Friday, July 15, 2011

Additional Colors For Card Camp, Week #3

After struggling with this week's card camp colors, I was happy to see the post today with the additional colors. Here they are. I decided I loved the fourth one down with the purples, light green, silver and white.



I took out one of my favorite flower stamps from Hero Arts called, Tall Flower and got started. I embossed the image in silver on both the card base and another piece of white cardstock. I colored the image with Copic markers then cut out the flowers and popped them up onto the card base image. The darker areas of the flowers look black in the photo but they are actually a dark purple color.



I used a line and dot embossing folder for the card base and the light green ribbon is Hero Hues.

I have some really exciting news that I will be sharing with you sometime next week! I'm not only excited but a little nervous too. Can't wait to tell you about it!

We are starting to get some VERY HOT and humid weather. Saturday will be in the 90's and Sunday is suppose to be 98 degrees! That's right, here in Minnesota, it's not always a frozen tundra and no matter how hot it gets, I don't complain because it's a whole lot better than trying to shovel 3 feet of snow!

Thanks for coming by! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! :)

20 comments:

Scrumplescrunch said...

This is gorgeous Barb.
The elegant regal purple,and you have successfully captured this in your card, it is very much an under-used colour,but I love its intensity, and by using the hint of green you have softened it's power.
Did you know that women often cite Purple as their favourite colour!!!!
I know, useless information.
Smiles:)

Anita Rex said...

Hi Barb! Such a lovely card! This flower is one of my favorites too! I am so excited for your news! And soooo curious!!!!

cutiephinphin said...

What a color combi. Love the card and the embossing is lovely.

Dawn T said...

Lovely card Barb. That's my favourite combo too. Not sure what I'll do but I like the idea of using the silver embossing. Can't wait to hear your news... I wonder what it is!!!

Tanya said...

Beautiful card Barb, can't wait to hear your news!

Lynn said...

Okay...you are a tease :) Can't wait to hear what your news is! Love how you outlined the flowers...makes them pop!

ThePurplePlace said...

Absolutely awesome!! This is one of my favorite stamps and now seeing it embossed in Silver, I'm loving the look and will have to try it!!

Thanks for sharing a wonderful card and fabulous inspiration! Not to mention that you used my favorite colors TOO! :)

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ThePurplePlace said...

PS: I was also struggling with the Week 3 colors and so HAPPY to see the bright happy colors are now back!! :) We have very similar tastes...now I need to learn to create as well as YOU do! :)

Jacqueline said...

Your card is gorgeous Barb, the silver is so beautiful with the lilac!
I do not envy your 'humid' weather, that is the only sort of weather I cannot handle!
Hugs to you!
Jacqueline

sheila said...

Absolutely LOVE the silver embossing! Wow-such a gorgeous card Barb! Can't wait to hear your news!

Virginia L. said...

Is this ever beautiful!! Love your color take and the craftsmanship is fabulous!! SO happy to catch up with you today :) xo

Isha Gupta said...

This is a great card Barb. Love the silver embossing. Cant wait to hear your NEWS:))

Suzanne C said...

Beautiful! Love the color combination you chose and the tall flower is perfect in this color. Beautiful silver embossing. Looking forward to your exciting news! So happy for you!!!

Lisa said...

Beautifully colored flowers and I love the vertical sentiment!!

Judy1223 said...

Barb, I adore the silver embossing and your beautiful purple coloring! So, now, what IS the good news? Cant wait to hear!!

Stay cool...we are having the same heat wave here in NJ!

alexandra s.m. said...

Beautiful card Barb!
and I can't wait to hear more....what a tease you are ;-))

Maureen Morton said...

I can't stand surprises, Barb! come on, tell me. Just a little whisper........But this card is GLORIOUS! Love the color and the sparkle of the embossing. I even see some Asian flair to this....so elegant. You continue to amaze! Sending hugs, always.

Kath Stewart said...

gorgeous card barb and you are such a tease..can't wait to hear your exciting news...hugs kath xxx

Robin K. said...

Can't you at least give us some hints about your news??!!!! I love the silver embossing with the purple - just beautiful Barb! We've been having the 90 degree weather here too and it may get to 100 degrees by Thursday! We need rain desperately - I've given up on our lawn :(