Seize the Birthday #298-Kraft and Red is the latest challenge and this is my 2nd attempt at a card. For the first time in long while, I actually ditched the 1st try. Although this is certainly better, I’m not sure I like it that much.
The MFT die used is a new one that I got on sale at our local craft store last week. The central portion is a background die, called floating hearts from SSS, that I cut and glued inside. Before I glued anything I used Barn Door ink and sponged over the birthday section and then the background piece. Using clear embossing I heat set it all. The inside section was created with a bit of fiddling and finessing. When satisfied I added the entire piece to the card front. The red border at the bottom is from ribbon strip dies and these pieces were gifted it to me by a stamping buddy. She sent a lot (a long time ago already) and I’m slowly using them up. Gems are from my stash. My reds match better under normal light although they are slightly different in tone.
I am not a person who likes browns and beiges so although I admire cards done on Kraft CS, I don’t use it very often myself. That is probably why I’m not sure I like this card.
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Nice card and would be perfect for Valentine’s Day as well.
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The die is awesome! The red/kraft looks great together for your card.
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I love the focal die cut you created by combining two different dies. Nice use of your ribbon die cut as well.
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Thanks. I actually bought this die because of something you have that is similar. That company doesn’t ship to Canada.
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How creative to combine two dies to make this card. I think it is CAS and could be for masculine Valentines day card. Thanks for joining in the fun at Seize the Birthday challenge.
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Love the shine on your focal image!!! And very clever to combine two dies to look as one. Very pretty Johanna! Thanks so much for playing with our colors at Seize the Birthday!
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Your center piece is great. It’s good with just the two colors, but I bet adding some texture to the kraft with embossing, piercing, or even tone on tone stamping would have made you like it more.
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You are right, and I thought of it after the fact. Glad you like it though.
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Love the die cut and the red & kraft are such a great colour combination x
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Very nice card. Love the center die cut and sparkle.
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So glad that you joined us for a challenge that put you out of your comfort zone! It’s a lovely card – that die was a great choice for the red part of the challenge. Thanks for entering this great card at Seize the Birthday.
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