I wanted to match the current challenge (Challenge #235 - Back to Nature Theme) so I found paper with a bird on it and went to town with my new dies! I spent some time just cutting things before picking the elements for the card. Let me just say, these dies cut like butter and fall right out of the die template! There was no poking or fussing or tearing...just cut and go! As a long time die user and a new customer of Cheery Lynn, let's just say, I am SUPER IMPRESSED!
Now, let's talk about the card! I created a top-fold 5 5/8" x 4 3/8" dark brown card. I trimmed blue paper to 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" and attached that to the card front. The next layer is an ivory panel cut with the Dutch Daisy Boutique Stacker A2 Frame - DL293. This is a very intricate die, and makes such a beautiful background.
Next, I layered on the bird paper, cut to 4 1/4" x 3 1/8". I created a focal point with feathers, leaves, and flowers, all cut from pastel and ivory paper (Medium Rose - B154, Small Gardenia - B433, Flourish Leaf Strip - B178). I combined the flowers to create roses from the pink paper. Each rose is approximately 1" across. I cut the feathers (Feathers - CABD62) and leaves from paper scraps. My favorite die of the card is the Hello Die - CARA8. The font is simply stunning and the word is the perfect size for a card!
I created a fun bow with the Pretty Pretty Bows - B422 die and more of the feathers. There are two sizes of bow with this die set and I created the large bow, which measures approximately 3 3/4" across from tail to tail. As much as I love working with real ribbon, it is fun to create paper bows to match the project exactly! I know that Pretty Pretty Bows will become a staple of my die repertoire!
Remember, the winner of the current challenge will be chosen randomly. They will receive $20 towards shopping at the Cheery Lynn website. The challenge will end on Wednesday afternoon August 17th at 15:00 Eastern time. We will also showcase the Top 3 picks from our Design Team.
Thanks for looking! I will be back on August 14th with a new project! Until then, stay cool and create pretty things!
~ Gloria: Scraps of Life
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Lovely to have you Guest Design for us Gloria and sharing your creativity. Your card is simply wonderful, fabulous layering and attention to detail. Looking forward to your card next week.
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Beautiful card with lots of fabulous details! I love the frame and feather dies!
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful card you created. So much lovely details on it.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful and beautiful creation. Thank you for guest designing with us!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous! Beautiful colors and details!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Gloria. Nice to have you guest designing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the kind words! I am looking forward to the remainder of the month!!
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