It's been a while since I played along with the Paper Craft Crew. But then that's why I left the Design Team. I had so many things going on in my life. Well, time to have fun and "live life with zest".
When I think of fun in the backyard, I usually think about having some fresh lemonade. (Spiked or not depends on the occasion). With this new catalogue's great stamps, creating something that really looks like a glass of lemonade was super easy. I simply reached for the Lemon Zest set and the Coffee Cafe bundle. On their own or combined, these are such fun to use.
I had found, among the piles of papers I've gone through lately, some DSP which really caught my eye. Imagine how thrilled I was to be able to use it with this card. First, however, I reached for my new Tim Holtz Oxide Inks and played with that DSP a bit. Using the Fossilized Amber and the Vintage Photo, I managed to make the DSP even better. How great is that!
I used Heavy Whisper White for my base and then a skinny layer of Basic Grey. My glass has some shine because I simply had to cover it with some Crystal Effects.
And there you have it, my fun drink for my summer BBQ. I hope you'll take time to check out the other cards at the Paper Craft Crew Challenge.
I was thrilled to hear that I was among the Top Picks for this challenge.
This is an amazing card, Heidi. That background...wow! However you created it and the other elements on the card, the result is something unique.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words, Kathy.
DeleteYou did a fabulous job with your tall refreshing glass of lemonade. Gosh the glass looks so real as do the lemons. I've not ever heard of crystal effects. Also while here I noticed your side bar with the stamped rock.. LOVE it.. cause it's mixing two of my favorite things.. rocks and stamps.. yay. pjs-projects.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, PJ. Crystal effects is like a shiny glaze which one can paint over an item. It's called a lot of other names by manufacturers other than Stampin' Up! I really have enjoyed stamping on rocks. It's a challenge but the results can really be WOW.
DeleteWhat a fabulous card, Heidi! I love the lemons, the ice cubes and the beautiful background!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Mia. It was fun deciding what elements to add to the card.
DeleteGreat use of the lemon stamp Heidi. This is fantastic. Thanks for joining us this week at the Paper Craft Crew. Carolyn xx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Carolyn. That lemon bundle is so versatile and fun to use.
DeleteHeidi, WOW! Stunning card and love the background and use of Oxide Inks. Thanks for playing along with the Paper Craft Crew. Your card was selected as a top pick for PCC254
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Pam. It was a fun card to create. And thank you very much for choosing it as a top pick.
DeleteWhat a fabulous card. Your background is amazing.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the gloss on your lemonade.
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