Well a challenge is, more often than not, exactly that and this is what I found with this weeks Casual Fridays which is to use Rub-ons or Stickers on your cards. I don't own many rub-ons and those I do are as old as the dinosaurs (well nearly) and are a little perished to say the least and don't 'RUB ON' ... Grrrrrr
So finally, after many trials and lots of errors, I arrived at this card ...
The swirls are Making Memories rub-ons and I've embellished them with liquid pearls and pink gemstones, the flower is also a MM rub on which has been cut out on pink card, shaded with coloursoft pencils and stickles added to the stamens then raised up on foam squares.
Sorry about the picture , I can assure you we don't live in a crooked house ..... yet !!!
It's growing on me, probably because it's a 'colour splash' colour scheme, which is one of my faves. I'm entering it into The Play Date Cafe and St Lukes Charity Card Challenge too as they have colour splash challenges running at the moment :)
Thank you so much for visiting , I love to read your comments X
Glad you persevered because this is gorgeous! Love this swirls and the pop of pink with the flower. :) I'm off to try this challenge myself now!
ReplyDeleteJenny that is a very pretty shade of pink as your colour splash! Sweet CAS card :) Thanks for playing along at the Play Date Cafe!
ReplyDeleteJenny - this is just lovely, the pink flower really pops off the page and I do like the very elegant swirls. Thanks for playing along with St Luke's Charity Card Challenge! Next month - you'll be doing an inspiration one!!
ReplyDeleteYou've made a beauty Jenny! Love the pink and white against the black background. Vx
ReplyDeleteSo bold! Love this!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. I like what you did to the flower. i would not have thought to cut the flower out AND embellish it. Very clever, glad you found rub-ons that work...
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Valerie
ReplyDeleteFab card Jenny, such a gorgeous design and great colours. Not sure if I'll manage this challenge, keep thinking about it but nothing's grabbing me yet! Lisa x
ReplyDeleteLove what you have done with the flower and the pink is so pretty with black....thank you for joining us over at St Lukes. Please come back again.
ReplyDeleteAnne
Oooooh - doesn't this just POP with the black? Nicely done!!! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove the card! The pink realy pop's off the card!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny, Gorgeous card, love the pink against the black, classic:0) Oh I've liked Paper Smooches for a long while, they're soo cute but I've really loved seeing your wonderful creations and you inspired me to buy some more, clever girl:0) I have the Chubby Chums set too, love 'em. I hope you enjoy the PTI set, I've struggled a bit with them but that's probably me! I'd love to hear how you get on with them, Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful, CAS design! LOVE how you've dressed up those flourishes! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!
ReplyDeleteYour added touches have really made the rub-ons work beautifully Jenny. Great card :)
ReplyDeleteThis card really packs a punch! Love those liquid pearl highlights with that fab flower!
ReplyDeleteI do detest the pesky little blighters ! Have not managed to make anything rub on yet !Your card is fabulous, pink and black an awesome combination, another classy card from you.
ReplyDeleteMarie
I'm laughing here, I too have some dinosaurs of rubons! But it is nice to use up your stash and end up with a cool card like this one! Thanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! Great job with the pink flower!
ReplyDeleteJenny, this is awesome! I love how you added those little fabulous touches with the liquid pearls. Gorgeous. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the papers and layout and the image is adorable. Well, it is sweet images and great colour scheme. Those curves are beautiful and awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Love the bold look with the black base...just gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteArlene.
Beautiful colours Jenny...a really striking card - gorgeous! Sarah x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and dramatic. A gorgeous design.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Jenny. You did fantastic with your rub-on's! I'm in awe. I hate the things! I almost ruined my last card trying to rub-on a sentiment. I ended up having to cover it over with a sentiment stamped onto a scrap of card xx
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is beautiful.. that pink just pop's right off the page.. :) great job! love your use of color.. hugs
ReplyDeleteJenny, clearly you are inspired by challenging challenges because this turned out stunningly beautiful! I love your innovative take on adding pearls and gems to the swirl, and that amazing pop of pink against the black is delicious! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!!
ReplyDeleteI love your big flower, it's fab! Great use of rub ons too! Thanks for playing along with us over at the Play Date Cafe this week!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Jenny! It's CAS at its best. I love the pale pink and white on black.
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty, Jenny. I love the pink and white against the black. A real stand-out.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Love the pink against the black, very striking. Thanks for sharing with us at St Lukes Charity Card Challenge.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx