Wednesday 5 May 2010

Isabella's Challenge - My First DT Card

Hello and welcome to my bit of Isabella's Challenge DT inspiration.  This week, Isabella is challenging us to make a card in honour of mothers, as it will be Mother's Day in the US on 10 May, which is next Sunday. 

Image: Isabella's Sketchbook, 'Notecard Digi Stamp'

Papers: October Afternoon

I wanted this card to be really simple and to let Isabella's image be the star, so I chose these subtle complimentary papers by October Afternoon and then concentrated on making the image the star.

First of all, I paper-pieced the ribbon and added a little shading with my Copics.  Then I coloured the rest of the image, picking up the colours from the background paper I had chosen.  Strangely, this is one of the very few cards I have made where I have chosen my DPs before rather than after I have coloured.
Once I had finished colouring and I had added the 'Mum' to the centre of the frame, I cut around the image, without leaving any border (except for a tiny amount around the berries, which would probably have fallen off if I'd tried to cut any closer!) and then mounted the whole thing on sticky pads to give it a little pop.  For a little subtle bling, I used plenty of pearls around the image.

If you haven't been over to Isabella's Challenge yet, why not pop over and take a look.  The challenge runs weekly, every Wednesday, and you'll even find a freebie on the Challenge Blog's side bar, just to help you get started.  So play along for a chance to win two free images from Isabella's Sketchbook - you'll have such fun choosing from all the beautiful images she has to offer.

Can't wait to see what you'll create!

Happy crafting.
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9 comments:

  1. Such an elegant card. Lovely colours.

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  2. everything about this is wonderful - from the pearls to the gorgeous papers! you are a shining star with every project you make, Peri! :)

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  3. Oh my, these papers are simply luscious!! What a beautiful card you have made. I really like the clean crisp simplicity of it and how you let the image be the focal point. A really lovely piece of work!

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  4. Peri, I purchased this image because I love it...then I couldn't decide quite what I wanted to do with it...You have done a fabulous job of making it shine! This is a beautifully made card!! ;D Diana Q

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  5. GORGEOUS!! I love the colours and the pearl embellishments. Everything just pops.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  6. Peri this is so beautiful, and I love how you've paper pieced the bow. Sue C x

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  7. Beautiful card and colours Peri.

    Jackie :)

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  8. You're brave cutting out those berries! LOL! This is a gorgeous card Peri, simple yet beautiful details! Viv xx

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  9. Another beautiful creation Peri! Your creations are amazing! Hugs, Peggy x

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