Another Thursday and another blog hop for you all. Today was a sketch challenge. I must say this sketch was a bit tricky but I worked out the details for my design, I hope you enjoy my tone on tone card today.
Here is the sketch:
I decided to turn my sketch horizontal instead of vertical
Choose Happiness:
I started out with a card with big bold colors and it just wasn’t working for me so I pitched all the pieces and decided on a soft monochromatic card today. This stamp set just lends itself to a subtle design. That did not stop me from using a boat load of goodies on my card though. My dear friend Sandi and the head of our Blog Hop Team was my teacher. She taught me how to get lots of goodies on a card and make it work.
Here is the card recipe:
Card Base: Soft Suede 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4
Mat: Crumb Cake 4 x 5-1/4
Art Piece: Very Vanilla 3-7/8 x 5-1/8
Banner: Soft Suede 1 x 5-1/8
Squares: 2 at 2 x 2 embossed with Gently Falling Embossing folder
Tag: very vanilla inked with the Tip Top Taupe using the wood stamp from “Choose Happiness” and cut with the banner framelits
Sentiment: 1/2 x 3-1/2 inked and sponged with soft suede.
Ribbons: Tip Top Taupe lace ribbon and Crumb Cake satin ribbon and gold metallic thread.
The Details:
The Background: On the Very Vanilla art piece I inked the flower from “Choose Happiness stamp set in Crumb Cake and randomly stamped the flowers in the front. Then I inked the leaf stamp from the same set in old olive and filled in the empty spaces in between the flowers. Using more old olive ink and my blender pen I colored in the leaves
The Flowers: I made two flowers with very vanilla card stock inked in crumb and one in soft suede ink. Get out your scissors and fussy cut the flowers out. After you ink them up scrunch them up in a ball to wrinkle them up. Do this several times to break the fiber in the paper to make them soft. After then are nice and supple sponge the edges with soft suede ink. The center of the flower has a gold metallic button tied with some metallic thread.
I added some gold sequin, basic pearls here and there on the card to add more sparkle. Enjoy your finished card.
Here is a look at the inside:
The inside: I inked one flower in soft suede and one in crumb cake and added some soft suede leaves. That cute little birdie was inked in soft suede. All of the stamps were once again from the “Choose Happiness” stamp set.
Enjoy!
Here is the rest of the team:
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Can I help you?
Do you need product to make this card? If you do not already have a demonstrator I would be happy to help you. To shop you can click the “shop with me” button on my blog or contact me and I would be happy to assist you.
Happy Stamping, Kristi
Here are the products I used to make this card:
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absolutely lovely Kristi, I love sepia colored cards and yours turned out just beautifully
Thank you Sandi, tried many combo,s. This color worked for the stamp set.
I LOVE the monochrome look and the exquisite detail in this card. I feel a REAL “card-lift” coming on! Thanks for your inspiration, Kristi. This is beautiful.
Thank you so much. I sure did use lots of different embellishments didn’t I
Simply stunning Kristi! The neutral colors are beautiful together and your collage stamping and layering are just perfect!
Thanks Amy. I first tried using bright colors, then changed to the softer hues. Be on the lookout next Monday. I am posting the same card, mixed up a bit.
Oh. My. Goodness. This is just spectacular, Kristi! I love every single thing about your card! 🙂
Thanks Mary, a different color combo for me, that’s for sure.
Absolute awesomeness! I love that color scheme and all of the elements of your card. Just beautiful!
Thank you Jari, I think I used all my supplies on one card, lol
Wow, this is really a beautiful card! Love the color, plus all the pieces you used. Even the inside looks great!
Thank you Debra, I am glad you enjoyed my card today.
Such a beautiful vintage feel. I love what you presented today .. Gorgeous !
Thank you Shelagh, I’m glad you liked my share today.
WOW WOW WOW….Such a nice card! Love all the embellishments. Just looks amazing Kristi!!! Love the vintage look too!
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