This week's challenge at Simply Less is More is to make a card with the theme COCKTAIL. I have never been a cocktail kinda girl, and although this challenge was open to interpretation, all forms of cocktail that I could think of were beyond my realm of creativity, so I found this challenge really challenging!! I googled cocktails to find some cocktail inspiration and I found this one that really caught my eye:
I thought the color was so pretty! I tried at least a 1/2 dozen cards, but nothing seemed just right(and as a second opinion I ask my DD Emma...she didn't like any of them either). I kept coming back to my original idea, which wasn't my idea at all but the creativity of a brilliant stamper, Jenny who made a card I just love and keep going back to for inspiration, found HERE!!
I used her idea of the MFT(My Favorite Things) die where all three flowers are attached, die cut them, added sentiment(Hero Arts) and put a piece of polka dotted embossed bright green paper behind them. Popped it up on card and added black glitter stick on dots(cool that they come in 3 different sizes like the flowers...from Michaels) SUPER simple...but here's the thing....I first made an all white one, then thought that maybe it would look cooler on a black card...so here are both:
First the all white:
Then the black one:
It continues to be a crazy week, but I'm thankful that I got to play a little...and make some cards I like:)!!
Hope you have a great weekend...smile!!
I used her idea of the MFT(My Favorite Things) die where all three flowers are attached, die cut them, added sentiment(Hero Arts) and put a piece of polka dotted embossed bright green paper behind them. Popped it up on card and added black glitter stick on dots(cool that they come in 3 different sizes like the flowers...from Michaels) SUPER simple...but here's the thing....I first made an all white one, then thought that maybe it would look cooler on a black card...so here are both:
First the all white:
Hope you have a great weekend...smile!!
Love both of them but think the black has just the edge for me ! x
ReplyDeleteI'm glad someone else asks their kids if they like their cards LOL! Love your trio of flowers, with the bonus being they are green as green is my favorite colour :) Great take on the challenge!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa
ReplyDeletethey are both fabulous [as is the inspiration]
I think the black has the slight edge
Stunning
That cocktail looks kinda inviting too!
Thank you
mandi LIM
Well I think these are simply fab!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of your inspiration pic and a terrific interpretation of our theme.
Super job!
Thanks so much!
Chrissie
"Less is More"
great inspired design idea - look so good - love that green and those sharp edged flowers!
ReplyDeleteI guess I took the challenge more "literal" than you did...and I think I like your card better! LOL!! Super idea with the dimension!
ReplyDeleteThese are a great interpretation for this challenge! I think I like it best on the black. It makes it pop more.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm really feeling thirsty Lisa, that picture is just so tempting!
ReplyDeleteI love your take on the challenge, those bright green flowers are amazingly eye-catching and I agree with Bonnie, the black base makes all the difference.
Thanks for the mention *blush*
Jenny x
Hi - you've CASEd Jenny's card brilliantly! And I think for me the black backing has the edge (sorry!) for me! Both are great cards!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Lisa - I loved Jenny's and I love yours - the green and black with the textured cream is a great colour scheme!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I love the green and black. It's very striking. I had admired Jenny's card, too. :) Ann
ReplyDeleteAnd you've been showcased at LIM - congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous take on the cocktail theme! I love that card of Jenny's too. :) Congrats on being showcased!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are gorgeous . I love them!
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