Monday, July 25, 2016

Mr Cardmaker is a Sketchy MFT-er (Part One)

Well, last week I missed entering the My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge by EXACTLY one minute. For reals. Boo, hiss.

Not gonna get myself in that trouble this time!

I made TWO projects, and I'm posting them separately, so I can enter them both.

I made this--



Here's the sketch--


I used the Flashy Florals stamps and dies here, and I went with a pretty tight color scheme, staying with green and gold, with a touch of gray here and there.

I used Memento Delicato Golden Glitz ink to watercolor some shine onto my background panel, which, sadly flattens out in photos.  I amplified the effect of the gold with the gold glittered banner, and gold flower center and gold thread.

Does anyone else have issues doing those thread nest things? I think they are just too random a thing to make for a control freak like myself. I never think they turn out right for me...Anyway...

I like how this one turned out; all nice and refined-ish.

Stay tuned for part two, where things take a big turn!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
All Best-
Richard

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5 comments:

  1. Sharli SchaitbergerMonday, July 25, 2016 3:14:00 PM

    I love this card, Richard - I don't think I'm that OCD, but I don't really get the nest things myself - I did a couple, and fiddled and fiddled with them until they looked heavy. Your's turned out great! The colors of this card are awesome, too.

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  2. BarbaraWednesday, July 27, 2016 2:27:00 PM

    The first thing that caught my eye and which I went on to like most about the card... was your gold thread! So... give your perfectionst soul some rest - you did great there and elsewhere, it's a stunning card!

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  3. B : )Thursday, July 28, 2016 7:56:00 AM

    Gorgeous and that little touch of gold is just splendid! Love it.

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  4. MarieWednesday, August 10, 2016 7:54:00 AM

    This is a beautiful card Richard! I love the color scheme and the sketch. It looks so serene.
    The gold thread really adds to the composition!

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  5. Jeanne J. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 3:44:00 PM

    That stinks! ONE MINUTE? I mean COME ON!!! NO FAIR! I was kicking myself today. I placed an order YESTERDAY with ALtenew - of course TODAY they're giving away a free stamp set with each order. Some days you just cant win.. but I think you still came out on top - your card is drop dead gorgeous. The bit of gold takes this over the top!

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