Hi everyone, it's time for a new challenge at Seize the Birthday, and JoAnn has chosen a colour theme, red white and blue.
You can always play along with the anything goes option too, so long as it's a birthday theme.
The design team and our party guest Jen have some wonderful cards to inspire you, so I hope you can play along.
I chose an older Penny Black stamp from 2008 and white embossed it, then blended on some distress inks. It's ages since I've used them as oxides are my go to inks!
I wanted the white flowers to pop a bit more so added some opal white liquid pearls to them.
I think the black border has made the card too dark, but I needed something between the red and blue layers. Maybe I should've stamped the flowers in black...hmmm.
I'm linking up to theses challenges:
Supplies:
Penny Black constellations stamp; Hero Arts unicorn ink; Wow bright white embossing powder; distress inks; Liquid pearls; Crafts 4 U stitched rectangle die; sentiment sticker.
Thanks for visiting,
Cathy x
This is very pretty Cathy and I love the liquid pearls on all the seed heads, and such a beautiful blue background and I think the black just makes it stand out more so works perfectly. x
ReplyDeleteThe flower heads look so pretty Cathy and your card is very dramatic and so atmospheric x. I love the flowers in the white/pearl Cathy x.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you've worked with the colours and the flowers look awesome in white with pearly drops. I don't think it's too dark but we are our own worst critic x
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card! The liquid pearls looks so nice with the white embossing.We are so pleased that you joined us at Watercooler Wednesday. Karen - DT
ReplyDeleteLove this card! I think the flowers are perfect in white with the liquid pearls. Great design.
ReplyDeleteI think the black border is perfect. It brings depth to the blues. Fab card.
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty with the glowing background :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty with the embossing and ink blending. Love your card Cathy. Great job with the colors.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love how the dark red mat sets off the beautiful ink blending.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers look like tiny fireworks! This is an attractive card with the blending and the white flowers. I love how you got the red into this project.
ReplyDeleteWowie!! Its gorgeous!! I love how you've blended the colors with the distress inks - oxides are what I go for nowadays too - it's so much easier! And I love the look of those pearls on the flowers..super wow!!
ReplyDeleteElegant and so gorgeous, Cathy ... the 'glow' you created around these lovely blooms is fantastic! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI love the double matt with your amazing sponged background. The liquid pearls did the trick. Fantastic card! You should be finally relaxing and on break from school now. Try to enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue background! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges! Kath-DT
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! What a stunning background and the addition of the pearl drops is perfect! Thanks for sharing this with us at Retro Rubber!
ReplyDeleteI think you made the perfect design choices for your card, Cathy. I love the flowers stamped in white especially with the liquid pearls giving them that shine. Your inking is gorgeous too. It's something I still haven't mastered - my never quite blends smoothly. Thanks for having me as Surprise Party Guest - I'm so excited to work with such a talented team! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! Cathy, this card is perfect, the black frame increases the contrast. I also love liquid pearls added to dandelions. They make the flowers soft. A beautiful card
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It's a beautiful CAS card in the color combo red, white & blue! The flowers in white are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Cathy! You’re making me want to dig out some of my old stamps too :)
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning! I love everything about it. The liquid pearls are perfect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, simple and elegant. Thanks for playing along with Retro Rubber Challenge Blog.
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