...I really don't! I struggled like mad with this card for The Play Date Cafe challenge this week. The inspiration photo is gorgeous, blending the colours perfectly but as soon as I tried to add anything remotely orangey to my design I hated it!So my finished card has only the tiniest border of orange and even then I added faded burlap to tone it down a bit.
This is also my entry to the final week of Linda's Compendium of Curiosities challenge, which is design details. Without a pokey tool or design ruler I had some very sore fingers by the time I'd finished 'sewing' with the copper wire and wasn't at all sure about it till I put it together, but I kind of like it. I've used Midnight Blue Stazon on a Crafty individuals stamp (a newly purchased E-bay bargain!) on a piece of glossy card coloured with alcohol inks. The Blue card base I've stamped with etched rose background from Rubber Stampede also in Midnight Blue. I'm also entering this at Simon Says Stamp and Show where the theme is metal. Well I have a poorly other half coughing away in the other room waiting for his dinner so better be off, thanks for stopping by , Esther xx
Stunning card, such a rich and elegant shade of blue! Jo x
ReplyDeleteEsther, it's absolutely beautiful! The orange border is beautiful-- just enough sunshine without overpowering the gentle design within. I love the way you composed this lovely work of art, and your wire stitching is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for being a wonderful part of the CCC! It's been a joy getting to know you and admiring your art, and I hope very much that you'll stick around for the next chapter!
Fabulous all that wonderful blue and just enough orange XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteI think its beautiful - you did really well with it, even though you dont like the orange it really sets it off
ReplyDeleteOooh your poor fingers after sewing that wire and you have done it beautifully. A lovely end to the CofC. Take care and hope hubby feels better soon, Annette x
ReplyDeleteoh wow hun think you have got this just right,the combination of the blue and just a touch of orange works brilliantly hugs cheryl xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteSewing with copper wire.....that's AMAZING!! FANTABULOUS card!!
ReplyDeletethanks bunches for playin' along with the teamies of Simon Says Stamp and Show!!
Esther you've done a great job combining the colours for this weeks challenge! Sometimes the answer can be found in adding just a sprinkle of one of the colours.... Thanks for joining us at the Play Date Cafe :)
ReplyDeleteSore fingers but a fantastic card! I'm struggling with most of the PDCC challenges and not too sure how much longer i will join in... Take care:-)
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL Ester!!! SO lOVE this card and design! Thanks for joining us at The Play Date Cafe :)
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done with the colors and the border of orange is the perfect touch :) Thanks for playing with us at The Play Date Cafe!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stamping with just the right amount of orange! Thanks for playing along with us in The Cafe!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that you titled this "I don't do Orange"! LOL! I think this is just the perfect amount of orange! Great card!! You rocked this challenge!! Thanks for playing along and joining in the fun over at the PDCC:}
ReplyDeleteThis is GORGEOUS! Thanks so much for playing with us at the Play Date Cafe!
ReplyDeleteAHH poor sore fingers, hope you have recovered? It was so worth it Esther, fab card, love it:0) Many congrats on your Stampman win, wonderful!! :0) xxx
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