Welcome to week 9 of our 2021-22 Colour Creations blog hop! We are showcasing Calypso Coral, from the subtles collection.
My Calypso Coral card showcases a FREE product from the upcoming SALE-a-bration catalogue, available from 3rd August. The Summer Shadow dies are free with any purchase of $180 and there are 11 dies in the pack.
Although 3 of the 11 Summer Shadow dies die cut the flower and sprig images from the Shaded Summer stamp set (p75 of the annual Catalogue) I’ve deliberately made a card that uses the other 9 dies to show why these dies are still worth getting even if you don’t own the Shaded Summer stamp set.
My card design was inspired by a gorgeous card that Artisan Design team member, Martin Stone, made using the now retired Brushed Blooms bundle. As well as using different dies for my card, I’ve changed his Night of Navy card base to Basic Black and used different colours for my flowers and leaves: Calypso Coral, Petal Pink and Old Olive.
The white dots on the Basic Black layer were made with the Chalk Pen and the sentiment is from the Shaded Summer stamp set.
These Summer Shadow dies would also be perfect for the die inlay technique or they could also be used in a single layer, instead of layered as I’ve done on this card. I’ve used the smaller flower and leaf dies to adorn the back of my envelope.
When I made this card I just wasn’t happy with it but I couldn’t work out what I needed to fix. After I slept on it I realised the middle of the flowers needed another colour and the Matte Black dots were the perfect embellishment to finish my card. Embellishments really can make or break a card!
Now it’s time to hop on over to our next participant, Rachel Palmieri . I can’t wait to see what she’s made this week!
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Catherine Proctor – you are here!
Your card looks amazing. The colours really pop on the basic black background.
This is beautiful Cathy, and although I have those dies, I hadn’t yet noticed the potential it has. Thanks for opening my eyes.
Catherine, this card is simply gorgeous! I love everything about it. The flowers and leaves really ‘pop’, and I love those chalk pen dots!
Cathy you are right embellishments can make a card and the addition of your just finishes it off beautifully. such a lovely dramatic card. No creative block there!
You did it – a gorgeous card with the dramatic black background! I love how this looks with these dies that I didn’t give any thought towards, as I didn’t have the coordinating stamp set – you have now put doubts in my mind to take another look at them 😉
Gorgeous card, I love the colours you’ve used on the black background and the pop of black matte dots finishes it off nicely.
I love the black card front! It just makes those flowers pop.
Cathy love how you have placed the die cut flowers and leaves onto the black background. I don’t use the chalk pen often enough and a great idea to use on this card.
OMG, so pretty!! I love everything about this card, but those cute white dots are completely adorable!
Striking card Catherine. I have no idea what you were worried about. Will now be going back to the catalogue and brochure to check out these stamps and dies. You are such an enabler.
See – you do amazing things, even when you think you have a creative block! I love this card, Cathy, and I think you have convinced me I need these stamps and dies. The white dots in the background look great, and Matte Black Dots make everything better. 🙂
Stunning card Catherine, the calypso coral and petal pink look amazing on the black background!