Friday, March 07, 2014

Card Design: Pattie's Creations Design Challenge #87...Green for St. Patrick's Day

Well, it has been a long week but I am finally back.  Now it is a matter of getting back on track.  Thank you so much to all of you for your kind words and your support.  It truly has meant the world to me!

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Now it is time to continue on with my some of my DT duties as it is time for Challenge #87 over at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge.  The theme for the next two weeks is Green for St. Patrick's Day.  If you don't celebrate St. Patrick's Day, simply make sure that you use the colour green somewhere in your project.  With Easter in a little over a month and spring about to bloom in some areas of the world, there are definitely occasions where the colour green is warranted.  Or you can make a card for a different kind of occasion--birthday, get well, etc.  Unfortunately, I've had to make another sympathy card.  As some of you know, my sister in law (husband's eldest brother's wife) died last week.  I hope that this card will bring a small measure of comfort to the recipient.

Don't forget that along with all the typical rules that apply to the majority of challenges out there (please click HERE to become familiar with all the rules), you MUST USE A DIGITAL OR STAMPED IMAGE to qualify for the drawing (unless stated otherwise).  We would absolutely love to see you use a Pattie's Creations (PC) image on your card, but you are allowed to use other images.  If you do use a PC image, you will gain an extra entry in the draw and will have a better chance to WIN!  You can enter twice per challenge and of course MUST follow all the challenge requirements that are posted for each challenge. Easy Peasy right!  Since this fortnight's challenge theme is a particularly easy one, I hope that you will consider joining in.

Here is the card I created to help provide you with a little inspiration...

 
FRONT
Digital Image:
  • Blackeyed Susans:  For this challenge I got to work with another of Pattie's beautiful floral images.  She has such gorgeous flowers along with other great images that I am eager to work with.  You can find this image in Pattie's Etsy shop by clicking on the image name or watermark linked below.
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/122131314/blackeyed-susans?ref=shop_home_active_15
    • I coloured the image in with Copic markers and grounded it with chalk.  Colours used--Petals: Y32, Y35, Y38.  Stamen: E21, E23, E25.  Stems/leaves: YG61, YG63, YG67.
Digital Sentiment: 
  • One I created.
Embellishments:
  • Half pearls were purchased at Dollarama.

INSIDE
Digital Sentiment: 
  • One I created.

OVERALL
 Paper Products:
 
  • Card base: Michael's Recollection's cardstock, cream.
  • Designer Paper:  K & C Company Designer Paper--Best of...florals collection.  
  • Dark brown paper used as matting on front and inside is--Michael's open stock scrapbook
    paper. 
Challenges I am hoping to enter...  

 I really hope that you will join us sometime during the next two weeks.  As always, I hope that you will also check out what my fabulous teammates have offered up for inspiration.  Oh and Psst...Pattie is offering up a new freebie today.  Freebies go up the first Friday of the month but you better hurry because it will only be available for three days.  You won't want to miss it!

Until next time,



12 comments:

Pia S said...

This is a beautiful card, Lisa, so appropriate for the occasion, sympathy cards are not easy to make... I like how you added the sentiment on the front.

Donna Ellis said...

Hi, Lisa - glad you are home safely, and sorry for the reason of your recent trip. Beautiful sympathy card, with such calm, soothing colors. your shading is very pretty. hugs, de

Anne Temple said...

What a beautiful sympathy card. Great coloring and shading too.

Sandra DeFalco said...

Lisa - this is a perfect Sympathy card, nicely done!
Sandi ♥
DT Coordinator for Pattie's Creations Challenge!

Sassy Raggedy said...

Lisa this is such a lovely card. Your coloring is awesome. Hugs, joann

Maryann Laursen said...

A very beautiful and comforting card Lisa, so beautiful

Karon said...

Wonderful card - love the image! TFS

nwilliams6 said...

Lisa, I am so sorry it has taken me so long to come comment. I actually made it to your blog twice and got interrupted (we had company). Your card is just so lovely! Great image and I love how you did the sentiment. Some stunning work! Hugz!!!1

Edwina said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I love this card even though it is for a sad occasion. I see it it as a piece of art. The flowers are so lovely. I especially like how you added the sentiment. It makes it extra special. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown

Pattie G said...

Lisa,

What a great card using my image and our current theme. Thanks for being on our DT.

Hugs
Pattie ♥

Zella said...

Beautiful Lisa!!! Fabulous coloring and love your design!!

Crafting Vicky said...

such sad times but your card is sure to help whoever gets it! It's beautiful and peaceful! Big hugs to you and your hubby!