Saturday 3 August 2013

Corn Colours


It's colour week at Less is More this week and when I saw the colour choices I was less than thrilled as they didn't really inspire me - sorry Chris and Jen!  In truth, it's not the colours per-se, it's just I find these colour challenges really difficult with any colours out of my comfort zone of blues and greens!   However I am involved with a soon to be launched challenge (a secret for now but watch this space for details soon!) that will involve regular choices like these so I forced my self to be creative with it and do you know what - I made what I think is my best card in ages!


The tree shape in the photo lead me to dig out my Waltzingmouse fine feathers again - I do love feathers!  This time I opted for ombre embossing on vellum and fussy cutting which I think makes for a striking effect.  Simply mounted on a double grey panel with some mustard twine and a grey button.  The sentiment is from the funky feathers set and I made a simple banner with it on kraft card and tucked it just behind the feather.  A little corner rounding to finish - et voila!   As Ms Waltzingmouse herself would say - hope it tickles!




15 comments:

  1. That you had to force yourself in to using the colours doesn´t show on the card; it is a beautiful one! Have a fun and creative weekend, Gerrina

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  2. Very swish Tara, love the ombre feather :0)

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  3. Great take on this chalkenge Tara the feather looks like you could actually touch it looks so real

    Anne

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  4. I wasn't enthused by this challenge either but I've missed the last few and had the time to play along today so forced myself to get in the zone. You've done a stunning job here, the feather stamp is perfect and what fabulous, vibrant shades of yellow.

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  5. Love the feather, great card. Rebecca x

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  6. Hi Tara
    Fabulous card... Love the feather...
    Hugs Sylvie xx

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  7. just stunning tara.... i love the feather!

    Thanks for joining us this week
    Jen x
    "Less Is More"

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  8. This is gorgeous! Great use of the difficult colours

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  9. I think this is absolutely stunning! The vellum gives a really delicate look to the feather. Fab!

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  10. Such a striking design! I fell in love with this card as soon as I saw it - the golden feather looks amazing with this design and colors. Well done!!!

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  11. It's amazing how sometimes something special comes from uninspiring beginnings... this looks fab Tara!
    Sorry I didn't get around to visit much last week!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  12. Wow, you've really made that feather pop Tara! So on trend too!

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  13. Lovely Lim card xx Jan

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  14. Brilliant!! Love this Tara, x

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  15. Lovely card-(Isn't it funny how a few of us who wouldn't have chosen these colours then went on to make something we were really happy with!
    Love that feather :)
    Thank you for stopping by my little blog to say hello,i appreciate it.
    Nessa xx

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