Honestly, I think I need to rename my blog, as many of my best card panels are from challenges. 😁
Altenew selected me as one of the winners of October’s challenge. 😁
I struggled a bit with the background, as it just wasn’t right. I wasted about 3 other panels before I decided to use the Linear Crossroads die, which turned out to be perfect.
After spending too much time figuring out my background, the panel came together really quickly.
I used 4 inks to blend on the flowers petals and leaves from Craft-A-Flower: Rhododendron Layering Die Set. You’ll also notice I also made my own stencil with one of the petal dies, and used it to add more ‘spots’ to the other petals.
I used 2 watercolor brush markers for my splatter – Paper Bag and Evening Grey. I used the same colors on watercolor paper, and cut it with the Linear Crossroads Die.
While looking for a sentiment, I got a strong feeling when I saw the ‘Condolences’ stamp from the Oriental Poppy stamp set so I went with it.
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Challenge Submissions
- Time Out Challenge
- Simon Says Stamp
- Lets Craft and Create Challenge
- DL.Art Thankful Thursday
- Creations in Pink
- Krafty Chicks Challenge
- Altenew October Challenge
3D Words Acetate AECP AECP Level 1 AECP Level 2 AECP Level 3 Alcohol Inks Alphabet Die Altenew Blending CardKit Cardmaking Challenge Christmas Copics Crepe Paper Crepe Paper Flowers Design Team Die Cuts Distress Oxide Inks DIY dry eraser Foiling glider Glitter Hop Hot Foil IG Hop Markers Masculine Card PanPastels Papercraft Business Peonies Pink Ink Designs Silhouette Designs Simon Says Stamp Sizzix Slimline Stamp stamping glider Stencil Storage and Decor Vinyl Watercoloring ZIG Real Watercolor Brush Pens
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This is so prettyt!! I love the color
Thank you for joining the DL.ART OCTOBER 2023 LINKY CHALLENGE or/and the DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge #334
Have a blessed day,
DIANA L.
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Thanks so much Diana. 😀
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Your card panel is just gorgeous! I love the ink blending. It adds such life to your flower. Thank you so much for entering this beauty into our latest challenge at Let’s Craft and Create. Cheryl W, DT
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Your bloom is quite spectacular Jennifer and I love your background! Thanks for sharing with us at Time Out – just a quick reminder we only allow 4 challenges other than ours if you want to be considered as a Top Pick! Hugs, Kate (DT Time Out Challenges)!
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Wow! So pretty! Thanks so much for joining us at Krafty Chicks Challenge for our All Occasions week! xoxox
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Beautiful!! I am so loving that linear crossroad die…it is getting added to my wish list!! Thanks for playing along with the quote challenge over at Time Out challenges. Such a beautiful take on this quote…gratitude is everything!! -Deb Horst, Guest Designer #TOC250
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