#1122 – The Card Chain Challenge August

PE: Top Addict at Addicted to Stamps and More!! Wow!!

Hello and welcome! I got to join the Card Chain Challenge again for the August challenge and today’s the reveal day. I got to send this card to Linda in Michigan.

The August challenge had the following options:

Colour Palette Option

(Exact matching is not required.)

Sketch Option

(Orient as desired.)

Theme Options: Tropical / Triangles / Friendship

Product / Technique Options: Paint / Stencilling

And here’s what I made –

I started with the embossed panel. I used a combination of inks to get the colors I needed, since I didn’t have the exact shades. I first applied the inks for the fuschia color on a cream card panel I had, then after the ink dried, I used the violet on one of the sides of the Simon Says Stamp Crimped Blossoms embossing folder and embossed it. I then trimmed it a bit, and frayed the edges using a pair of scissors.

I then cut out a piece of white cardstock using the coordinating die, blended in the tangerine color in the center using a brush, and then embossed it.

I also colored another panel using the same tangerine shade and then similar to to the embossed panel, frayed the edges using a pair of scissors. Finally, I adhered all the layers together along with the flower. I then added a bit of orange colored wax to match the tangeringe color on the raised bits of embossing in the panel and also the center of the flower.

For the sentiment, I first colored a panel using the same set of tangerine inks, let it dry and then stamped it with black ink using stamp from Pink Fresh Studio Delicate Wreath and Simon Says Stamp Loving Thoughts. I rounded the inner corners of the panel before adhering it to the card.

And that finishes my card. Unfortunately, I am yet to receive Patricia’s card. I’ll update the post when I do receive it. I received Patricia’s card on the 2nd of this month, but I was too busy to even photograph it. I finally had some time today, and here’s her beautiful card 🙂

I’m also joining these challenges –

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge: Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps and More challenge #500: Die cuts &/or Stencils

Timeout challenge #296: Friendship, Encouragement, Support

Checkout the entire chain of cardmakers who participated this time in the the Card Chain Challenge challenge blog. It’s so much fun to see what everyone in the chain has created; and inspiring too!

Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂