I was asked by a friend to make a ruby anniversary card for her, I was trying to make something that was more her style than mine. It took me ages to make this card not because it was particularly difficult, but I find cards just happen rather than me knowing exactly what I am doing!
The image was taken from "Strictly Card Dancers" cd, however in the image she had a yellow dress and I had wanted red, I coloured it over it with a red whispers pen, and then later painted over it with "cosmic shimmer mist Lava red" (I ended up doing that once it was already stuck on the card-the joys of just seeing where the card takes me rather than me knowing what I am doing) I used some paper from the "basic Grey, Blush range" and stamped with some swirls with a stamp from "le blanche" Then I have blinged it up with glittery swirls, adhesive stones and peel off dots.
What do you think?....
This is gorgeous,what a fabulous design and that red dress looks perfect!!! Your friend will love it!
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Absolutely gorgeous! Love the colors, and that it's trifold....really nice! (thanks for stopping by my blog)! : )
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cardm lucky recipients. That red dress is yummy.
ReplyDeleteB x
So pretty, love that red dress...and what a great design! xx
ReplyDeleteOh how gorgeous Juls. I love how you have transformed the dress. Your friend will be delighted.
ReplyDeleteClare
Very elegant & snazzy :D
ReplyDeleteFab job Juls....you did a fantastic job of coluring the dress red...my favourite colour! Love the gate fold and the way you've embellished the front! bx
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card Juls.
ReplyDeletehugs Riet.x
A lot of work went into this lovely card, I am sure your friend will love it!! I also love the gatefold fold. M xxx
ReplyDeleteI love the colours.Very striking.
ReplyDeleteThis came out fabulous! I agree with you that cards often take their own direction and it's hard to know where to start to acheive a certain look. You did it though, I love it!
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful card - so dramatic..
ReplyDeleteGreat job keeping all of the twirls and folds of her dress while you were coloring. And I love the blinged out swirls.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, I'm sure they'll love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit like you, I make my cards best when I'm free to play around and do what I want, not what other people have restricted me to!
Barbara
this is a keepsake alright, fabulous card design and stunning image. Have fun with your new gorjus girls, can't wait to see the cards you make with them. janex
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card, the papers are lovely and the image is coloured to perfection.
ReplyDeleteHugs Susie xx
This card is gorgeous! Everything came together wonderfully, and I'm sure your friend is going to treasure your beautiful creation.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, the colours and image are fab
ReplyDeleteWow thisis brilliant I bet it looks stunning IRL with that cosmic Shimmer, I love Lava Red
ReplyDeleteHugs Jacqui x
Fabulous card! Really striking colours. katxx
ReplyDeleteDefinitely outside my "box" too, but I like it. The colours are great! And, I love that it was personalized.
ReplyDeleteOh fabulous make. Love the red and black, beautiful. Kim
ReplyDeleteStunning card Juls, love the image, so different!
ReplyDeletethanks for your comment on my card
mandi xx
Absolutely great card and I do agree that cards have to happen. I never know where my card is going to.
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I love all the gorgeous detail. ANd I'm drawn to red, it's one of my favorites. Great card Juls.
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oh love this really must get my cd out and play. Thanks for popping by mine. Sue xx
ReplyDeleteI like this card! The red is fabulous for the dancer!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comments on my blog!
Wow Juls this is fabulous... great opening,and i love the dancers.
ReplyDeleteFern xx
Wow that is amazing!! Those colors make it look so rich and the gold is the perfect finishing touch!
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