It's time for a fun new challenge over at The Card Concept and this time the theme is LOVE. There's a sweet photo inspiration to get you started. You can use anything from this inspiration photo that speaks to your creative process. It could be the colors, the images, or any combination of ideas that inspire you. I was drawn to the colors (green and pink), to the flowers, and to the heart image. What inspires you in this beautiful image?
I started with a black cardstock base and attached a couple pieces of cute patterned paper (woodgrain and gingham/plaid) to create my card base. Next, I used a die-cut called Stitched Primitive Hearts from Papertrey Ink to cut my heart and I hand-stitched it in pink with DMC floss. I also hand stitched a few French knots in the wool felt heart. I added a couple darling little rolled paper flowers and added a hand-cut sentiment strip.
The sentiment and cute little hearts were stamped onto patterned papers using a cute little stamp set I picked up at my local Hobby Lobby. It's made by Carta Bella and it's called Spring Market. The two (woodgrain and pink gingham) patterned papers I used are also from this same Carta Bella Spring Market line. The paper flowers are from the dollar bins at Michael's. This is really simple card, but I thought it matched the inspiration photo quite nicely.
I hope that something in the inspiration photo will inspire YOU and I really hope you'll stop by The Card Concept to play along with us. There are several Card Styles defined on The Card Concept Blog to help you find your creative style. My card is a bit of a Shabby Chic Vintage style or could also be called Clean Layered. I enjoy using lots of layers, different materials and textures, and of course, a cute, stamped sentiment. Come on by The Card Concept to find your style and inspiration. We're SO excited to have you join the fun.
Blessings,
Karen
I'm entering these FUN CHALLENGES where I love to play along:
Simon Says Stamps WEDNESDAY Challenge Blog - WITH LOVE💖
Just Us Girls (JUGS) Challenge Blog - Challenge #416 PLAID - This inspired me to use the pink and white plaid/gingham patterned paper and not cover it up with anything else.
Time Out Challenge Blog - Challenge #206 Friend Quote (see image below) - I was drawn to the words ".....and admires the flowers in your garden". I used some pretty rolled paper roses. AND...this card is going to a precious friend of mine; and both of us have overlooked each other's broken fences over the course of our 50+ year friendship.
Double D Challenge Blog - Dar & Diane's Double D Challenge: HEARTS💓
Mod Squad Challenge Blog - Hearts and Flowers
ohh love your take on both challenges. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Karen, so many pretty details! Thank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
ReplyDeleteDiane DD DT {Nellies Nest}
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love your card for the challenges, you always inspire me so much. Great job Karen.
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Dottie
So very pretty Karen and I love the faux stitching!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Hearts’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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DOUBLE D Challenge Blog
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Your card is delightful, Karen! I always enjoy visiting your blog and seeing your beautiful creations. Thanks so much for linking up to Double D Challenges. Best of luck to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab card! I really like your stitch-work heart and the great embellishments, like the rolled flowers. Thanks for playing at Time Out!
ReplyDelete- Shauna
I really like the texture that the felt adds to the card! Thanks for playing along with us at Time Out Challenges!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable and charming. I just LOVE everything about it, great design. Lots of FABULOUS work here, and a great take on the challenge. Thanks so much for playing along with us over at The Mod Squad. Hope to see you back again soon!
ReplyDeleteJudy~ MSC Designer