This card combines three challenges – today’s SCS Limited Supply Challenge to use knots; notimetostamp’s Stamp Simply challenge to Go Bold!; and Beate’s Weekend Sketch (love those repeating shapes). Since bold is pretty much my norm (prime example yesterday’s holiday card), I decided to go REALLY bold for this one.
All papers (except the white cardstock) are from Marcella by K’s Birthday Mat Deck … pretty bold stuff. I wanted to use an equally bold image, so I chose this flower from Stampin’ Up’s Happiest of Holidays. I know it’s supposed to be a poinsettia, but I think in these bright colors, it works as an ‘everyday’ bloom. I highlighted the ‘berries’ with Purple Spica Glitter pen for a bit more bold glitz.
I love tying knots with my ribbon … this design was the perfect way to use up a tiny bit of ribbon at the bottom of my ribbon drawer.
Thanks ladies for the inspiration.
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BOLD it is — what a great card!!! And, YES, that poinsettia stamp is perfect in this situation — great use of a holiday stamp — way to go!!! Love this and am so glad you got to play — and a triple yet to boot!!! LOL!!!
Very Bold and I love it. I think the graduated sizes make it work so that it is not overwhelming. Beautiful.
Thanks Steph for your comment on my blog. Appreciate it!! I love this card! It is so striking! Just gorgeous! Hope you are doing well with all the flooding there. I am originally from Iowa and remember the floods 15 years ago.
It’s bold and just fun!
Hi Stef!
Thanks for your great comment on my anniversary card today! I love the first of your suggestions and will use it!
I see you’re from Cedar Rapids…I have a brother who lives there also. I’m hoping that yo’re far enough away from the flooding to stay in your home. Take care!
Amy
I forgot to comment on your knotty card! Love the colors and your combo of cool designer papers!
WOW!! Love the bright colors!
I really like how you combined the patterns and colors here–looks great!
I always thought that too many loud patterns always end up in a disaster…. but you have changed my thinking! This ROCKS! lol You have done just the right things to make this card perfect.
What neat ribbon and paper! Great job!