When I saw the quilt, PTI's Mehndi Medallion came to mind. I stamped it in Gray Flannel then again with Versa Mark so I could clear emboss it. I think this was a mistake! It made the lines thicker and the coloring more difficult. I have a pastel pencil that I used for my rust color. I thought the slick embossed areas would resist it. It did in some spots, but not others. So it makes the coloring look a bit blotchy and smudgy. Lesson learned!
See the sentiment. It was a cheapy cheapster in the $1.99 Hot Spot at Archivers! Does anyone else miss their brick and mortar stores as much as I do? I used to love spending time there surrounded by all that paper and being inspired. It was a place my SIL (aka: stamping buddy) and I spent quality time together encouraging the shopping spree or asking "do I really need this?" Getting to the car and tearing pages from our 6x6 pad purchases to share with each other. Ah yes, the good old days!
Thanks so much for taking a peek today. I hope you have time to join us at ColourQ. Remember to check out what the DT has to share this week, it's fabulous I tell ya!! ~Lisa
22 comments:
WOW this is totally gorgeous.. i love that pretty image..
When I saw your card, I immediately knew that you had picked the perfect stamp set for this challenge, and I kicked myself for not thinking of it too. Love how your coloring turned out, and even if you don't think it is perfect, it looks really nice and makes for a wonderful card.
Still one of my fav PTI images Lisa, wonderful colouring!
Love that quilt & boy did you pick the perfect stamp to showcase the color combo, Lisa! Your coloring looks beautiful to me & I adore that sentiment stamp! Oh how I miss the brick & mortar stores, but it does save me money. I'm not nearly as likely to buy something when I just see it pictured on-line compared to having it in my hand at the store!
Oh that is so pretty Lisa! I love it stamped in the grey! I loved hearing your Archivers story! I miss those days too!
Wow! This caught my eye right away! Just gorgeous! Love this pretty detail and this color palette woks so well with this pattern too! Very nice!
Take care!
Michele
Lisa....this is so beautiful! What a wonderful and sweet card. I love your card and really think is it worth all you put into it. As for your Archivers story, I could not agree with you more. I never shopped at one but just having a LSS close by was nice and I too really miss them.
It is a beautiful card.
I also miss Archivers. My cardmaking friend and I would spend a couple hours browsing (and buying). There is nothing to compare to it now.
Lisa I think you are wrong... I zoomed in really close and think it is totally amazing ... hey! If the words fit? I've been looking for just that kind of store you've described ... none to be found in my area, sadly. REally beautiful card, for a very beautiful inspirational photo ... I'm in!
=] Michele
Love this color palette and brilliant idea to use this set. I have been thinking for months that I need to pull this one out and use it. Coloring it makes it look so beautiful.
TRULY AMAZING, that about says it ALL!! LOVE this intricate beauty Lisa!!!!
love the colors on your amazing mandala? card
hugs from california
bibiana
looks simply love, lisa!!! wonderful way to use the colors!
Wow, this is absolutely gorgeous, Lisa! Love how you showcased those beautiful colors!
Gorgeous Lisa!!! I need to peruse your site and see all the eye candy I have missed! Hoe's Miss P? I bet she's getting big, like Kiney :-). I told Destiny today that before we know it she will be in kindergarten lol!
One of the prettiest medallions! Love it!
I TOTALLY Agree!! =) I have ALWAYS LOVED this Sweet Set!! LOVE the way you Colored it and used the Colors from the Challenge!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
I don't think the colouring looks blotchy at all Lisa - just soft and pretty. Thanks for the lovely words on my blog. Will miss being part of the team but good to know I can hop to everyone's blogs for some more inspiration!
Ah ! This is so very pretty, way to rock the colors :)
I think your card and coloring came out beautiful! And way to use the "cheapy" sentiment! It goes perfectly and it's always nice to be able to use different items from your stash!
This card is truly amazing! SO soft and pretty!
Amazeballs! It looks so much like the inspiration piece!
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