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The sun is shining, the crocus and bulbs are popping through the soil and I'm squinting - lol! Boy, it's amazing what happens when the sun comes out. We've had an extremely mild winter, with no snow and only some rain but I miss the snow! Come on, can we have a bit of weather before the yardwork starts up again? I know, I know, I should be thankful because there are plenty that got hammered this winter by cold and snow but I actually miss it.
On to the card, shall we? Today's card was needed for a friend, a thank you of sorts, well kinda! She'll get it... It all started with Color Hues #126 challenge - Pink & Red, which was quickly emphasized by Triple B - January. Okay, two in a row! Who could I say no to those colors?!
Right!
Lots of red, pink and some white, plus don't forget about those "allowed" neutrals!
My press plate was foiled with Splb Prism foil, then I blended with a light shade of pink, a deep red and two lighter shades of gray. The center was cut with the center die from the set and a pressed sentiment in medium gray was added over the opening. While I started with a red pressed sentiment, it was quickly decided that the gray would be a much better color -- bingo!
Now, while this close-up appears to be a green-gray, it is indeed not! I had to hunt around for the perfect grays to avoid that. I like! And it's off to the recipient and hopefully received.
Supplies:
PFS - Splendid Florals pp/die/stencils
Splb - Yana's Special Sentiments gfp (yes, I pressed with a glimmer plate!)
I hope you've had a magnificent and short week, thus creating what feels like a lovely, long weekend!
Hugs,
TK
14 comments:
That is such a pretty card design and I love the sweet little blooms all over it. 🥇 work T.K.!
Pretty card! I need to get back to my tools. I’m getting lazy again. Personally I love that we in AZ don’t get that white stuff 😉. I’ll take the sunshine anytime.
I like your sweet delicate frame, TK! This is a delightful card!
TK, that is such a lovely card! It's the soft ink blending that I love and the center cut is a wonderful feature and of course, a great place for the sentiment! We haven't had snow this year either and I'm very concerned for the upcoming summer. And, like you, I do enjoy it - probably because I don't have to shovel it all winter long lol! Anyway, thank you so much for sharing with us at Color Hues!
It's been received and ooooh'd and ahhhhhh'd over and is now on the entertainment center TK!! It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and our challenge colors worked so perfectly for this design! I have this PFS set too, but haven't used it in awhile, so I think it needs to come out and get inked up again. Thanks so much for thinking of me on my special day and you'll be receiving a paper thank you soon! And thanks so much too for playing along with us at Color Hues...always love seeing your creations in the gallery! P.S. We've still got plenty of snow over here and I'd be glad to send it your way!!
So soft and pretty!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Triple B!
Diane TB Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Triple B}
That all over floral design is so pretty in the soft colors, TK, and I think grayish green is great for leaves. We still have snow on the ground because it has been so cold but it's beginning to warm up and the sun has been shining.
I love this so much, TK! Using the red in the background of your soft background was such a clever idea. Thanks for playing along with us at Color Hues.
Your foiling is always spot on, TK! This is so pretty and I'm loving the pink and gray with the pop of red in the center! The gray sentiment is perfection! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Color Hues!
So soft and pretty, TK! Yep, our "winter" weather has been pretty darn mild and I have to admit that I am very okay with that!
Your foiled florals are gorgeous! I love the soft colors and the die cut center backed with the darker red is a wonderful background for the sentiment! We've had more than enough snow to share, and I'll be happy to see it go. Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at Color Hues!
OH, I am SO late to the party, TK!! I am more than happy to send you all the snow we have left on the ground - aren't I sweet?
Your beautiful, foiled design with that peek-a-boo window is really wonderful! The grey looks perfect to me!
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Your card is so soft and delicate with the pop of red. It's lovely TK. Great work! xx
Oh so lovely! - Pretty color combo. - As for snow (I'm happy with the nearly snowless winter).
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