I've been lucky to be pulled out of my slumps by engaging in video crafting with friends. I have a larger rauccous group of the local gals usually 8 or so of us, and there is the one on one crafting with my friend Peggy.
Today, I was thrilled to add another crafty friend to the rotation, Michele of I Card Everyone. We got together via messenger chat rooms and spent a couple of hours chatting, catching up and working on cards. I enjoyed it and look forward to the next time.
I spent my time working on one card for three challenges: Double D-Stitches, CAS(e) this sketch, and Just Us Girls -Rainbow.
I started with a rainbow of 6x6 colored papers, and then die cut lots of blooms and leaves from the MFT set Stitch Blooms.
They were layerd up on a panel of navy card stock then cut off on the diagonals as per the sketch--then adhered to the navy card base. I tried a couple of different card base colors, but quickly decided navy looked best.
I added a bit of bling to the blossoms and some sparklie stuff along the edges. A quick sentiment by Sugar Pea Designs white heat embossed on another piece of navy card and placed at the top of the panel vs the bottom...I just couldn't cover up that yellow bloom.
Thanks so very much for visiting. Stay cool.
20 comments:
What a stunner! Love how you used the sketch, Jo x
This is fun! I like the diagonal design and the sparkles along the border. Really. Neat idea!
Great take on that diagonal sketch, Cat!! Just love all your colorful stitched blossoms!! Perfect on the rich blue!!
I am so glad you have found a way to keep up your spirits and mojo as this card is proof that it is working, I just love everything about it. You are right too about the background the contrast with the colours and the navy is brilliant xx
I just love your card, Cat … so happy you made it for CTS, and that we could be together during its creation! Virtually, that is! It was so much more fun than a phone chat... the old saying about time flying sure was proven today, my friend!
Can't wait for 'next time!'
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Fabulous combination of the challenges for a stunning card!
This is such a pretty card with great layering and what vibrant and fabulous flowers x Glad you enjoyed your crafty time with Michele...I bet it was fun? x.
Beautiful! Love all the bright colors and deep background
How unique & fun, Cat! This will definitely make someone smile!
Beautifully layered and bling'd, Cat ... this is so striking ... and gorgeous! How fun that you and Michele were able to get together virtually ... next best thing to being in person! Hugs, Anita :)
Beautiful stitched flowers and design! Thank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
Diane DD DT {Nellies Nest}
GREAT job on all three challenges! Love your CAS design! Very striking! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Stitches’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
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Very pretty card!
LOVE this card Cat! The navy on navy looks soooo cool along with all the bright colored stitched blooms, and love where you placed the sentiment strip too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
Love the dark background! Perfect card for the challenge, thanks for sharing at JUGS!
love everything about your card, Cat - wonderful colors - so pretty!
Congrats on your HM at CTS! Truly wonderful colors on your card
Congrats on the HM at CTS!
Such a crisp and beautiful card. Love the layout and the colours, so very pretty. Thanks for sharing with us at Double "D" Challenges.
Amelia (DT Double "D" Challenges)
Hi, Cat! It's catch up time now that we're back from a little camping trip. Your crafty times sound wonderful, even if it can only be online. I love seeing what comes out of them! This one is beautifully eye catching with all the color in that fun diagonal swatch. Love it!
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