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Pink Passion is a "strong" pink so I wanted to keep it to a minimum but still be a major part of the design. I think I achieved that goal with this card. My base card is Basic Black with a layer of Pink Passion and then Kraft. The focal element is an unknown stamp from a craft store--looks like cherry blossoms to me. It's stamped on Georgia Pacific card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, since I planned to color it with my Copics (see markers that I used below--I used W3 and E31 to make Kraft). It was then cut/embossed with long rectangle Nestabilities die, as was the black mat. I also ran a line from a gold paint pen around the edge of the image panel to give it a little more definition and popped it all up on 3M foam squares. The sentiment was stamped with a stamp from PTI's Birthday Basics on Whisper White with Basic Black ink and punched out with a large oval SU! punch. It was layered on Basic Black that was punched with the Designer Label punch which was trimmed a little on the top and bottom to make it fit in the space better. A little hot pink "gem" was added and then it was popped up on 3M foam squares. The pink gingham ribbon and bow finish it off.
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Be sure to check out what the other team members have come up with this week:
Broni Holcombe--Splashes of Watercolor
Cathy Indelicato--Crafty Thoughts
Danielle Kennedy--Wild Dragonfly Designs
LeAnne Pugliese--Wee Inklings
Tammy Hershberger--Stamp Happy
Thanks for dropping in!
~Recipe~
Stamps: unknown; Birthday Basics (PTI)
Paper: Georgia Pacific; Basic Black, Kraft, Pink Passion (SU!)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Basic Black (SU!)
Accessories: Cuttlebug; Nestabilities; ribbon, 3M foam squares, pink "gem" (craft store); Designer Label and large oval punches (SU!); Copics
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Very pretty! I love that image and the bow! The little gem is just the right touch of sparkle too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Bar! I love cherry blossoms, and that pretty pink gingham is lovely!
ReplyDeleteNice card, Barb! Very peaceful way to use these colors!
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This is beautiful, Barbara! I love that image and the bow is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous - I love that branch!
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