As I formulated this card in my mind I thought, what if I flipped the sketch and used words to represent the flags. I had it all mapped out in my mind but the resulting card didn't look much like the sketch when I was done. But I did like it so much that I made 2 cards. I may need to revisit the sketch and follow it more closely as it is a fabulous layout.
This was the first card I completed but the idea to use the layered edgelits came to me as I was pulling out the supplies to make the second card below. I brushed Wink of Stella on the navy circle then layered the die cut pieces after I cut them with a circle die. A little dry embossing, thin border of navy and my word "flags" complete the card.
This card uses the same concept and colors as the first card but I added a little silver foil sheet. The dove is embossed in silver and a bit of navy marker accents the design. The leaves have a little Wink of Stella for a little shimmer.
Happy Stamping,
Dana
Dana... this is beautiful! Classic elegance in white and navy! I LOVE the font of your sentiment too!
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Thank you Hannelie! The sentiment was cut from Tim Holtz Holiday Words dies.
DeleteLove your creativity in flipping the sketch and using the words as flags! These are both beautiful and elegant!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane! I appreciate your very kind words and that you stopped in for a visit.
DeleteSorry if this is a duplicate post...silly cat walked across my keypad in the middle of my comment...and either deleted what I typed or will have it showing up shortly!
ReplyDeleteSo...I was saying thank you for supporting Darnell and I by linking up your cards to The Challenge. I love your CAS designs AND I love how you used the words as the 'flag' element of the sketch.....which you may have noticed that I totally ignored on my card cuz I couldn't come up with an idea to incorporate them into my card!
ADORE your CAS designs and the nice subtle shimmer that Stella's winks add.
LOL, I miss having a cat - they always keep life interesting :)
DeleteI'm glad to have the opportunity to support both you and Darnell! Thanks for your generous comments, Geri!
I'm totally getting your design, Dana, and love that your words represent the little flags! Very clever and very beautiful cards! Thank you for your support for me and Geri as GDs and for your kind words! It's a pleasure to have found your lovely blog and works of card art in Blogland!! Thank you, too, for joining in the fun at The Challenge!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your vey kind comment and support Darnell!
DeleteTwo very pretty cards. Love their elegant CAS design! Thanks for playing The Challenge! Hope you play again soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nance! I'm looking forward to more challenges.
DeleteBeautiful Christmas cards and I love the navy/white combo! Thank you for joining us at The Challenge.
ReplyDeleteAnita,thank you for your visit and kind words!
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