Thursday, August 9, 2012

More or Less CAS-ual...



I thought I'd share a bit of the thinking process that went into the creation of this card :)  Yes, I do think before I craft - sometimes too much perhaps LOL!  

I thought I'd combine this weeks Less is More Blue & Green challenge with CAS-ual Fridays On Cloud 9.   There are soooo many possibilities for cards to create that sometimes I find it easier to narrow down the possibilities by combining challenges.  As green and blue are harmonious colours, they are excellent candidates for creating layered inky backgrounds.  I sprayed my watercolour paper with Dylusions Vibrant Turquoise, Fresh Lime, and added a bit of sparkle by overspraying with Glimmermist Denim.  For me a negative die-cut is perfect for a "Miss You" card - because in order to create a negative die cut, something has to be missing!  I cut the circle from my sprayed watercolour paper to represent the sun, and then negative die cut my Marianne Design bird and branch and pop-dotted it onto my white cardstock.  The Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler "Miss You" was the right size for balance and it's in a casual font which suits the bright colours.  Next I matched the cardstock base colour to the darkest shade of blue in my circle to repeat and anchor it.  I wanted to soften the edges of the card to reflect the circle shape, so I used a corner rounder.  I left the bottom right corner squared off to serve the dual purpose of helping to focus on the sentiment, and the corner was missed - as is the recipient!

 What thoughts inspire your creations?!?


14 comments:

  1. Great combination of the challenges - love the blended effect of those blues and greens - wonderful!

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  2. I couldn't possibly be negative about this card - it's a beauty!!! Hugs, Lesley

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  3. Lovely card, I love the bright colours. It is nice to hear how you thought through the design. Jean x

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  4. I'm telling you...YOU HAVE THE BEST BLOG TITLES!!! Your so witty with them. Totally cool card too...I think it may be another winner!!!

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  5. Love your inking...so stunning! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  6. This is absolutely GORGEOUS!! Love everything about it, Lynda! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  7. What an original idea & a fantastic result! Jenny

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  8. Lovely card and a fabulous way to incorporate the challenge colours

    Kathyk

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  9. Gorgeous shading, fabulous card
    Thanks very much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  10. Thank you so much for the lovely comment on my blog! I adore your card... very fun and the colors are great!

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  11. I'm sorry I'm so late in commenting on this lovely card!
    This is gorgeous Ardyth.
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  12. Don't know what I was thinking there Lyndal... I had just read Ardyth's comment I think... senior moment!
    Sorry
    Chrissie

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  13. Oh this is really pretty, the blended colors are GREAT!

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