We have a new color duo over at the the Color Hues Color Challenge #62! Chosen by talented teammate Cindy I think your going to like this one!
For the tulips on the card I used the BotaniCuts Tulips dies and the Market Basket dies from The Greetery. These tulips make me smile every time I use them. I blended Shaded Lilac and Villainous Potion Distress Oxide inks for the flowers and Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn and Rustic Wilderness for all the greenery.
TIP: Placing your die cuts on a sticky mat for ink blending is very helpful when ink blending.
I cut the largest Market Basket with Mirror gold cardstock. I needed to trim the basket a wee bit to fit in with my overall design--so easy. You probably wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't pointed it out--lol!
I added a few detail strokes to the flowers with pencil crayons, if you are Canadian you likely know what I mean. In the U.S. I believe they are colored pencils. What do you say?
The label on the front of the basket uses a sentiment also from The Greetery called Market Basket Sentiments.
I made a last minute decision to leave the front of the card without a sentiment to describe the type of card it is. I like to always have cards like that on hand, you never know what you might need in a pinch.
Thanks so much for stopping in today and please head over to the Color Hues to see what the rest of the design team has made to inspire you!
11 comments :
Love this spring card Tracy. Your die cut basket looks so real and no I didn't realise you'd altered it until you mentioned it, you can't tell!! :)
Tracey, This is incredible, and when I saw this card my mouth fell open. I actually like that you didn't include a greeting as the card speaks for itself. I still can't see where you altered the basket. Awesome job, my dear!
ohhhhh sweet, Tracey what a lovely card.
Your ink blending almost makes the tulips look transparent, Tracey, and the pencil details really bring them to life. Beautiful card!
I'm with you, Tracey, I always like saving my sentiments until I know the occasion. This gorgeous card doesn't need a thing! The tulips steal the show!
Gorgeous! I want real life versions of your oh-so-lovely flowers and vase (didn't even notice your 'design innovation') on my kitchen table. And I'm with you: pencil crayons for me, too!
Hugs~c (We still need to plan our chat!)
Tulips in any color make me smile, Tracey. Your purples are fabulous! How have I forgotten this darling basket? Must remedy that!
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I love this tulip set from The Greetery too Tracey, and they look FABULOUS in the purple!! The added detail with the "colored pencils" adds the perfect touch, and I love too how great they all look in your gold basket! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
Your tulips are just amazing, Tracey! The ink blending and colored pencil (yes, that's probably what we call them!) have produced such beautiful and soft purple tulips! I'd love to have a few in my garden! It's a beautiful card, and ready for whatever occasion comes up!
Dang! This is so pretty Tracey!!!! I think I need a gold basket in my life. LOL!
Those tulips are amazing Tracey and that metallic bucket is absolutely brilliant! Using the colored pencil adds the perfect detail in those gorgeous blooms. Love this!
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