I've got so much to do during the week plus my regular DT posts will be up in the next few days, that I thought I'd share this card today.
The MFT Cityscape was a gift from a Card Chain Challenge friend. I was delighted to receive this die-cut but wasn't sure how to use it. Then I remembered a card I'd seen over at Donna's blog and knew I'd be 'borrowing' her colouring technique for my card.
The sentiment was generated on my PC and the banner was cut using a combination of rectangular and square dies to achieve the pennant shape. The card base looked too plain when I began to assemble the card so I randomly stamped with the beautiful Hero Arts Winter Tree Pattern and embossed with WOW embossing powder to achieve some texture and interest. I have to say this gives a brilliant look to the card and I know I'll be using this technique again to give some added 'ooomph' to future cards.
This week the toppings at Seize the Birthday are Border Punches or Die-cuts so I'll do a little happy dance and link-up up with their current challenge!
Have a great weekend everyone!
16 comments:
Oh what a fun fun card! Your night scene is fantastic and your girl getting ready to paint the town is awesome! thank you so much for sharing this at STB!
Brilliant card, love the whole scene idea with the girl at the front. Your ma is bound to love it.
Oh that background sky scaper I love it much and the image you colored funtastic Jo always I love your coloring skill and this no doubt
Great add that star as texture and I miss you
big hugs
Monika
Great design and Mom is going to love it. The skyline is a fabulous die and I love how you took it to the background and made the image so large.
Awww cool card Jo, your Mum's gonna love this!
I might be borrowing that colouring idea for the cityscape myself ;)
This is so sweet Jo ! Your Mum will love it ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine
What a great scene you've created, so fun. I'll try that with a similar die I have, thanks for the inspiration.
Oh what a fabulous card for your mom, Jo! Love how you used the city scape die cut & your coloring is wonderful!
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Oh this is absolutely gorgeous Jo love the image and what a fantastic background it is ACE.
hugs
lorraine x
such a great card Jo and I'm sure your Mum will love it.
Good morning sweetie, this is so gorgeous <3 huggles Pops x x x
Great card for your mom! I love the combination with the cityshape and the sentiment!!