Hello!
This week we are featuring "All Occasions" over at the Krafty Chicks Challenge #717 and I chose a giant floral digital image from Graciellie Designs to split in two for a couple of birthday cards!
The image was printed in the middle of an 8.5 X 11" piece of white card stock and cut right down the middle. I randomly ink smooshed Distress Oxides onto the flowers, spritzed and spattered them with pearlized watercolors. Then I went back in and added just a bit more color to the petals/centers to bring the flower into focus. Here's what it looked like at this point:
I stenciled a small flower design onto the right panel for some added texture, trimmed the two sides down to 4.75" x 6.75" and attached them to different colored backgrounds. The card fronts were adhered to card bases, the sentiments were stamped and some sequins and pearls were added to finish up the designs. I love using pearls but sadly, they don't travel well in the mail for me, however, this card went to my next-door neighbor and so I was able to handle deliver it along with some homemade strawberry ice cream!
I hope you will join us for some crafty fun this week at the Krafty Chicks Challenge! Please stop by and see the awesome projects the Krafty Chicks have created!
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Rachelle ♥
These are delightful Rachelle ... and very clever to use the two halves - love off the edge images! Hugs, Kate!
ReplyDeleteWow Rachelle your cards are stunning. That flower is HUGE and really packs a punch so that's a great way to get two cards from one image. I love your smooshed background and the addition of the stencilling looks fantastic. Have a great day, Denise x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors love these flowers, and these cards are so lovely. Have a great day friend! Cheers! L
ReplyDeleteSuch WOW cards!! Bet you had lots of fun creating these.stunning! And you’re an amazing neighbour!! Home made ice cream is a great gift.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards with one flower - a twofer! That is a huge flower digi! Love the different looks too.
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