I wanted to try Kristina's idea from her Day 6 Lesson, and also was influenced by seeing a card by Jessica Witty that was referenced on Day 8, using a die cut to emboss a frame. I used a piece of Hero Arts layering paper as my card base, but turned it inside out so that the white was on the outside and the color inside, then embossed my die cut, cut out the center with a circle die, and made my flower to go inside the card. I LOVED Kristina's idea to use the twine wound around the card as a stem for my flower, and a bow for leaves! Here's the result:
supplies: white card stock, Hero Arts Pool layering papers, turned inside out so that the color is inside, Hero Arts CG291 Three Dotted flowers, broken china distress ink, Sea Mixed Accents (aqua pearl), MFS Die-namics Decorative Doily die, Spellbinders Nestabilities large circle die, We R Memory Keepers baker's twine
Gorgeous! I never think of doing that with dies, but I do love the result.
ReplyDeleteThis has such great depth, Lin. And the colors are so perfect with the white. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWOW Lin...this has to be the prettiest card I have ever seen. I am so drawn to that beautiful flower and amazing embossed frame and..... that added twine..just perfect...
ReplyDeleteLOVE this idea, Lin! The flower would have been pretty enough on its own, but using the embossed frame was brilliant! Love the use of twine for the stem too! So creative! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Lin! Another gorgeous CAS card from you! So perfect!
ReplyDeleteElegant card. Love all the dimension of the center flower.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love your innovation on the original card. The embossing is inspired! The great thing about these classes, I'm finding, is how one idea leads to another...
ReplyDeleteLove that embossed frame - what a pretty card, Lin!
ReplyDeleteThe prediction for snow in our area is 2-4 inches today! But, I am hoping we only get the two!!
WOWZA Lin--that is super detailed! LOVE that flower and the way you wrapped that twine into that window! FAB FAB FAB:)
ReplyDeletethat is just the prettiest card ever - love it all!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Lin. Love all that white with just a hint of colour!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Lin! Love that embossed frame!
ReplyDeleteWow, Lin, this is a whole lot of beauty all in one card! LOVE the embossed frame around the die cut circle...LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my Lin. What a stunning card. Just love the embossed frame. I must got back to see day 6 and day 8 and re-visit. Very impressive
ReplyDeleteLin you are the queen of flowers! The die-cut window showcases your beautiful flower perfectly. The twine is a fabulous stem accent too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design. Love how it looks like a flower with the twine stem!
ReplyDeleteAmazing card!
ReplyDeleteClean and beautiful, Lin!
ReplyDeleteYour cards always make me feel inspired. Thank you so much for sharing your work this way!
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