Hello Friends and Happy Thursday! It's the 15th of the month and time for a new challenge at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog. We have a cheery inspirational picture (always optional) that features the January Flower of the Month - Carnations.
The inspiration picture had me thinking of Valentine's Day, but I chose to create a Card of Encouragement for a friend who's experiencing a tough time of it lately. I've used the Best Flowers Stamp Set from Gina K. Designs and patterned papers from the "Havanna" 6x6 paper pad by Prima Marketing, and I've colored the floral using Copic markers.
After coloring the image, I've fussy cut it and adhered to a panel that's been embossed using a Park Lane embossing folder that my sister-in-law sent me for Christmas. The sentiment is from a digital set that I've had in my sentiment stash, just waiting for the right card. The sentiment has been popped on foam pads.
Lastly, I've added pink faux gems to accent the sentiment, and called this card complete. I do hope it brings a bit of comfort to my friend.
I hope you'll pop over to the challenge and see all the beautiful cards my teamies have created, and play along with us too. Until next time, Happy Crafting!
Donna
**Challenges Entered:
Art Nudge - Flowers from 0126C
Girlz Rebel Challenge
This is absolutely gorgeous, Donna! I love it and I think your friend will have great comfort from this card. ❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card Donna! I know it will cheer up your friend. I love the soft colors, and the flower goes so well with the background. I am noticing once again how you embossed and then shaded in some of the embossing. I really must try that! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday. We love seeing the beautiful things that you’ve made!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and very thoughtful card for your friend, I'm sure she will be touched by your thoughtfulness. x
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. Your colors are just amazing. Thanks for sharing with us at PIP Challenges.
ReplyDeleteDonna, what a beautiful card with a lovely design! I totally didn't even connect February to Valentine's Day, but I love that you designed that in mind but keeping the idea to encourage a friend. You have great fussy cutting skills, too!! :) ~ Amanda :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully designed, love the pretty floral stamp and color choices! Thank you for sharing with us @ Make My Monday.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and very nice colors Donna.
Thank you for joining us at Girlz Creative Crafts.
Antje DTGCC
Such a stunning card, Donna!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations Challenge! Jane (DT) Paper, Pencils & Pretty Things xxx
Beautiful card. love the paper and the beautiful flower. So glad you shared over at MMM.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and sweet - someone will feel very loved getting this one, Donna. Thank you for sharing it with is in the January Art Nudge Challenge!
ReplyDeleteHi, wonderful card, Thanks for joining us at Ally's angels and Girlz REbels. Also at Girlz Creative Craft. But here we do no allowed hand colored images. . Mayby you can join into our new challenge at Creative color girlz. Here it's All about coloring.
ReplyDeleteCrea-groetjes, Claudia ❤️🦋
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Girlz Creative Christmas (XMAS) 🎄
Girlz makes Guyz Cards (GMGC)🚗
Girlz creative crafts (GCC) 🌸
Creative sketchy girls (CSG) ❤️
Girlz Rebel Challenge (GRC) 🎈
Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap (GCFAOS) 🦋
Girlz & The Art of Letters (G&TAOL) 🎉
Girlz Creative: Splash it with color! (GC:SiwC!) 🌈
Creative Color girlz (CCG) 🎨