Last night though I had an idea to combine a few challenges into one project and I managed to come up with something that I actually think was decent enough to blog.
I've been enjoying the lessons Cath has been giving over in the Moxy Fab World from the new special issue of Paper Crafts which is all about the elements of design. Yesterdays lesson was all about movement and there is a challenge to go with it http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2012/08/card-design-handbook-week-movement.html and I decided to try and create some movement in my card. I opted for green shades only as that is this week's CASology cue word http://casology.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/week-7-green.html and my theme of Oh Christmas Tree goes with both the colour and the challenge of "base your design on a Christmas song" over at 52CCT http://52cct.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/august-2012-theme-challenge.html
I stamped the Christmas Tree (Inkadinkadoo Holiday Sentiments) which has part of the song detailed in it onto pine linen card and embossed it with WOW glamour green powder. To create my movement I offset the coloured card over the end of the base card as the swirls to the right of the image lead the eye up and out in that direction - I added a single lime green gem to the centre of the star burst to nod back down towards the 3 matching gems I placed around the sentiment (PI). I blocked the sentiment off in a solid shape at the bottom of the tree to ground it and to draw the eye back down and across to the gems. Hopefully I'm getting to grips with this whole movement concept - it's tricky but I think it's one of the things that once I know it will help me understand why some cards work, and others end up in the bin........
So pretty! Love the green ep! Thanks for playing along with CASology this week. (and I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who has days of keeping the recycling bin full! lol!)
ReplyDeleteLove the combinations of greens in this beautiful card :)
ReplyDeleteWow that's incredibly pretty - I absolutely love these shades of green. I bet it sparkles so much irl. Thanks for your kind words in my blog too x
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about knowing why some go in the bin and others don't. It's really great learning crafty stuff isn't it. I like the different colours and textures in your card.
ReplyDeleteGreat card and I love the colours you chose - I think you've done a great job on the movement too!
ReplyDeleteFab tree stamp - you've reminded me I have it and I must get it inky ASAP!
Thanks so much for sharing your lovely card with us at 52 {C}CT! Ruth x
How gorgeous Tara - such a fab mix of those greens!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Christmas card Tara. Thank you so much for sharing your card with us this week at CASology!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love how the words of the song are within the tree and the ever so soft and shimmery effect you have to it. Thanks so much for joining us this week at 52CCT!
ReplyDeleteOh, so pretty! :) Love the placement of your gemstones on this and that tree is beautiful embossed!!! Thanks for joining us at CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteTara, it's absolutely fabulous!!! I adore the gorgeous colors--especially the lime green embossing on the teal! Thanks for joining us at 52CCT! :)
ReplyDeletelovely card...the embossing is perfect and love the addition of the bling! thanks for playing with CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and a gorgeous tree stamp - thanks for joining in at 52CCT this week with this stunning card - Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful tree image and it looks amazing embossed! Thanks for joining us this week at 52CCT!
ReplyDeleteThat must be an interesting class...you're the second person I've seen reference the class. Maybe I should check it out! (Like I already don't spend too much time on the computer!) Love your mix of greens on this cute card!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the cue - I'd love for you to link up at 52 Card Pickup this week!
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That stamp is fabulous and I love the touches of bling. Thanks for playing along at CaSology this week!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card - I adore all things green! The tree stamp is just so beautiful and it shimmers! I have the magazine here in the US - it's brilliant and very helpful. Sounds like you've been having fun!
ReplyDeleteHi Tara, Well it's a hard challenge you set yourself, movement on a card but you managed to lead my eye so I guess that worked a treat:0) And you created a great Christmas card! Thank you for sharing with your grandparent's story, how lovely to have his fish slice to keep. I have to admit I googled Little Mester I had never heard that term before. I'm amazed at the talent out there from our grandparents, it's hardly surprising we want to express our creative natures with our cards is it!!!Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is something new for me! i appreciate your effort thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHey Tara! Thanks for linking this up to the Movement Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)
ReplyDelete...and I loved the way you described the movement in your card! :)