I love rustic, earthy, colours but despite my love for red, the addition of Poppy Parade to this mix really threw me!
Because the colours are strong, I decided to go with a clean and simple card. Ethan, my creative and gorgeous 10-year-old, said "Mum, I like this, but it doesn't look like one of your cards"!! It is a departure from my usual style; not much in the way of embellishment, other than the button I managed to find a spot for!
Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers
Card: Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Poppy Parade
Ink: Versamark inkpad, Poppy Parade stampin' pad
Other: Clear embossing powder, Neutrals button, Stamp-a-ma-jig, stampin' dimensionals
I did score a line just below the top of the coloured panels, to add a little interest. Stamping the sentiment 'sideways' was a change for me, but I liked the idea of stamping it in Poppy Parade ink, to complement the coloured panel to the far right.
I think this card is masculine enough to give to a friend who will be going through a rather long healing process after a recent accident.
Thanks for the inspiration, Keesh!
I absolutely love this, so clean and simple!
ReplyDeleteEthan is right, it doesn't look like a 'usual' card from you, however, isn't it fantastic that as creative souls we can go with any 'style' we like on any given project.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this card (and that button placed perfectly where it is) and I think it's perfect in these colours and for a male.
Great job!
xox
Its nice to step out of the box occasionly, and did it with style, very nice.
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Love the colour combination, and the sentiments down the side a beautiful card Christine
ReplyDeleteStunning!!! I love the clean style you have used for this card Christine. Yes, it is a daring departure from your usual gorgeous style, but you have executed it brilliantly. The balance of colours is perfect & the sideways sentiment is an awesome graphic element. :)
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