So thankful card…
I was inspired to make my card by this beautiful card by Marion Vagg. Marion had posted the card while we were both taking an online card class called Clean & Simple. I have admired it since then and finally decided to use it as inspiration for my card today.
One of today’s assignments in the current online card class that I am taking (called Kick Start) was to challenge yourself with a new color palette. I chose to use Close to my Heart’s Sorbet cardstock for my card today because it is a color that I don’t normally use. In fact, I am not sure I have ever used it as the dominant color on a card before. I just got some of CTMH’s new alcohol markers and have been dying to use them on something, so this was the perfect opportunity. (They are very cool. They come as a set, so when you order a particular color, you also get a coordinating base or shade color to blend with it. LOVE IT!)
I embossed some flowers from the Card Word Puzzle stamp set with white embossing powder and then colored them in with the new Sorbet markers. (BTW, have I mentioned that I am now officially IN LOVE with these new alcohol markers? Oh yes. I guess I have. LOL!) The sentiment is from the new CTMH set called A Friend Like You.
I embossed another flower and sentiment on the inside of the card using the same stamp sets. I love how this card turned out and think I will make more in various colors. I must say that it was refreshing to work with a color that I hadn’t used before. I was never too fond of orange, but I think I really like “Sorbet.” *Ü*
Stunning card!!
Thanks Carla. *Ü*
I love this! I might have to try and do this myself 🙂 Thanks for the continued inspiration!
I'd love to see your card if you decide to try this technique Elizabeth. *Ü*
I agree! I am not a peachy person (at least as far as the colors I like!) and have only really used Sorbet in challenges, lol. You sure did a fab job with it though! This is truly awesome!
Thank you so much. *Ü*
WOW Lisa, your card is SPECTACULAR!
Thanks Nancy! *Ü*
Simply gorgeous Lisa and such a pretty colour! So glad that you found some inspiration from me…I am in LOVE with your version!
Thanks so much Marion. I have loved your card and everything else on your blog since I first discovered it during the Clean & Simple class. You are a TRUE inspiration! Thank you!! *Ü*
Wow….I too shy away from oranges but I have to say your card drew me in. Love everything about it!
Thanks Ruthleann. Glad I am able to give "orange" new life. LOL!
Beautiful card! You've inspired me to give this a try!
Thanks Gina. Can't wait to see your version. *Ü*
This is so lovely! Definitely a great choice of color to use for this very clean design! TFS!
Thank you Ruth! *Ü*
Love the card and the vibrant color! Why are some of the new marker colors not showing up when trying to order? ie, slate, whisper, champagne
Thanks Angie. Some of the new CTMH markers haven't come in yet. They are still trying to get the color formula perfected.
This is really pretty and since I have those sets, I may just have to copy it! Sorbet was a great color choice.
Glad you like it Lynn. *Ü*
Very pretty! I like the idea of using white on the card and having a color stand in as your "white space"
Thanks Amy. I like using other colors for my "white space" too. *Ü*
This card is so clean and simple but really packs alot of punch! Love it!
Thank you Marg. *Ü*
I am always drawn to your cards in the gallery! Lovely card
organize: IKEA has come out with a cable system that is inexpensive and space saving. I have hung my cards from it and ribbons and on-going projects. I strung mine across my windows to save wall space.dona
This card is just so so so super gorgeous! I really have to make one of my own soon! I adore it.