Monday, April 1, 2013

Pinspired Challenge #6

Lately I have been loving pink. Not my normal favorite color, but I am drawn to it lately.  When I saw the latest Pinspired Challenge, I immediately had an idea for a card. This happens rarely!  I recently had a birthday, and am making my thank you cards.  My MIL is a big fan of pink and things sparkly...so my challenge card goes to her.
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I used Strathmore Watercolor paper and a Derwent Inktense pencil in fuchsia to create the ombre background.  The seam binding was also died with color from the pencil.  The sentiment is a die cut from Hero Arts using glitter paper...why is glitter so hard to photograph? I am sure my MIL will love it and that is what makes card-making fun.

Have a wonderful day.

Edited- I earned my first blog challenge badge with this card.  4-8-13


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9 comments:

joy said...

Hi,Cat! I'm sure your MIL will love this card, too! Great ombre effect with the inktense pencils. They are on my wishlist.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous!! I love the effect you achieved with the pencils, Cat.

Greta said...

Being the pink lover that I am I can tell you this is one gorgeous card! I've never worked with those pencils--great effect!

Kristi said...

How did I miss this yesterday? Wow! Love the ombre effect. You got some inky talents girl!!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Pretty ombre - gorgeous gold embossing!

Martha said...

Cat, OH, your MIL is going to love this "pink" & "sparkly" BEAUTY! Love how you've created the pretty ombre background. And the seam binding is the perfect finishing touch. Simply beautiful!

Annette Allen said...

wow your card is amazing.. Thanks for joining us at Pinspired Challenge

Sally said...

Love the glittered die cut against the ombre background, Cat - beautiful effect!

Unknown said...

Hey congrats on your Pin Pal status at Pinspired Challenges!! I knew this card was a winner!!