Thursday, February 15, 2018

A Rose by Any Other Name...

     I was looking at the inspiration photo for the February challenge over at MHK Designs and went immediately to my collection of images from MHK.  I found these stunning roses and decided they would be perfect if I colored them in light to deep pinks.


I based my card design on this sketch from Viva la Verve,
although I broadened the design to fit my card shape.


     I colored the image with ProMarkers, then cut both it and the frame with Sizzix dies.  Both the polka dot dp and the background dp were from my stash of scrap papers.  Since I was using wide sheer ribbon, I decided to layer it on top of the image instead of under it.  I found the layered rose in my stash and added it to the bottom corner for a bit of dimension and a tiny pop of green from the leaves.

     Challenges:
Crafting by Designs
Crafting from the Heart
Crafty Creations
Creative Inspirations
I {heart} ProMarkers
Penny's Paper-Crafty
Simon Says Stamp
Word Art Weds.

     We're getting close to the weekend again and I have big crafting plans, including some sewing and some machine embroidery.  I have a new data card with butterflies.  Maybe I'll have time for another embroidered applique card.  We'll see.

     Happy Crafting.  NanaConnie

17 comments:

jimlynn said...

Gorgeous card and a beautiful rose! Love your take on the sketch.
Lynn

Linda Simpson said...

This is one gorgeous rose, a beautiful card too.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Bernardine Cuttino said...

Hi There, just in love with your scraps for the background. This is such a beauty, delicate and gorgeous.
Hugs (MIA)

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Such a beautiful card. Thanks so much for joining us at Viva la Verve!

Carla's Cards said...

Lovely work, thanks for sharing with Crafting from the Heart!

Teresa Arsenault said...

Beautiful, really lovely design &papers. Hugs teresa

Paper Scissors Glitter said...

A lovely card and coloured beautifully. Thanks for entering this month's challenge at Creative Inspirations and good luck, Jayne DT

Lori Kobular said...

That flower is beautiful and makes me wish things were blooming here in rainy NJ!! Love how you followed the sketch!

Kathy Barnett said...

Lovely card. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations Challenges for our latest challenge. We look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work. Hugs, Kathy { Crafty Creations Challenges }

Sharon Noble said...

Beautiful card love it. Thank You for joining us at I ❤️ Pro Markers Challenge Blog. Hugs from Sharon xxx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

A really lovely and elegant card Connie, beautiful.
Faith
x

Virginia L. said...

BEAUTIFUL! So glad that you join the fun over Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Add a Die Cut” Challenge! Awesome details and design! Super work!

Jill Tiffany said...

So pretty!! Thank you for sharing with us at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge this week.
Have a great day!
Hugs,
Jill ~ DT

Rocky said...

Gorgeous card with a beautifully coloured image, so pretty. Thank you for sharing it with us at MHK Designs.

Isobel said...

Great project thanks for joining in at Crafting by Designs

Julie Odil said...

I love how you colored this up, Connie. It's so pretty, and fun to see an MHKDesigns image. Thanks for joining us this month at MHKDesigns. Julie, DT member

Em Louise Fairley said...

It's beautiful, Connie! Thanks for joining us at MHKDesigns and we hope to see you again soon.
Em MHKDesigns DT