So what I'm really trying to say is give it a go and take part. Being given a grid to chose from is a challenge and it helps to give you a way to craft in perhaps a different way. I always try and go a little out of my comfort zone and chose a line with things I might not always be comfortable in using. It's a way for me to hone my skills in areas I don't always use.
Here is this months grid - Click HERE to take part.
I chose Watercolour - Purple and Die Cuts
Purple is my favourite colour, so was an easy one.
Watercolour - I don't use watercolour paper often so this was the challenge element,
Die Cuts - I enjoy using die cuts in my projects.
So now it was time to put all three together on a card
Products I used
Highland Heather cardstock
Painted Labels Dies (for the swirly die)
Peaceful Moments stamp set for the sentiment
Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper - for the patterned paper
Peaceful Poppies Elements - for the watercolour and velum poppies
Coloured the poppies with the Aqua Painter and Gorgeous Grape and Cherry Cobbler ink.
As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator you can buy all of these products from my online shop
https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/ click HERE
Love it Jane - I love the die - is that the same as the Swirly Birds?
ReplyDeleteThanks Fiona, No it has a stitched centre which is solid so you can use it for sentiments. I never got the swirly birds, but always wished I had x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, Jane! The purple looks stunning on the red floral background, and I love the die-cut framing your sentiment.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cheryl. The poppy background paper has purple tones in it (which don't really show on the photo) so it worked really well together & yes that die cut is a favourite. x
ReplyDeleteThis card is so you with the colors! Love that you used the Cherry Cobbler and Gorgeous Grape color combo for the poppies - they're so lush. Thanks for the inspiration. x
ReplyDeleteits fun to see i got you out of your comfort zone a little bit. its a lovely card.
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