The sketch:
I still have Paulette's "Tree of Life image" from Create with TLC going in my head, so I decided to use it. Somehow, I just can't put this image on anything but an oval - guess it is the oval framing on the digi image. The card base is Gina K Sweet Corn, the belly band is Gina K Cranberry Tart, the strips are DCWV's Linen Closet. I used a direct to ink technique with Distress embossing ink around the outside of the belly band and embossed the Stampin Up sentiment and the belly band with Stampin UP Gold embossing powder. The Tree of Life image is colored with Copics and the I used a tiny bit of at you Spica in the center of each flower. I really like the way the colors came together. I am making a couple dozen of these for our heroes because they are so fun to make.Hope you are enjoying the summer - it has been unusually hot - high 80s and low 90s here in the mountains. That won't seem hot to many of you living in places that rise to over 100 degrees, but for our mile-high mountains, we are wilting! Blessings in all you do!
I love how you inked the edge of the belly band.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card, and i can see why you would be addicted to that image, it sure is pretty, and you can make the leaves/flowers in so many color patterns too! thanks so much for sharing with us! :)
ReplyDeleteLouise, that tree has so much character, and you did a fabulous job with it!
ReplyDeleteYour card is SO pretty with that beautifully colored tree! I love the gold embossing around the edges that adds so much elegance! Stay cool if you can! We're up against another wilting week here in PA too!
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a lovely card! Your detailed coloring is to die for! Love the gold edging on your magnificent card! A follower I have become, you'll give me so much inspiration to draw from!
ReplyDeleteHeidi
Beautiful image and I think it looks fantastic on the oval. Lovely card as usual!
ReplyDeleteWhat a warm and beautiful card for our heroes to send to someone they love!
ReplyDeleteNice card- love that tree!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so lovely.....I really like your colors you chose....I lived in the mountains for only one year,and I loved it!!!! It was almost perfect weather....I miss it.....maybe someday I can live there for good!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by my blog and leaving such sweet encouragement! I loved that sketch and you used it welll too! I like that gold border on the red!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Louise!! It's such a beautiful image!! I love the colors you used!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tammy