I’m the lucky girl that gets to choose this week’s challenge and I decided to do something a little different this week and choose a color as our theme.
Blue.
Blue is mentioned a lot throughout the Twilight Saga because Edward loves Bella in blue. So this week we are devoting our challenges to that color. Blue.
Here’s what I came up with…
Now I didn’t do the entire card in blue because I really wanted to focus on highlighting the color instead. I found this gorgeous paper last week at Archivers and I had to buy it.
When I started this card I went a little layer crazy and I really like the result! The dark blue isn’t actually in the background paper at all but I think it compliments it nicely.
To create the flower focal point I stamped 5 individual flower petals, colored them with Prismas and used a touch of Gamsol to blend the pencil. I glued them down to a basic white card stock after I inked the edges with Distress Ink in Walnut. I added red center and then decided that it needed more so I curled the edges of the flower up just a tad and then added a hand drawn swirl between each petal and a dew drop center.
I really like how the final card came out!
The second half of today challenge was to answer the question: “What is your favorite color to wear…” Well its sort of an odd choice I think but I’d have to say brown with silver jewelry. With all my dark hair, dark eyes and really pale skin, well, it’s not pale right now but in a month I’ll look like a ghost again, brown seems to work for me. And I like how utilitarian it is… it goes with everything and it’s a little different than black. You might have also noticed that I use a TON of brown in my cards… I think I’ve only used black ink once, hehe.
Now go visit the other team members to see what they’ve been up to!
If you are interested in participating in this or any other Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge you can get the details over at the TTIC blog. We love new participants so come visit us!
And be sure to visit the rest of the design team to check out their amazing creations:
Dani ~ Eve ~ Jen ~ Julie ~ Rebecca
(Beth, Margie and Tonya are taking the week off.)
And Our Guest Designers:
Alison ~ Donna ~ Erica ~ Jacquie
Card details
Paper: Pebbles and Bazzill card stock
Ink: Stazon Timber Brown, Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Walnut
Stamps: Inkadinkadoo, Stampabilities
Accessories: Ribbon, Dew Drops, Prismacolors
What can I say…Oh distressing queen! This is just stunning Jen…I love everything about it! Absolutely beautiful. This challenge may have been simple but it sure was a LOT of fun..Thank you! Xx
.-= Donna´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge # 40: Blue =-.
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You have quickly become a pro at this card making thing! Looks fab! Love how you raised the edges of the flower! This was a great challenge Jen! Thanks!
.-= Alison´s last blog ..TTIC #40 Blue =-.
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This card is too cute! From the dp to the image to the distressing. All of it works so nicely together.
.-= Erica´s last blog ..TTIC #40 – Blue =-.
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Jen great challenge! I love your card. I did not even notice the dark blue was not in the paper- until you mentioned it. It just all comes together so pretty. And that flower really ties it all together! Great job!
.-= Eve´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #40…… =-.
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This is so gorgeous and well thought-out. I’m am so impressed. Nice!!!!
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Jen I think your “forte” is now making cards, you are so creative and brilliant in what you have been making for the challenges!! I LOVE your cards!! The paper is so perfect for the flower and it all works so well! Beautiful coloring too! Hugs!
.-= jacquie/momofour26´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #40!! =-.
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Blue is fave my color, so I had fun with this one! This is a lovely card — love the way you pulled the varying elements together.
.-= Julie´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge 40 – Blue =-.
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Blue is also “my fave color.” Wow — what a dumb typo!
.-= Julie´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge 40 – Blue =-.
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Love the card! I like using brown ink as well. Black just gets old after a while. That background paper is fabulous!
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This is just so lovely Jen! Beautiful colors and layout make this a perfect card!!
Thank you for sharing your talent with us!!
.-= Dani´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday #40 – BLUE =-.
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Oh Jen, this is a splendid card! I didn’t realize the swirls were hand drawn and I want to make sure I point out what a FANTASTIC addition that was! Who knew!!?? You did a brilliant job with this entire challenge. The card is bright and cheery and the flower is perfect. You rock, my friend!
.-= Tonya´s last blog ..Easy Peasy Cards =-.
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