Saturday, September 20, 2014

Peace & Strength


My card today was inspired by Marion Vagg's gorgeous card at the Muse challenge and uses the colours from the Colour Me… challenge.  I love how Marion's card is dominated by those beautiful flowers.  Isn't the shading on them perfect?  I went the paper piecing route for my flowers.  Nice and simple.  I'm not all that confident in my shading skills.  I'm hoping the upcoming Copic class with help to remedy that and I can try and be a bit more brave.  :) 

I'm working this morning and the afternoon will probably include some house cleaning and swimming Attiucs.  What are you up to this weekend?
  
Supplies Used
Cardstock:  (White) Bazzill, (Blushing Bride, So Saffron, Pool Party) Stampin' Up
Stamps:  (Flowers from Magnolias for Her, Sentiment from Ori Kami) Altenew
Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko
Gems:  Recollections
Glitter:  (Black Diamond Stickles) Ranger

10 comments:

Bobby said...

Those are lovely flowers that convey the sentiment perfectly, peaceful yet strong.

Ardyth said...

Beautiful! I love the use of paper rather than ink for the colours! So glad you joined us at Muse this week, Jen!

Lindsey said...

This is beautiful, Jen -- the colours are perfect for the flowers and the sentiment. And once again, you are a genius at bling placement.

Deepti said...

Gorgeous :)

wienerhoneymooners said...

LOVE the soft colors Jen!! Lovely composition!!!

lostinpaper said...

Sweet take on Marions card, and especially perfect for a sympathy design. I would love to do the Copic class too but there is not enough time... can't wait to see your creations!

Neets B said...

I love your pastel interpretation, fitting sentiment for the design too :)

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

Love your paper-pieced card Jen - and such a thoughtful sentiment. Great use of this week's colours; thanks for joining us over at Colour Me...! this week.

Sherrie M. said...

Great take on both challenges! Those flowers are amazing. So glad you could join us at Colour Me....! this week and hope to see you again soon.

Joyce said...

What a gorgeous sympathy card. I love that sentiment, too.