Friday, August 9, 2013

Simply the Best!














Two very busy days at work & I was pretty wiped out when I got home. I'm never too tired to work on a card, though, so here's my entry for the new Curtain Call Challenge & CAS(E) This Sketch! using Penny Black's Single Iris & edge to edge stamps & iris die.  

I began by using Gelatos directly on the stamp, spritzed & stamped on watercolor paper.  I tore the panel, sponged the edges with Distress Ink squeezed lemonade & then sprayed on Shimmer Spritz.  I die cut the iris from watercolor paper, applied Gelatos & blended with my waterbrush.  I used foam tape under the blossom & bud & attached it over the stamped flower. The sentiment is stamped in Memento Toffee Crunch.  

 In case you wondered what I was talking about in this post, check out Darnell's blog. Enjoy your weekend.
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25 comments:

  1. StacyAugust 9, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    The pink and yellow combo is so beautiful and the iris popped up is fabulous. This is such a gorgeous card!

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  2. Stacey SchaferAugust 9, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    absolutely lovely, Greta! love the soft look you show here with the Gelatos! thanks so much for playing along with us at the Curtain Call!

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  3. Dawn TAugust 10, 2013 at 2:51 AM

    an beauty Greta. Love the way you have coloured the die cut.

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  4. rcwidow (Linda)August 10, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  5. LinAugust 10, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    This is GORGEOUS, Greta! Love the colors and your torn edges!

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  6. BarbAugust 10, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    So beautiful, Greta! Love how you layered that pretty flower!

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  7. Lisa EltonAugust 10, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    OUTSTANDING card Greta!! Love the softness in the colors and the texture from the tattered edges. Get some rest my friend ;)

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  8. Penny WardAugust 10, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Wow!!!! This card is so beautiful, you should have it framed.

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  9. NatAugust 10, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    hi Greta, penny black has the nicest floral stamps. totally stunning card you have created !!! :)

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  10. Cat CraigAugust 10, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Gorgeous, i think its my favorite in your collection.

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  11. walchowDesignAugust 10, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Gorgeous colouring on the iris and the torned frame, Greta!

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  12. Mary AnnAugust 10, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    WOW!Beautiful card!Love the flower,Awesome!!!I have some gelatos,never use them yet!!!Have a good weekend!!!

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  13. cmAugust 10, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    I'm joining the chorus: GORGEOUS card! Soft colours, stunning iris, torn frame; watercolour paper: a combination that is eye-catching, 'gentle' and all around lovely! So glad you had some energy in reserve to create this, to brighten our day! LOVE it, Greta!!
    c

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  14. An'Jenic G.August 11, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Such a beautiful card.

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  15. Tracey McNeelyAugust 11, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Stunning card Greta, love the watercolour. Thank you so much for joining us at the Curtain Call Challenge!

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  16. alexandra s.m.August 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    This has to be the most graceful card EVER!
    Bravo my Friend ♥

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  17. Jackie RockwellAugust 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I agree with Alexandra this card is really "graceful" and elegant!

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  18. MegAugust 13, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    Beautiful card - I love these new Penny Black dies.

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  19. Cat CraigAugust 15, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    The photo does no justice to this stunner! It is delicate, softly shimmery, and beautifully colored. A true art piece. I am honored to have it. Thanks Greta.

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  20. Virginia L.September 7, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Love the layering of the iris!! Gorgeous card, Greta!

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  21. KailashSeptember 7, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    Beautifully crafted Greta, a stunning piece of art, live those colors and all the dimension you created!!

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  22. KathySeptember 7, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Absolutely stunning, Greta! Love the watercolor effect, the torn edges, and the lovely flower stamp!

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  23. jintyoo7September 7, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Oh my gosh, Greta - this is stunning! What a perfect piece of art :)

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  24. IrisSeptember 7, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Lovely card.

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  25. KiwigirlJuly 17, 2016 at 4:28 AM

    Simple and elegant looking. Very nice.

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