Saturday, October 17, 2020

Dainty Flowers and Birthday Wishes

It's interesting to me the different processes we use when creating a card. We each have our own norm, right? For me, I normally start with a theme, but the first thing I do is choose what stamp I'll use and then I go from there. I used to choose papers before coloring and match my color choices to the papers, but for the past couple of years I've switched and I color and then choose the papers. Usually my embellishments are the last thing I choose.

Today's card is not normal. 

I was sorting through some scraps of designer paper - changing the way I stored it - and I happened upon the flowers/dots papers and immediately fell in love with them and decided they needed to be used. From there I chose the yellow designer paper and even the beginnings of the card (the overall design). It wasn't until that point that I chose the stamps to use. 

Yep, totally not my norm. But it seemed to work.


Raisin Boat - No Loss for Words


Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamp Sets: Raisin Boat Asian Serenity Bold and No Loss for Words stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Cherry Cobbler CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rounded Rectangle, Rubbernecker Nested Rectangle Stitch, and Sizzix Oval

Embellishments: Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots

4 comments:

MiamiKel said...

Jeanette- this is so earthy and serene and the papers work so well together! Lovely!

Carol W said...

You did a great job working outside your norm. This card came together perfectly and looks amazing. I love how well the stamp matches your paper.

kiwimeskreations said...

Your normal process or not Jeanette the resultant card is exquisite
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Lynn McAuley said...

Pretty papers with this wonderful image!