Thursday, January 14, 2010

Thank You card.

Here is a card I made with the intentions of sending in to Paper Crafts last publication call for Thank You cards.  I have never sent in anything for pub calls and basically got cold feet with this card as well.  So here is a basic Thank You card using Papertrey Ink supplies.  The Stamp set is Fancy Flourishes, the sentiment is from Giga Guidelines.  The cardstock is Spring Moss and Chocolate Brown.  The Patterned Paper is from The Turning a New Leaf set.  One tip I used making this card, is to use Copic Markers to change the color of your embellishments.  For example the button was a totally different color brown and did not match at all.  I simply colored the button with a dark brown Copic Marker and it matched perfectly.  I did the same for the little metal accent dots under the sentiment.  They started off life as bright lime green.  A little dabbing of dark brown Copic and they also match.  Thanks for taking a peek and let me know what you think.




On a personal note, I just want to Thank You all so much for your kind comments to my GSS win and project.  Thank you for letting me gush a bit.  You are all so sweet.

21 comments:

Judy said...

I swear - I am going to take your stuff and send it in for you- that way you can't get cold feet!! Because you would win- HANDS DOWN!

Tammy said...

Wow- love it! The flourish on the patterned paper is just amazing.

Liz said...

Love, love, love this card! I would've never thought to stamp on the patterned paper like that!

Carol's Ink Spot said...

I love your card. Yes, you should have sent it in. I love the Flourish set as it makes a card so special looking. And I like the little added touch of the element on the ribbon. Keep up the good work!

Cammie said...

Your card is wonderful! You really should submit some cards to magazines. I'm not surprised at GSS; your creations are so beautiful and inspiring!

Shannan said...

I think your feet need to get warm again, because this is great! I like the colors you used, just has a very warm feel to it. Nice job!! And start sending your work in, it pays off eventually! (I know first hand;)

Diane Jaquay said...

Gorgeous Val, love the flourish!

@JoyceCasaldi said...

You gush girl, you deserve it. And you should have sent this card. It's wonderful!

IamDerby said...

This is amazing! Love it

Mara Campbell said...

Holy cow, this is gorgeous!! You did a great job with the background stamp and that big flourish. And next time...SEND IT IN!!!!! It's beautiful!

Monica K. said...

Wow, that is lovely! The flourish looks stunning on that paper. Beautiful card.

Jennifer K said...

This reminds me I need to use Fancy Flourishes more often. I just love seeing it on cards. Yours turned out spectacularly!

Diane said...

Beautiful!!! I really like your Copic coloring tip. I've never tried that before. Please submit to PC. I'll be looking for you!

Lori said...

I get cold feet too so I know what you mean!! This card is fantastic, send it in next time *wink*

Lee said...

This card is really lovely, Val. You MUST submit your cards. We all tend to be critical of our own work.

Leah said...

SO pretty, love the flourish over the pattern paper. Congrats on your win:)

B said...

So so pretty! Next time just submit! :) You never know what will happen! :)

Cheryl said...

This is a beautiful card. I love the flourish over the pattern. Great colors, too.

BethieJ said...

Val your card is FABULOUS!! I LOVE it!!!
Have a GREAT day!

Serendipity said...

Love it...I'm going to come out with it and tell you I'm going to copy you!!! My Mom is all about the neutral/beige/browns/cream things and this is right up her alley! Thanks for sharing!!!!!

Melissa said...

Gorgeous! such great colors and design!