In the top right section I started by brushing some Adirondack Red Pepper ink through a piece of sequin waste using Clarity brushes to give a subtle starry background. Then I stamped the Clarity Live, Laugh, Love stamp in the same ink, and quickly embossed it using Clear Detail Embossing powder and set it using a heat gun. In the bottom right section I stamped the Clarity Wire Heart using the same inkpad, and then overstamped with the young couple from the Wee Folk set, and again quickly embossed the images using Clear Detail Embossing powder. Then I created a faux red mat for that section using a Ruby Promarker.
In the larger section I randomly stamped the Clarity Small Daisy stamp in the Red Pepper ink, then using a daisy embossing folder, I added a bit of texture by running it through my Cuttlebug machine. Then I mounted all 3 pieces onto the black mat, and mounted that onto the round card.
Throwing caution to the wind, and abandoning my usual "less is more" approach completely, I die cut some leaves and seed heads from red and white card, and stuck them to the centre part of the card. Then I added a small bow of white tulle, a double bow of red twine, and a small red flower gem just to cover the knot.
It was fun to do, and a bit of a change from my normal style - love entering these challenges as they really make you step out of your comfort zone and try something a bit different! Thanks for visiting my blog, and I'd love to read any comments you might have, Susan x
Beautiful Susan. Very striking. Agree with you about having to get out of comfort zone sometimes. Good Luck xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to leave a comment Lynne, I really appreciate the encouragement! Susan x
DeleteNice shape colourful red good luck in the clarity challenge xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment Crafty, Susan x
DeleteA lovely Anniversary card Susan, I'm sure the recipients will love it. Thanks for entering the Clarity challenge. Good luck! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela! Susan x
DeleteFabulous Susan my dear!! Loving your shape, colour and stamps. I think you have done a grand job!!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck in the challenge
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Thanks Emma - it's definitely a bright one, isn't it!!! Hope your cold is better before you go off on your hols, hugs, Susan x
DeleteLove the shape of your card and the work you have put into it. Thank you for entering the challenge and the best of luck. Xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol - really appreciate your comment, Susan x
DeleteLove the vibrancy of your card Susan and what a lovely modern design you've created.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for sharing with us and good luck in this month's challenge :-) x
Thanks Carole - the recipients might need sunglasses to open this one! I appreciate your comments, Susan x
DeleteA great funky look, Susan and so perfect for a young couple. Best wishes in this month's challenge. ;~}
ReplyDeleteThanks Shelagh!
DeleteLove the combination of stamps Susan, and how you have created this modern die cut look the old fashioned way. Very clever. Thanks for entering the Clarity challenge, and good luck. Xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara - I did feel a little strange taking all the crockery up to the craft room, but it did the trick and my cutting out wasn't too badly wobbly! Susan x
DeleteFab card Susan love the colour you have chosen xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda - it's a bit brighter than I normally choose, but I'm trying to use all the inks in my collection, not just those that are always on my desk! Susan x
DeleteWhat a great card, super design, thanks for the inspiration. Goo luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks Naomi, Susan x
DeleteGreat design Susan. I think limiting your colours was a good choice as it is very effective and vibrant. Good luck in the challenge x
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