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materials: Patterned paper, stickers: October Afternoon, Thrift Shop;
cardstock: American Crafts, vanilla; font: MS Courier.
Since the prompt/subject was Creativity Heals, I wanted the card to feel warm without feeling cluttered with layers. I wanted the message to be clear and simple. Since it was a 'miss you' card, I wanted it to be cheerful and colorful but not over the top. I wanted it to reflect my love of graphic elements, stitching and vintage flair. Just like writing, I had to envision an "audience" - in this case my friend Catherine, who I haven't seen in ages & miss more than words can say.
The construction of the card was a bit of a challenge. I cut the leaves (lots of leaves!) from a template I made from cardstock. I stuck with one paper line to make sure all the patterns worked together. I mixed up the arrangement until I had the right combo. Love the pops of red in the flower. I worked in layers and all I can say is thank goodness for mini glue dots!
Regardless of the outcome today, I'm really happy with the way this card turned out. I'm also loving getting to know my fellow Gallery Idol card makers. What an unexpected bonus - they are a great group of ladies.
Ok, so don't forget to vote now! Just head over to the Gallery Idol 2010 page and cast your vote for your fave!
25 comments:
Valerie, your card is gorgeous! I love it! So honored to be in the Top 20 with you. Hugs, Vera.
Wow, Valerie, you sure didn't disappoint! This is fabulous! And I would loooove to see the other two attempts. :)
Oh, and would you mind sharing your template? - I SO want to make that flower! :)
This is gorgeous!! When I looked through the entries I was soooo wanting to see yours, and like Clare said, you didn't disappoint! :D Good luck!!!
Valerie, I think you've accomplished everything that you've wanted in this card. It just has the feeling of warmth and love. Plus, I hardly think anything you make is worthy of the trash can, just saying... So very honored to be in the Top 20 with a fabulous designer as you, and to get to know you better in this process has been worth all the stress!
Oh wow, this is just GORGEOUS!
This was one of my faves! Love it!
This is beautiful Valerie! Best of Luck to you! Lynn :)
You really outdid yourself...I love the stitching!
Wowza! This card blew me away! I love all of your work! Best of luck to you!
So in love with this Valerie! :) I loved reading about your thought process behind this card, b/c I do the same thing with mine. Well thought out, even if it is at the very last minute... LOL! :) Congrats!
This is simply beautiful and all your hard work paid off. So honored to be in the Top 20 with you. Congrats and best of luck!
So fun and colorful!
Beautiful card! Love all the sewing and the colors.
Congratulations and best luck!
Beautiful!!
what an awesome card!! the stitching itself is perfection!!
Loved this card. It reminds me of my Grandma's quilt. One of my favs!
This is an absolutely stunning card :) You are such a fantastic talent, and I feel very blessed to have met you through this competition. Good luck!!
The detail is wonderful. Great collection of papers in a very pretty layout. Best of luck!
So pretty! I love all the patterns! Good luck! :)
WOW! Love this. I have to scraplift it :)
your card was my favorite of the bunch - that flower is awesome! such a great design.
Your card is one of my favs of the whole group... if not THE fav... LOVE IT!! Congrats on the top 20 and Good luck! :)
Thanks everyone for your comments & well wishes!!
Simply wonderful. :)
Beautiful card Valerie! Good Luck!!
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