Sunday, August 5, 2012

Thx


I think I've stared at the inspiration photo for the PaperSmooches Spark Challenge for the entire two weeks it has been out there trying to decide what I wanted to make.  I was in awe over Karen's card here...and I love how she always colors with kraft.  So gorgeous.  My card is no where near as stunning as hers, but I decided to try my hand at a touch of coloring.  I stamped the flowers in white and then colored them with pencils.  Added some gems and the sentiment.  To add a bit of texture, I embossed the white panel.  What do you think :)?

Hope you have a fabulous Sunday! We're off to a dear high school friends to spend the day swimming at their house.  The kids get along perfect - lots of boys will be there today - 9 boys and one girl!  I'll be sure to share a few pictures later this week.

PS Still stamps for sale here if you are interested:  Hero Arts, PaperTrey Ink and more :)
 

21 comments:

Jay Gee said...

This is wonderful Lynn! I love the way you coloured on kraft and the embossed background adds great interest. Love the two tone sentiment too :)

Karen B. said...

I hope you have a lot of fun today! Sounds like it could get a bit rowdy with all those boys. Your card is gorgeous, having the panel on the white background really makes things pop.

Suzanne said...

Hi Lynn! How on earth do you get your linen IP to look so GOOD!? This is a gorgeous card. I love the flowers and that kraft panel across the layered front is awesome - love that too.

Have a fun day!!

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

I love the kraft panel against the white, Lynn. Beautiful card! :)

~jan said...

Simply beautiful, Lynn! Love that color combo so much and those tiny gems are just perfect!

Dana F. said...

Your coloring of the flowers is so beautiful! I also like the shadow stamping for the sentiment. Have a great Sunday, Lynn! Spending the day outside with friends sounds wonderful :)

Barb said...

Sounds like a day full of frolicking fun for the boys! Love your pretty card - wonderful take on the photo, Lynn! Enjoy the day! :)

Aimes said...

A fabulous card - I love your soft, subtle colouring!
Have a fab Sunday, sounds like a fun one for you all!
Hugs!
x

Anonymous said...

Love the card asusual!!!! Have a great day.

Maureen said...

eek! 9 boys and one girl! I hope she gets the biggest water gun! This is stunning, Lynn...colouring on kraft is even better than stamping! And what fantastic photography! You can see the IP perfectly! Is that in the light box? Hugs and woohoo on more sales!

Marisa said...

What a darling card :) Love the abbreviated sentiemnt adn touch of twine.

Hoping the one girl can hold her own against the boys LOL!

Lisa Arana said...

wonderful take on the sparks!!!

Unknown said...

a perfect card for this challenge Lynn! Love that you coloured your flowers in too.

Tracey McNeely said...

Love this card Lynn, the IP and the flowers are so perfect.

Tigriswillreign said...

Love this lovely softness! I, too, am awestruck by Karen's card!

The Paper Parade said...

Lynn, I love the stamping of blue flowers on the kraft and the sweet pearl centers :) The twine is a great accent, too!

Jinny Newlin said...

I've got to get my hands on these new sentiments! Gosh, I adore them! And your sweet, little, pearl-studded, blue flowers are just perfect in every way! LOVE!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE! I love this card--LOVE the stamping on kraft and your twine with the embossed background--AMAZING:) THANKS for playing along and joining in the fun with the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge!

Cindy C. said...

Very pretty, love you take from the inspiration photo!

kingstonmama said...

I love those blue and white flowers on the kraft. so soft and pretty! Ann

Jenny said...

Loving the soft blue on the Kraft panel...really pretty :0)
Jenny x