Wow this week is going fast! I'm still suffering with my cold and lately it's just making my teeth ache. In fact one side of my face is a bit swollen. Probably not related to the cold so I went to the dentist. I'm starting a course of antibiotics and I hope they kick in really fast. I've got to take my dad to the hospital on Friday to have his pacemaker replaced and I want to have my happy face on for him.
A new challenge begins today at Fusion - this one is called Orchid Occasions. The Fusion challenge asks you to play with just the photo OR the sketch, and if you are feeling witty you can FUSE them together. I'm always trying to put them together but sometimes it's not so easy.
Check that photo! What do you love - pretty aqua and pink, those long tall vases.. maybe the elegant orchids?
First of all I don't have an orchid stamp or die. I looked everywhere! I decided it didn't matter what sort of flower I used - just be sure to make it a hot pink! LOL! Check!
Next for the shape of that sketch.. an oval AND a strip to the right. I decided to paint an area with the aqua blue of the vase and for the strip on the sketch some stenciling.
I loaded up the stencil with some Golden Light Molding Paste and then sprinkled it with glitter while it was still wet so it would stick.
The hibiscus takes the place of the butterfly on the sketch. I tucked in a few vellum die cut leaves - they're really soft and subtle.
The inspirational sentiment is from CASual Fridays Breathe stamp set. A sprinkle of enamel dots, wood sequins and a bit of washi and I'm done!
We sure hope you join us at Fusion Card Challenge! You have two weeks to play along! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | CAS-ual Fridays Breathe
Dies | Memory Box Hibiscus Flower, Pointed Leaf
Stencil | Tim Holtz Tracks
Washi | MT,
Wood Sequins | Cloud 9
Enamel Dots, Glitter
Okay, this might be one of my favorite cards of yours ever. WOW! All those elements and media you incorporated... stencil, paste, watercolor, glitter, die cut, vellum, enamel dots, wooden sequins... and the bold black sentiment. Jeanne, this is amazing. Way to fuse it all, while being sick nonetheless! Hope all goes well with your dad on Friday and that you feel on the mend soon. Thinking of you!! xo
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis is really STUNNING, Jeanne, outstanding design! Love that sentiment too :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness... This is so pretty, Jeanne.
ReplyDeleteLove how you've fused the sketch and photo together here.
Job well done, my friend :)
I love these gorgeous colors, Jeanne! This is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
A stunner, Jeanne! Love the hot pink against the bright aqua. And love, love the glitter stenciling. Must try that. Hope to play along. Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Jeanne. I am so sorry that you are still sick, and I hope that the antibiotics will cure you.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, love the added glitter and vellum leaves. Hope you feel better soon x
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning!! I especially love the color combo but each and every detail comes together perfectly!
ReplyDeletePatti
This is SO pretty! Love the vellum leaves and sparkles!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Jeanne!! The bright pink really pops!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card...just gorgeous Jeanne!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful affirmative sentiment for your pretty card Jeanne! love the layered bloom and beautiful background!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! Love the hot pink, looks so amazing with the aqua! And I love the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteagree, your pink hibiscus is perfect! Hope you feel better soon!!!
ReplyDeleteJust too much for words!!! Breathless!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, summery palette! Love that sentiment, and your little, Washi border is perfection! Fun!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love that background and the sentiment is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Jeanne.
ReplyDeleteAnother one for my favourites collection :)