Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Sending Hugs

I was so exited to see that Simon Says Stamp is having a new challenge in their flickr group.  I let the time get away from me, and am getting this entry in under the wire.  The first challenge is a color challenge, we are to use at least three from the image.

I think I have managed to use all 5 colors - my inks are from Simon Says Stamp - Sunshine, and Orange Peel, Hero Arts -Field Greens and Soft Granite, and Jet Black Archival Ink from Ranger.

The stamp set is Flower Friend from Simon Says Stamp.  I first drew a light pencil line curve along the right side.  Then I stamped the flowers and leaves along that line.  I wanted a dramatic color pop, so I cut along the flower garland leaving a small white edge.  I then backed it with a piece of black cardstock and heat embossed the sentiment in white.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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9 comments:

joy said...

Great card, Cat! I am impressed that you used all of the colors and I love that stamp set!

Jean said...

That is stunning - and the black cardstock nicely showcases the colors.

Becca Cruger said...

Great use of the colors. The black really makes them pop!

Leslie Hanna said...

You used ALL THE COLORS, and I love the way you did that curve and stamped around it. And yes, the white on black is quite fabby, too!

Barb Ghig said...

Gorgeous card, Cat! I love your design and how you used the challenge colors...so pretty!

Kelly Latevola said...

Love those bright colors against the black!! Such a fun happy card :)

Martha said...

Cat, what a STRIKING card!
Love how the black makes the pretty colors pop!

Kristi said...

Swoon! Love this,Cat! I'm with Martha,It is very striking!

Greta said...

One of my favorites, Cat--fabulous way to stamp the flowers & great use of the colors!