I have another trio for you today. This time I took my inspiration from a sketch challenge over at TGIF Challenges. Don't you think the way they've layered the image is intriguing?
Here are my versions. I used the Stamparatus in all of them in order to make sure I lined up the images on the upper layer with those on the card bases.
Let's start with the top card which is my sneak peek card for the day. Good Morning Magnolia is a new suite in the upcoming catalog which will be released June 4th. Since I attended Stampin' Up!'s Onstage last weekend I was able to order some of a select group of products in the Product Purchase Premier. This suite was at the top of my list!
- It's really a pretty simple card. I decided it needed the Basic Black layer for a little focus.
- I just added a few brushstokes of color with my Petal Pink, Soft Seafoam and Pineapple Punch Blends. All three are in the light shades.
- The embellishments are Basic Black Faceted Dots. This is the only product on this card that is retiring. Many of the embellishments will carryover into the next catalog, Unfortunately for me, this was not one of them.
- I didn't add the left side embellishments from the sketch. I thought the eye needed a break.
My carryover card uses the butterfly from Beautiful Day.
- I loved the colors in this card. I watercolored Mango Melody, Flirty Flamingo and Lovely Lipstick all over the white embossed Shimmery White cardstock layer.
- Papers include Shimmery White and Gold Foil.
- Gold pearls would be lovely on this card but since they are apparently in hiding,I used the So Saffron Share What You Love pearls. These too will retire.
- After doing this I decided that I preferred a smaller top layer, though I don't know if that would have worked with the butterfly.
Finally we have the card that I will enter in the challenge as it most closely follows the sketch. This is my retiring product card.
- Colors are Tuxedo Black Memento, Rich Razzleberry and Granny Apple Green Blends Combos.
- The Rich Razzleberry "lace" on the side is die cut from the coordinating dies.
- This one needed a little more so I took my Basic Black Marker and drew some little stitches around the top layer.
- Embellishments are once again from the Share What You Love Artisan pearls
- Whisper White Thick cardstock is the only paper used in this card.
- You will find quite a few other cards with this set under Petal Palette on the sidebar to the right.
There is it day 2 of my self imposed challenge to show cards from the sneak peek. retiring and carryover products. Maybe I'll have to try it with my April Palette soon!
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