My mojo had taken a little dive yesterday, I had tried and failed twice to create something for another colour challenge, but I had to give up in the end! So when I saw the mention and the new colour palette at the Play Date Cafe, I was inspired! My favourite colour is green, and the combination of Grass Green, Silver and Gold was too good to resist!
My christmas tree is always decorated in silver and gold - I know many people say not to mix metallics, but it works for me!
The sketch I have followed is from Lucy Abrams blog, Lucy's Cards where there is a new sketch every day this week, pop over and take a look at her fabulous talent and have a go at the fab sketches.
Here is the sketch:
And here is the colour inspiration photo:
And here is my take, I have turned the sketch on it's side for my card:
The card base is a matt metallic gold, but the light is very bad here today, so it seems a bit yellow; I must get some studio lamps!
The green patterned panel is from a Papermania pad, edged with a Martha Stewart edge punch.
Again, the green is a very fresh green in real life, but it has a yellow tint in the pics, grrr!.
I have wrapped some silver elasticated ribbon around the panel and tied at the top in a bow, with some green bakers twine and some green chiffon ribbon.
The sentiment label is a new stamp by Silke Stempel (I think) stamped in Versamark and embossed in silver onto some vellum, then hand cut out and layered onto some Martha Stewart green card and hand cut out again - took me ages! I should have stuck the vellum onto the card first THEN cut out, oh well it was first thing this morning!! It takes me a while to wake up lol!
The sentiment is from Waltzingmouse Stamps Fancy Phrases stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black.
Finally added some lovely shiny green dewdrops from Kars and some tiny pale green pearls to the label.
I really love this card, the colours make me feel fresh and happy, even though it's the most miserable wet grey day here today!
Thanks for looking and keep smiling ;-)
Pauline xx
24 comments:
lovely card Pauline :) the martha stewart leafey edge punch adds to the 'greenery' feel :)
A card of pure perfection, Pauline. While I don't think this card is lacking any mojo, I certainly understand your feelings. After taking a long break over the holidays, I'm finding it a challenge just getting back into the routine of crafting. YOU, however, have done a wonderful job on this sketch challenge.
Happy New year!
Yes, I have to say Pauline that when I chose the colours I didn't factor in how difficult metallics are to photograph! My image has got a shine on it!!! Ah well, it's the challenge that matters and you rose to it brilliantly. I love this piece. Lucy was one of our guest designers at the PDCC and it turns out she lives 3miles down the road from me lol. Thanks so much for playing along in the cafe with us this week :)
Pauline, congrats on winning at the Play Date Cafe for last week's romantic card!!! And I like your take on this new challenge as well, especially your silver-embossed frame around the sentiment. Good job and thanks for joining us once again at The Cafe!!
I love the edge and the silver embossing!! Stunning effect!
This is lovely!
Jane
x
That center panel border is amazing and combined with the silver frame; a true beauty. Thanks for joining in at the PDCC again this week.
Lovely card - haven't seen that gorgeous MS punch before. Makes a wonderful panel. And you are so right Pauline - its really hard to take good photos here in the UK at this time of year unless you brave the weather and try outside. I've almost given up indoor photography until the spring arrives.
Congratulations on your win at PDCC ... this card is simply Beautiful Pauline..I love the frame!!!!
Congratulations on your win at PDCC! This card is gorgeous. I love the border, the colors, and embellies...so so pretty!!!
Congrats on your win!! Your card is lovely, I also find it difficult to photograph my colours right, I'm always trying different things. Love your entry for our challenge! Thanks for playing along with us at the PDCC this week!
Congratulations on the win - it really was a lovely card! And so is this one!! I really like the punched borders down the panel - and the embossing on the greeting. Fabulous!!
Beautiful take on the challenge! Love the edging on the panel and the beautiful laciness of the label!
Beautiful card Pauline! Love that ornate frame and the addition of twine!
Really pretty. Love the edge and the twine
This is a really lovely card, I love those punched borders, I may have to invest in that punch!
Chrissie
Oh, Pauline! This is, simply, stunning! Just beautiful... every last detail!
Congrats!! Glad you found your mojo, mine hides sometimes too :) Lovely job with the colors and I adore that fabulous border punched edge you've created !
stunning card. love that border punch.
Lovely card! The edge punch, twine and label give your a card a lovely natural look.
Gorgeous gems and lovely borders! A wonderfully elegant card! Thanks for playing along with us at the Play Date Cafe!
LOOOOOVE your punched border! Super adorable! LOVE this take on both challenges:) Great job! Thanks so much for playing along and joining in the fun at the PDCC:}
So so pretty!! Thanks for playing along with the PDCC!
another gorgeous card!
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