First of all my June header is an Iris, a photo I took on our Master Gardener Trip to the Presby Iris Gardens in Montclair, New Jersey. In this 7 1/2 acre garden there are over 1,500 varieties of Iris, which produce over 100,000 blooms in one season. It really was a spectacular vision - waves and waves of every color of the rainbow and more! Each iris was marked, but I neglected to get this beauty's name!
... and today I have a fairly flamboyant card for Christmas! We were asked at Christmas at Sweet Stamping to use non-traditional Christmas colors - now looking at - it looks more like Halloween!
I stamped the three images on white cardstock in Versafine Clair Nocturne, using the stamp platform for even coverage and then I heat embossed with Sparkle EP to give a nice raised effect. The three cuties were then colored with orange and purple Copics.
Memento Dandelion was then sponged on the bottom half and Lulu Lavender was applied likewise to the top portion.
The sentiment was stamped on white cardstock with Versafine Clair Nocturne and then heat set with Concord embossing powder.
I then sponged a little Memento Dandelion ink over the top of the sentiment after die cutting with the Spellbinders Grommet Tag.
A thin piece of Tear-ific Tape was torn and placed at the base of the card front.
After removing the protective backing, I applied Stampendous Royal Purple Crushed Glass Glitter and then SNS Creamsicle glitter was burnished into the open areas.
The card front was layered to purple and then after adding the sentiment with mounting tape and bakers twine, I used Dimensional Glue to add the googly eyes.
This was then layered on to a white card base to finish off the card.
Below are the products that I used in my card today:
Sparkle N Sprinkle Winter Flamingos Set 2 #861
Concord (EP419)
Sparkle (EP107)
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Versamark
Memento Dandelion Ink
Memento Lulu Lavander
Stampendous Royal Purple Crushed Glass Glitter
Creamsicle (G1140)
Tear-ific Tape
Dimensional Glue
Copics
Spellbinders Grommet Tags
Yellow bakers twine
Googly Eyes
Today, I'd like to join in the following challenges:
Take It Make It Challenge June: Anything Goes
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #05: ATG
Classic DT Open Challenge #6: Anything Goes
The Holly and the Ivy Christmas Challenge #51: ATG
Today, I'd like to join in the following challenges:
Take It Make It Challenge June: Anything Goes
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #05: ATG
Classic DT Open Challenge #6: Anything Goes
The Holly and the Ivy Christmas Challenge #51: ATG
I look forward to you coming back to see me soon,
Shona
OMGosh Shonna I LOVE this card!! Made me smile right off as soon as I saw it and I have to admit Halloween did NOT come to mind when I saw it, I think it is fabulous!! I would love to see that many Iris in one place, I used to have several different colors, but each year I seem to lose more and more, anyhow sounds like you had a great time there, I know I would!!
ReplyDeleteIt may look like Halloween colors to you, but don't expect these sweet flamingos to drop by on Oct 31 begging for candy! They are daring! And all that sparkle and shimmer - it probably looks like South Florida at Christmas time LOL It's a wonderful card, Shona, and the image is still available at Sasayaki Glitter https://www.etsy.com/shop/SasayakiGlitter - she makes some of the craziest images! I love your new blog header - such a detailed close up of a beautiful flower - it reminds me of you, Shona, with your ever flowering, big heart, so kind to everyone! Have a great day! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteYour new header is gorgeous, Shona! Your card is so FUN! It may not be very Christmas-y but I think it's more Christmas-y than Halloween-y! lol Super cute! :o)
ReplyDeleteLucky you to have seen such beautiful irises in abundance ! Coming to your card yes..reminds more of Halloween but then its nice to have a non traditional card on Christmas, will make the recipient smile !
ReplyDeleteWell, the colors may be non-traditional but it is still fantastic in every way. I love the way you used those images and even if it has a Halloween feel it is still very Christmasy too. I love the beautiful Iris header too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card and I love your "flamboyant greetings" different colours, but Christmas is about sparkle and this certainly has that. It's a GREAT card Shona.
ReplyDeleteYour Iris is fabulous, what wonderful colours, your card matches it :)
Faith x
Oh my goodness, Shona! This is absolutely DARLING!! This is such a Miami card with the flamingos! The colors are so bold and pretty - and your signature gorgeous glitter and texture just takes it right over the top!
ReplyDeleteLove this love those eye balls lol Thank you for sharing in our challenge at Classic Design Team Challenge we really appreciate you joining in.
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So fun Shona! Love the colour combo and fun finish with the glittery details. Hugs, Wends xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun! Love the colors you've chosen.
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ReplyDeletethank for sharing and have a beautiful day
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