Bold is the key word over at Casology this week! I have really enjoyed experimenting with new things lately, especially backgrounds. So that's where this card started: with a bold background, and then it evolved from there. It is totally Joni inspired!!!
Here it is:
A lot of distress inking going on here. The hearts that are stamped in the background were squirted with water before stamped on the paper. Added some splattering and did a little bit of blending and the background was complete. Just added those Savvy flower stamps, the WPlus9 leaf dies in white and vellum. The banner is Paper Smooches and the Happy Birthday is Lawn Fawn. I added a subtle WPlus9 sentiment in the top right hand corner as well. Some Wink of Stella on some of the flowers finished it all off.
I'm sending this to a lady that I used to work with before she got transferred out of province last year - that's why I used the "miles apart" sentiment.
Hope you like my BOLD card!!
Thanks so much for coming by today!!
Shannon
WOW! BOLD and BEAUTIFUL! This is so gorgeous, Shannon! Love all the details--the background, the blooms, and that vellum sentiment banner. It all came together perfectly! Winner! :)
ReplyDeleteTotally BOLD girl, I always love how you pair your dies, so lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at CASology!!!!
You've got that "bold" background thang goin' on girl! Gorgeous flowers and wonderful vellum banner, plus it's embossed! Really wonderful. Bev
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards Shannon! Just got back from our quick Vegas trip (had a blast...didn't win squat!) and am trying to catch up on all the sweet posts that I missed! You have been one busy and creative lady! Love them all...especially the Persimmon paper collection!
ReplyDeleteYesss!!! This is gorgeous and totally out of your comfort zone!
ReplyDeleteSooo happy to be able to meet you in person on Sunday! Hope to meet you soon for a crafty session :D
OMGoodness!! Shannon this is stunning! That background is totally AMAZING! And your layering of the flowers and leaves is perfect!! Love the vellum banner too!! Just too too wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteBold, beautiful and full of drama just like the soap opera!!! LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteYes you saw that spread! It was my boyfriend's brother's birthday and we celebrated earlier :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, so pretty in pink (you could link up to The Card Concept - monochrome pink!) Thanks so much for joining us at CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to write comments since first glimpse when you posted, and each time, I'm so mesmerized and dazzled by the gorgeousness (and adventurousness!) of this masterpiece, I'm at a fumble for words! So,although I'm *late-ish*' in posting a comment, trust me, this baby has been gazed at and admired several times daily. Truly, I'm in awe at the breadth of skills you're showcasing. That background: stunning; the flower selection, arranging and layering: eye-catching; and the vellum sentiment; perfect! The enthusiasm and love of creating that went into this: vast! This one will be shouldering its way into my Top 10 Cards by Shannon list for sure! Joni inspired, yes; Shannon-infused, 1000000% yes! LOVE this!! Note coming soon! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!! Hugs~c
ReplyDeleteWOW....did I say WOW!!!! So loving your out of the comfort zone Shannon! Totally BOLD and GORGEOUS! I am so in love with your background so PRETTY with those distressing with inks and the pieces you put together....Love it. Hugs <3
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and girly. Thank you so much for joining us this week at CASology
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