It’s the last challenge for November from Samantha, and that means it’s a sketch one.
If you read my post for last week’s challenge you will know that I had to change my project because it met this week’s challenge too (it was my husband’s birthday card) and I didn’t want to spoil the surprise. You can check out the card later in this post.
Luckily, after taking the decision not to use George’s birthday card (for either challenge), I knew what else what I wanted to do for this week’s sketch. The obvious choice is the Floral Statements stamp set. I think the card speaks of “large sentiment”, don’t you?
Here’s a quick peek of the inside.
For the inside I simply used a strip of Washi Tape. Quick and simple but still effective.
The flowers and leaves were coloured using the new Stampin’ Blends in Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive. I also used the Color Lifter to add some highlights to the petals.
There are only two stamps in the set and I made a second card with the other image.
For this card I used both Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends along with the Color Lifter for some highlights. I’ve really taken a liking to the Blends – they are easy to use no matter your artistic level.
As promised, here is the card that I made for George’s birthday.
As I mentioned above, it was made for last week’s colour challenge (Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight and Pacific Point). It was only after I had made it that I realised that it also met the rules for this week’s challenge too. Best laid plans and all that.
Please leave a comment and let me know which card you prefer. Then, head over to the CAS Challenge blog to see what everyone else has been up to.
Fiona x
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Gorgeous card, Fiona! Perfect image for this sketch – and wonderfully colored!
Oh wow! I hadn't noticed that floral sentiment set in the catalog, but you've done a gorgeous job with it on your two cards here! I especially love the richness of the reds in the "hello" card. I like how you've popped up the word "birthday" on your husband's card – and I hope he had a fabulous birthday!
Gorgeous card, Fiona! The combination of flowers and the bold lettering is perfect. Your color choices for both cards is lovely!
LOVE these sentiment stamps and you have used them beautifully. A wonderful 'twofer' and I am sure your hubby loved his birthday card too. Hugs Bev x
2 beautiful cards, love the colors you used. I just ordered this stamp set 🙂
Beautiful card.