Sunday 20 May 2007

Starting from scratch

This week's DCM dare was set by Tracie:

For this weeks dare, I dare you to "start from scratch" I want to you design a card with NO purchased/pre-assembled embellishments - that means no blooms unless you cut them yourself, no buttons, brads etc etc. I guess how easy this is depends on your usual style**insert evil laugh here**



I'm not normally one for lots of embellishments, but when you're told not to, you tend to want to... So I coloured the paper from scratch. The irises are in full bloom in my garden, and have influenced the colour scheme on this card. Although I now realise a hint of mustard might have provided a little contrast.
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Stamps: Paper Artsy - mini 12, travel plate 4; HA screen background.
Inks: Adirondack Eggplant, Rueberry

11 comments:

Kathy said...

ooooh Lovely colours, I really like the muted, vintage look

Sheila said...

Fab....my favourite stamps and such a gorgeous colour.

Rhi said...

Beaututiful Ros, those Adirondack inks come in such fantastic colours. I so know what you mean about wanting to use embellied bits when you're told its not allowed, lol!

Rhi x

Sarah said...

Fab card! Wonderful colour, and great vintage look.

Pearl said...

lovely colour & vintage ideas ! very unique !


smiles, pearl

Lythan said...

Really lovely card Ros

Gillian said...

GORGEOUS!!!!!... what a beautiful card Ros... love that image, you've used it perfectly!

Wendy - Anntaurus said...

Fab card - love the colour and a fab vintage feel.

Paula J Atkinson said...

Beautiful. So delicate & pretty

Dolly Mixtures said...

Perfect monochromotic look with the shades of purple.

Angelnorth said...

This is beautiful, lovely soft colour combo and all the elements hang together really well.