Edited: I didn't like the brightness of the Stickles I used, so changed to "Sunflower Yellow" pearls. Here's the new picture--much better, I think. Thanks for stopping by & letting me know what you think.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Cue Word "Country"
When I saw the CASology word is "country" it made me think of the many farms near us who sell to the public. This time of year they're decorated for Fall & that reminded me of this beautiful old stamp from a company now out of business. I remember reading that a larger image can be used for a CAS card--just can't remember how they said to do it--LOL! Thinking maybe a monochromatic approach with little embellishment might work. The stamp is embossed with Ultimate Metallic Champagne & then over-stamped with Versafine Vintage Sepia using my stamp positioner. I sponged over the image with Memento Desert Sand & then used PTI Vintage Cream on the edges.
Edited: I didn't like the brightness of the Stickles I used, so changed to "Sunflower Yellow" pearls. Here's the new picture--much better, I think.
Thanks for stopping by & letting me know what you think.
Edited: I didn't like the brightness of the Stickles I used, so changed to "Sunflower Yellow" pearls. Here's the new picture--much better, I think. Thanks for stopping by & letting me know what you think.
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The distressing is perfect for your image.
ReplyDeleteWow Greta, beautiful image. Love your interpretation of the cue word:-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming country farm wagon! This is lovely Greta!!
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly what I would do - go monochromatic! I love this- the sponging & distressing make it look gorgeously shabby :)
ReplyDeleteLove the vintage look of this Greta! And, I think it looks very CAS. Still searching for just the right idea for this challenge.
ReplyDeleteWOW...what a FAB card, Greta! I love the distressing & the kraft color.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a winner to me! Well done!
Your card is a perfect fit for this week's cue card! Monochromatic works on this card for sure! So glad you joined us at CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteI can't remember how we said to use a larger image either, but I think you nailed it - tone on tone gives the illusion of lots of clear space and the sponging gives some beautiful depth. Thanks so much for joining us at CASology this week!
ReplyDeletethis is my favorite time of year! love the rustic feel to your design! sending you smiles :)
ReplyDeleteGreta, that image is absolutely perfect for the COUNTRY cue this week...and your monochromatic colors keep it perfectly CAS. So glad you joined us at CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteI always struggle with using larger images in CAS designs- your monochromatic approach is perfect! I love how your card evokes scenes of farm stands in the country!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Your technique - from selecting the large image - then working your magic to make it *cas* - works beautifully! Your stirred memories of the wooden wagon, filled with flowers, that my Grandmother had in her front yard; the flowers changed with the season and oh, they were always so lovely! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!!
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