Hello, welcome to my blog today! A new month means a new challenge at Color Hues! Carol has chosen Green and Gold for us to use, and it's full of possibilities as you will see in the wonderful DT samples. Of course there's the Luck O' the Irish option which also first came to my mind, however, I went a different direction. I have a friend who loves green so I set out to make a birthday card for her.
I thought peonies in white with deep green leaves would pair up well. Actually, I was mistakenly picturing magnolias but the flowers can be whatever colors I make them, right? I began by using the Peonies Hot Foil Plate by Spellbinders with Gold foil for the floral focal point. Adding accents with Copic markers in greens and gold brought out the details. I layered white card stock and gold designer paper panels cut into deckle edged rectangles, cut the floral spray out and adhered it on top.
The card base is covered with paper from Altenew in ombre shades of green. It has a lovely shimmer to it, easier to see in real life. A strip of deeply embossed white card stock patterned with blooms adorns the side of the card. A bit of twine and a black sentiment with gold foiling finish it off.
I can't wait to see what you will create with these colors! The most important thing is to have fun as you go.
Be yourself
Have delight in your craft
Make something beautiful!
Supplies used:
Stamps: NONE
Ink: NONE
Accessories - Spellbinders - Glimmering Peony Hot Foil Plate, Yana's Special Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plate; Spring Burst 3D Embossing Folder; Spellbinders Deckle Edge Rectangle Dies
Gold Designer Paper is from SU!
