Today's card is a CASE - copy and selectively edit - card. My inspiration came from the challenge DT member Elisabeth (link). Her card reminded me of peacock's feathers.
I pulled out the supplies I thought I needed. I wanted to keep the colors and the background. The block of different lattice backgrounds seemed such a useful one when I bought it - what, two years ago - and this is my first time using it. The peacock die is a recent win from the challenge world.
The lattice was backed with blue, and because it was smaller than my card base I added a back frame which I partially stitched on. (Look at the top right and both bottom corners - I used black thread so it is barely visible.)
The peacock was cut out of dark blue paper and it's feathers from three other papers. I decorated the green feathers with iridescent heart shaped sequins. As it didn't stand out from the background I added a shadow outline with vellum. I also stamped the sentiment on vellum with yellow ink and embossed it.
Entering this in these inspiring challenges:
Just Us Girls: #834 Case a DT week
Simon Says Monday Challenge: Stitch it
MMM: #283 Wedding / Love wishes
Little Red Wagon: #869 One thing
Creative Fingers: #327 AG August
and because this was the first time I used the lattice block and the peacock die, I am showing my card at
NBUS: #89 August line-up
Your colors and peacock theme are a great CASE of Elizabeth's wonderful card! Those feathers in the peacock's tail are great! Thank you for playing along at Just Us Girls!
ReplyDeleteYour peacock and colours, combined, are a fabulous take on Elizabeth's card. So creative! Thank you for joining us at Just Us Girls.
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Great card! I really like the bold colours. Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.
ReplyDeleteAlice... love your peacock! Thank you for casing me! Peacocks invite the best color combination... thank you for sharing this beauty with Just Us Girls.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful take on Elizabeth's card Alice. Your peacock is stunning and I love the rich colours.Thanks for sharing with us over at Just Us Girls challenge. Hugs, Denise x
ReplyDeleteYou put so much work into this sensational design, Alice, and it is stunning! I love the colors and how you added the stitching and the vellum! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
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