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| Inspiration by Therese |
There's a gorgeous inspiration card by Therese at MUSE this week. I love the dramatic effect she achieved with the colors & silhouette images. However, since I was about to make a sympathy card, I chose soft colors (Distress Inks pumice stone, bundled sage, weathered wood) which I spritzed after inking to get splotches like the inspiration card. I experimented with black, gray & dark green, but really liked the look of my stamping done with Memento Espresso Truffle.
You probably think it's black looking at the photo, but in person there's a big difference. My stamps are verdant, 4310K & eloquence, 30-162--both by Penny Black.
Yesterday was another perfect day out on the lake. We were again thrilled to have a bald eagle fly by a couple times & land in a tree. Unfortunately, there's no such thing as being totally still when you're in a boat & I'm not a great photographer.
Maybe you can still tell this is the eagle if you click the photo to enlarge it. Wishing you happy moments.
Maybe you can still tell this is the eagle if you click the photo to enlarge it. Wishing you happy moments.
Beautiful sympathy card. Enjoy your time on the lake.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!!Love the colors!!!Have a good day!!!
ReplyDeleteGreta your card is absolutely beautiful!! Love your design!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous - the toned down colours are perfect for a sympathy card - serene but uplifting! Thanks for playing with this week's Muse!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and super take on the inspiration card!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the bg!
ReplyDeleteHello dear Greta!
ReplyDeleteYour card is the perfect example of classic elegance
I agree with Ardyth, the soft tones are perfect for a sympathy card.
Thank You~
A very elegant card. The colours are just perfect for a sympathy card.
ReplyDeleteOH, Greta! This card is perfect. I do love the choice of images. And I too have enjoyed watching eagles fly ... I used to live in a town on a river with a huge hydroelectric dam and the eagles wintered there ... an incredible sight!
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely Greta, love that verdant image. Thanks for sharing the eagle picture, so fun to spend time around those beautiful surroundings!!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! So perfect for a sympathy card, just so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blending of colors Greta. I love the black fronds and splashed effect. You're so good at these CASE challenges...I never even know where to start! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to read that you are making it up to the lake so often this summer! How cool to have seen an eagle. I think your card is just lovely as a sympathy card ~ the colors are muted but it is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteA lovely and serene take on the Muse card, Greta... perfect for a sympathy card!
ReplyDeleteLove how you have toned it down and created the subtle background, this certainly makes it perfect for a sympathy card.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, this is so soft & lovely!
ReplyDeleteI am terrible at photographing birds - they just move too fast for me.
Your card is gorgeous! I love the way you created the colored background.
ReplyDeleteAdding my voice to the others: GORGEOUS! Your background is lovely; perfect for a sympathy card! Whoever receives this will be deeply touched by the card's beauty and your thoughtfulness! Your time on the lake sounds fabulous! I want to go back to Bend. Soon!!!
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Gorgeous inking! I love the muted tones and splashes water drops! Love it! The sighting of the bald eager is exciting isn't it? The last time I saw the Bald Eagle was in Alaska! It was such a thrill!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card - your inking is stunning - hugs xx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty effect, so perfect for a sympathy card.
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