This is the second card I came up with for Kristina's Colour Challenge. Scroll down to see the first! I find it hard to photograph Old Olive...it always seems to turn really Kermit-the-frog green. So, you'll just have to imagine this card more olive-y. I borrowed the layout from the US catalogue (page 137).
I made the curve freehand with the Cutter Kit, and glued circles behind it for a scalloped edge. The Pumpkin Pie flower is from Blooms Die-cuts, and the So Saffron Flower has been stamped with "In the Spotlight" (in So Saffron ink) and punched out with the 5-petal flower. I highlighted the dots with my White gel pen. The flower centres are also from "In the Spotlight", and I've also used the Boho Blossoms punched and co-ordinating "One of a Kind" stamp set. The word 'hello' is a rub-on. I've used a strip of Bravo Burgundy cardstock and some Pumpkin Pie ribbon to balance the left hand side of the card. I used more rub-ons on the cardstock, and a piece of Striped Pumpkin ribbon to jazz it up a bit. I then lined the inside of the card with Prints Patterned paper to cover up the mechanics!
ok, now this one is stunning! Beautiful card Marelle
ReplyDeleteAnd this one.... STUNNING!!!!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love this one too!
ReplyDeleteso pretty, I like that curve going on, I am gonna have to try it! ~Donna
ReplyDeleteMarelle - you blow me away with how beautifully elegant your cards always are! These 2 are no exception!
ReplyDeleteGreat job - top 10 for sure!
Karen
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Oh I like this one - its gorgous!
ReplyDeleteLisa Martin
Okay so.. they are very different!! I really like both of them. I telling you I have no idea How Kristina gets to pick only 20 cards! Must be very hard if people keep making gorgeous cards like yours!
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Wow! That's a great card! I'm amazed at all the different elements on the card and they all look great together! I won't be surprised if we see this one again on Kristina's blog :-)
ReplyDeleteYou made the curve free hand? Get out, I love this.
ReplyDeleteTake two is my fav!!! Love the layout.
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Brooke
Wow Marelle, you sure knew how to put these colours together so beautifully!! Very very lovely!
ReplyDeletel love the curved design!
ReplyDeleteMarelle, I think they are both very pretty in different ways! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove the curved edge and the circles to make the scallop. Plus the lining with the paper is a great touch. Well done talented you. Love KimT
ReplyDeleteSo stunning! Doesn't look like a challenge at all!
ReplyDeleteI love this card....Great work ;0)
ReplyDeletethe previous one is great and all, but this one absolutely magazines cover worthy! STUNNING
ReplyDeleteOk, I do love this one best out of the two :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as well, I hope she picks your card. It looks like ample amount of work! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThis one definitely deserves to be in the top 10. Good Luck! I really like the free hand curve with the scallops!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteYour card is cute! I love the design.
ReplyDeleteWow - love this card! It's gorgeous and a little different.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making top fifteen with this gorgeous card!!
ReplyDeleteThat curve adds such a great detail. Love this. Congrats on making the Top 15!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card, love the curve! Congrats on being in the top 15! TFS
ReplyDeletegreat job! would love to know how you did the scallops down the curvy edge! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Thanks for the template! :-)
ReplyDeleteLOVE it LOVE it - Love all the colors and textures and that swirl!
ReplyDeleteTracy
A very well deserved top 15.
ReplyDeleteI love this curve and will have to go try it out with my cutter kit too.
Congrats on making the round-up.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Brooke