Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Wishing You.....

I've had a cold for about 3 weeks now -  it keeps changing the area it's affecting in my body- This week it's been a terrible sore throat and I actually lost my voice for 2 days -  so I've been home from work - and in between naps - I had some time to make a card for a few challenges. (I'm also going to see the doctor tomorrow morning to be sure it's not strep throat.....)
I made my flower by layering Newsprint Paper to Clearly for Art Modeling Film using Glue N Seal - (see this technique on Wendy Vecchi's blog here).  The result is that you can heat it with your heat tool, the Modeling Film will soften, and then you can mold it.  It keeps it's molded shape after cooling.  I just stamped the flower part on the Newsprint and used the stencil that comes with the stamp to color it.  I stamped the leaves on white card stock, coloring it using the stencil.  I had stamped it first directly on the card panel, I masked the images and sponged the panel with Distress Inks and flicked water over the panel.  Then I layered the basket, bloom and leaf pieces over the stamped images with foam tape.  I brushed some Glitter Glaze from MFT over the center of the coneflower.
The basket is a stencil from Martha Stewart Crafts.  The sentiment is a Wendy Vecchi Stencil - I added the ... with a black Glaze pen.  The little butterflies are a new die from Tim Holtz that I embossed with Wendy Vecchi Orange Blossom and Cornflower Blue Embossing Powders.  I die cut the panel with Stitched Edge Rectangle from Lil' Inker.
I'm linking my card to the following challenges:

Mixed Media Card Challenge - Flowers - optional basket
Try it On Tuesday - New Beginnings  (birthday card - beginning a new year)
City Crafter - Anniversary Case #2 (inspired by the flowers)
Simon Says - Wednesday challenge - April Showers or Spring Flowers
Simon Says - Monday - In the Middle
Frilly & Funkie - Spring time Die cuts (small butterfly)

Stamps:  Wendy Vecchi Studio 490 - Stamp it and Stencil It Coneflower.
Paper:  White - PTI, Newsprint and Clearly for Art Modeling Film - Wendy Vecchi Studio 490/Ranger.
Ink:  Wendy Vecchi Archival Leaf Green, Tree Branch, Orange Blossom, Dandelion, Cornflower Blue; Archival Jet Black, Ranger Distress Mermaid Lagoon and Cracked Pistacio.
Accessories:  Stitched Mat Rectangle - Lil' Inker Designs, Butterfly - Movers and Shapers/Tim Holtz, Wendy Vecchi Embossing Powder Orange Blossom and Cornflower Blue, Black glaze pen - Sakura, Glitter Glaze - MFT, Basket Stencil - Martha Stewart Crafts Holiday Icons, Wishing you from ALl Occasion Sentiment Stencil - Wendy Vecchi.

26 comments:

Teresa Kline said...

super sweet card, luv the cone flower! so glad you played along with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

sparkle & shine *~*

~amy~ said...

I hope you feel better soon...3 weeks is much too long!

Your card is wonderful...love that flower!

Samra said...

I wish you a very speedy recovery Julia! It is not fun being sick like that :(
I am glad that you found some strength to make this gorgeous card!!! What great colors and design! Thank you so much for joining the fun at CCCB this week!
Samra DT

Darnell said...

I'm glad you got in some creative time, in spite of being under the weather, Julia. Your colorful and dimensional card is fantastic! I'm glad you are seeing the doctor tomorrow. I know there is something nasty that gets in and takes hold for weeks and it sounds like it found you. I hope you get some meds to clear up your bug soon!! Big hugs, Darnell

Rika said...

Beautiful card!

Sharli Schaitberger said...

Wow, I love this card and I "need" to try the clearly for art product!
I hope it is t strep throat and that you are quickly on the mend! I know I hate being sick . . . Well, no-one loves it. LOL

HUGS,

Rupa Swaminathan said...

Hope you feel better soon Julia. I lived this card so much...especially the flower and those little butterflies hovering.

froebelsternchen said...

Great card! Thank you for joining us at Try It On Tuesday!

Lisa Lara said...

So gorgeous Julia. Love your sponged background. Love those new colors. Such beautiful dimension on your flower.

Dotty Jo said...

Great card - love the dimension! Hope you feel better soon. I'm on the sick list too and its very boring isn't it, Jo x

Ros Crawford said...

This is beautiful! I love the dimension ... Thanks so much for playing along with us at CCCB!

Pamellia said...

Beautiful Julia! Love that splashed blue background and the way you modelled the coneflower to look 3d! Thank you so much for joining us at Try It On Tuesday for our 'New Beginnings' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

Annette Allen said...

LOVE what you did with that flower.. this is an awesome card.. great designing..

Feel Better Soon.. not fun being sick.. hugs

Vicki Dutcher said...

Lovely card -- Sure hope you get to feeling better soon!

Redanne said...

Oh I would love to get my hands on the Newsprint paper, I loved it when Wendy showed it and I love what you have done with it too. Your card is just beautiful!

I do hope you feel better soon, we had similar colds that lasted for a month and then suddenly disappeared - wishing the same for you, hopefully the Dr can help! Hugs, Anne xx

Mrs.B said...

Love the background colour on this card and the flower looks wonderful.
Thanks for sharing with us at TioT.
Avril

*Vicki* said...

Really beautiful design Julia! Love the background along with the popped up elements!

Terry said...

Lovely card, Julia! Love that pretty flower!

Loll said...

Beautiful card Julia. Love the dimension of the flower and will have to look into the modeling film.

Sorry to hear you've been sick. Hope the doctor was able to give you something to help and you'll be on the road to recovery soon. Loll xx

S@ndy Diller said...

Just love the way you did that flower, looks so real!

Deb said...

So sorry you are not feeling well Julia, sending you some virtual chicken soup! Your card is just lovely and what a great technique for your flower, love the dimension you've achieved! Get well soon xoxo

Deepti said...

Wow that inking is incredible :) thank you for sharing with MMCC!

Stella said...

A beautiful technique;I love the dimension and the choice of colors. A beauty! I hope you are on the mend and feeling a bit better. Thanks so much for joining us at CCCB!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Julia ! Love the strong colours ! Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Sue C x

Ela said...

That's such a lovely card!
Hugs
Ela

Jenny Marples said...

LOVE your take on Wendy's style here Julia. It is so full of sun and happiness. Hope you are feeling much better very soon. Thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x