Love your Prima flower and the verse is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Father's Day weekend.
So gorgeous Marisa!! love the colors and that verse!! Perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat are you talking about?! Your sponging is great! That flower is stunning and the bow is perfect. I love your layers and the pearls. This is a perfect use of the sketch and color challenge!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Marisa!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty embellies!!
ReplyDeleteEverything about this is beautiful!
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I think this was my first plain jane :) Such a pretty card! Hope the weather held up for you today...it's sunny and warm with a gentle breeze so I'm on the deck with a glass of wine!! Before 5:00 too! I think I've earned it this week! LOL
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love that flower with the die cut leaf. Wonderful card, Marisa.
ReplyDeleteI just had a very lovely visit to your blog - beautiful cards - thanks for the early morning inspiration
ReplyDeleteBarb Housner
This is just gorgeous! I love that big flower you added. So glad you could join us on Card Patterns this week!
ReplyDeleteMarisa, this is sooo Beautiful! Wow. Lovely colors, sentiment, and flower. I thought you made that flower and I was going to ask you to do a tutorial (beg you actually) - it is stunning and your card makes it look even better. Hugz!
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely, Marisa, and I think your sponging looks fantastic! You did a fabulous job working in the pop of red. So glad you joined us at Card Patterns!
ReplyDeleteVery, very pretty, Marisa! That sketch appeals to me, too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors! I do not think sahara sand has ever looked so beautiful! Lovely card, Marisa! Wonderful scripture, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful in every way. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, very dainty and feminine feeling!
ReplyDeleteOh, is that some smudging and distressing I see? Without a throwdown involved? What a lovely effect, the pink, white and brown accents really add such delight to this card. The sentiment is perfect, too!
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