I'm back with a reminder post and card in my role as a guest designer for the current TIME OUT Challenge #92~Inspired By Words. In case you haven't joined us yet (there's still time!) or need a refresher, the quote to spark our creativity is:
“Paint the flying spirit of the bird rather than its feathers.”
Once again, I've focused on feathers, inking up a trio of pretties from STAMPlorations Vignette Trendy Feathers for the background, using my 'this year' fall palette of teal, purple and orange, with a whisper of gold embossing, as seen in the fourth, intricately detailed feather, which has a a solo performance on a smaller stage.
Vellum rarely appears on my cards (scares me!), but I gave it a go as a 'curtain' between the panels and a place for the embossed sentiment. Kinda worked...hmmm. Still too tricky for me to make a habit of using it, though.
Once again, a from-the-heart THANK YOU to the TIME OUT team for this wonderful opportunity! To everyone stopping by to visit - thank you and please be sure to play along; this quote truly does have a plethora of possibilities!
Also sharing at:
STAMPlorations Anything Goes Challenge
Thank you for dropping by; your visit is both welcomed and deeply appreciated!
What a lovely colour palette for Autumn. I really like how you used the vellum here and great idea to use the gold feather as the centre stage. It has been a joy having you as Guest Designer x
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, Carol. You did really well with the vellum. Maybe if you use it a bit at a time you'll get more comfy with it? If not, oh well, you make pretty cards without it anyway! Thanks so much for sharing this beauty and have a happy day! Hugs! :)
ReplyDeleteOoooh! I like this one! : ) I love the use of vellum as a way to highlight your focal point! Beautiful design and color combo friend! : )
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Oh my Carol, this is WONDERFUL! Love that color palate!!!! And so proud of you for facing your vellum fears. Therow them out the window - this si awesome! Love that you embossed center stage feather in gold. Just an awesome card. xx So very happy that you designed with us at Time Out!
ReplyDeleteAnother stunner to inspire our participants, Carol. Love the soft colors and feel of this, and the vellum is amazing. You must continue to be brave and use it. It looks great. Thanks again for being our Guest Designer at Time Out.
ReplyDeleteDreamy, delicate and downright lovely, Carol ... you've used the vellum so perfectly with those delicious feathers ... it adds such a wonderful soft touch! Thanks so much for being such an inspirational Guest Designer! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI love your stamped feathers background with your added vellum layer. Such a soft and pretty note card. TFS Carol and Congratulations for being Time Outs Guest Designer:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteWow Carol another beauty! Love how you used the vellum here! Thanks for being our guest designer again this week!
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely, my friend! embrace the vellum!!
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The vellum adds an ethereal quality which is perfect for the feathers, Carol. It's all good!
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty! I love the colour combo and the vellum overlay to soften the background. Really clever. Thank you for joining us - we've loved having you!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being our guest designer again this week!
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Glad you overcame your "fear" of vellum! This layer adds so much! Your card looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYour fall color palette sure is beautiful! I think I'll steal it! ;) Great use of these pretty feather stamps and I love the soft look of vellum.
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So so happy to have you as our guest designer. Love how you created your background. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteThe feathers are beautiful & I always love the look of vellum--perfect here, Carol! PS--thanks for the photo editing tip. At this point I'm using one for the editing & one for the watermark. Sure miss the auto fix for the exposure--darn that Picmonkey for charging now!
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