Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:
This card was inspired by the challenges at As You See It, Just Add Ink, and Tic Tac Toe Challenges (right column - die cut, squares, free).
There's no stamping on this card (except for the inside), but my Big Shot got a workout! And I did use some ink for accents. For the center panel, I used Coastal Cabana ink with a blending brush to create the base, then used one of the masks from the Foursquare Decorative Masks and some Pretty Peacock ink to create the pattern (the little squares in the mask were just what I needed for the Tic Tac Toe challenge!). The Lemon Lolly layer was embossed using one of the Basics 3D embossing folders. My son thought it looked liked the candy dots on the paper strips so I decided to try and bring that out a bit by dragging an ink pad across the raised dots. Of course, nothing ever goes as planned! Some of the ink "splotched" in between, so I figured I'd just go with it and add more splotches to make it less obvious that there was a mistake.
The vellum circle was embossed with another of the Basics folders, then I popped up the die-cut birthday sentiment.
Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!
--Cindi
Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):
Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White, Lemon Lolly, Coastal Cabana, Pretty Peacock Cardstock; Vellum Cardstock
Ink - Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lolly, Pretty Peacock
Tools - Big Shot, Wanted To Say Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Basics 3D Embossing Folders, Fourquare Decorative Masks, Blending Brushes, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
What a lovely mix of texture and pattern. I especially like the textured vellum behind your sentiment. Thanks for joining in with us at As You See It.
ReplyDeleteCindy, this is a great mix of textures and color! I love the look of that embossed vellum - who knew how cool that would look?? So fun! Thanks so much for playing at As You See It!
ReplyDeleteI love all your texture and layering, Cindy! Such a fabulous use of the challenge colours. The way you added the extra 'splotch' to make it look like it was always supposed to be there was a fantastic 'fix'. Such a fun card. Thanks for playing along this week at Just Add Ink. Rochelle xo
ReplyDeleteLovely dots and spots - a really fun card. Chantell Just Add Ink
ReplyDeleteWho needs stamping when you came up with a super creative card without it! Love all the patterns (especially the tiny squares) and texture. Thanks for joining us at the TTTC this week.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool Cindy! I am digging the dots and squares - fun patterns to pair up and perfectly fun for a birthday! Fantastic! Thanks for playing along with As You See It!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the mix of texture and pattern on your fun birthday card Cindi - fabulous! Thanks for playing with us over at As You See It and TicTacToe this week!
ReplyDeleteGreat graphic designs matched with the bold sentiment, Cindy! The textured vellum is the perfect touch too! Thanks for joining us this week as As You See It Challenges!
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