Friday, February 20, 2015

Paper Takes Its Tole



Cheery Lynn's challenge this week is a shaped card.  I used a Sue Wilson die set for the shape of the card.  I love it because the outside die can be used to cut the  card shape. I folded a piece of card stock  and  ran it through the Big Shot stopping short so the back and front are connected.  For the outside panel I used lavender card using the outside cutting die and the the decorative die.  I left the lavender card in the die and added a piece water color paper that I created with Tim Holtz distress inks and sprayed with Perfect Pearls pewter mist which gave it some shine. I cut and  embossed both the water colored layer and the lavender card which gives the water color paper more dimension behind the card stock. The picture does not  show the pretty background very well.   The iris is a Heartfelt stamp that I stamped three times colored with Spectrum Noir markers  and layered different parts.    I added some flower soft to the middle and on some of the petals for extra texture.  I topped the card with a hugs die from Cheery Lynn.  The pretty easel is a gift from a special friend. 








Scrappyland  Splat  Use sprays ink or paint   http://www.scrapyland-blog.com/2015/02/challenge-12.html

Cheery Lynn Designs - Hugs Mix & MatchSue Wilson Designs - Austrian Collection - Vienna

18 comments:

  1. Just gorgeous - love that shape, and that die is to die for...lol. That iris image is stunning, and you have colored it beautifully. Great take on the challenge, thanks for playing along at Mod Squad this week!!!! Oh, and nice card stand too..*wink wink*

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  2. Spring has Sprung! Lovely Card and it does send a warm hug! Thank you for joining in on the challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs!

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  3. Spring has Sprung! Lovely Card and it does send a warm hug! Thank you for joining in on the challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs!

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  4. This is so lovely! That die is gorgeous, so feminine. Your beautiful iris is stunning and beautifully colored. Great job!

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  5. I often forget that I could make a card in a different shape. This card is so feminine and beautiful. I can see the beautiful background in the close up and I am sure it is so much better IRL. Such a delicate special card. Wonderful job, you get better and better.

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  6. Lovely card! I love how you used the die cut to shape the card and the back ground that you created behind that beautiful iris is gorgeous! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapy Land Challenge #12!

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  7. Gorgeous Iris, how I long to see them in my yard again! The shaped card is so beautiful, rather than the ho hum boring A2....which I always make lol Loving that you entered 4 Challenges....I hope you win them ALL!!!! Have a happy crafting day! xo~

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  8. This is gorgeous Kathy and I love that die you used for the card too. And, I love the Iris flowers that bloom in the spring.

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  9. A very pretty spring card. Thanks for joining in the challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs and good luck.
    Julie x

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  10. Gorgeous card Kathy :-) the shape and whole design of this is lovely :-)

    thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  11. Beautifully shaped card and a gorgeous flower stamp. Good luck and thanks for joining in on the fun at Cheery Lynn Designs challenge

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  12. This is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the pretty flowers and the sparkle!! The shape is fabulous!! Thanks so much for playing along at Scrapy Land!!

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  13. A truly beautiful card Kathy. Love the bright and cheerful colours and awesome layout.

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  14. How gorgeous, Kathy! I love your use of the SW die for the shape, and your choice of colors for the iris. The background is scrumptious! Thanks for playing in the Scrapy Land Challenge using die cuts! I hope to see more of your pretty projects in the next challenge, too! hugs and blessings, de {Creative Smiles}

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  15. So gorgeous, great layers and die. Love the flower. Thanks for joining in at the Mod Squad Challenge.

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  16. Your shaped card is lovely! Love the iris and your color choices. So glad you shared it with us for the Scrapy Land Challenge.

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  17. What a beautiful shaped card! I love your flower and the coloring!

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  18. Such a bright and cheery card! Love the iris.

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