Thursday, June 12, 2008

A Double Challenge and New MFT!


Hello! It's been a busy day! I spent most of it in my garden -- planting, weeding, and mulching. I finally sat down to make a card this afternoon, and I decided to play catch-up and combine this week's Color Challenge and Sketch Challenge at SCS. I didn't have to think too much about what image to use, since I got my order from My Favorite Things today! I really love the new My Favorite Things Presents! line. The florals are beautiful yet still have the whimsy that MFT is famous for.

To create the image panel, I stamped the image in Basic Black ink and watercolored with my Aquapainter and inks. I stamped Tres Chic on the cardbase in Regal Rose ink, stamping off once before stamping on the cardstock. For the other two layers I used different patterns of So Saffron Prints, from the 6x6 Prints Sampler. All the edges were sponged with Regal Rose ink. I added some brads and ribbon, and that's it!

Tomorrow is Friday already! I can't believe another week has flown by! I need to get my Father's Day projects finished (started, really), plus my anniversary is coming up Monday. Lots to do! I hope you'll stop back -- thanks so much for visiting today! :)

Stamps: Chamomile (MFT), Tres Chic (SU!) Ink: Basic Black, So Saffron, Regal Rose, Real Red, Old Olive (SU!) Cardstock: So Saffron, Regal Rose, Real Red, watercolor paper (SU!) Paper: 6x6 Prints Sampler Other: Aquapainter, Real Red brads, Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain (SU!); Red dotted organdy (May Arts); sponge, dimensionals

12 comments:

Pat S. said...

Hi Christina!
I'm a "little" behind on my blog reading. I just saw your big announcement about MFT Ambassador...Congratulations to you!!!

The white around your Chamomile really pops it off the card...I like it a lot :)

Anonymous said...

the bow is so pretty.

arlene,
Tacoma flowers

Anonymous said...

Oooooo...I really like that image! Gorgeous card!

Dawn Easton said...

Fabulous card Christina!

Alex said...

Beautiful card Christina and that image rocks!! Love the ribbon, just yummy! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Donna Baker said...

what a pretty card! I hope I get my goodies (won from Kim) today! I've been waiting on pins & needles since last week!

Christi Flores said...

This is so sweet!! I love it!!

Lauren (mytime) said...

Nice job on the challenge! I so love it!!!

Cindy Haffner said...

So prety, great coloring, love your sketch.

Anonymous said...

I just discovered your site and I gotta hand it to you....your cards and papercrafts are fabulous!
I'll be visiting your site often!

Carolyn King said...

fantastic card. love those colors and the bow is just perfect at the top!

Anonymous said...

This is so beautiful. Love this rich yummy color combo. Awesome bow, too.