oPpOsiTeS...

Life is about opposites... up and down, good and bad, right and wrong, etc. So, this will be my concept this week. Two cards have been created using the same rubber stamp - Alota 'Girl with Doll'. Card 1 is about happiness, while Card 2 portrays sadness/illness. Come on and let's explore...

Card 1

This card had a black contrast background, subsequently accentuated with 'Nonsense - Jingle-Jangle Paper' from We R Memory Keepers (White Out Collection). Then embroidery threads (DMC 819 - light baby pink and DMC 899 - medium rose) were knotted at 2/3 of the card height. Alota, stamped on white card stock and pencil-coloured in warm tones, was then stuck on. She was also showing some sign of distressed by using Distress Ink 'Old Paper'. This was done to complement the 'White Out Collection' used. The finishing touches included multi-colour gemstones (by Anita's) on opposite corners and the sentiment 'Wishing you every happiness' adhered with 3D foam stickers. The sentiment was stamped using Heartfelt Basics (by Papertrey Ink) onto shiny card stock in Memento inks.

 Card 2

'Sweet Floral' (by Colorbok) and 'Scattered Clouds' (by We R Memory Keepers - 72 & Sunny Collection) were used as backgrounds. The 'Scattered Clouds' was trimmed with 'Pointy #1 Frame' (by Go Kreate). Alota, stamped onto scalloped white card stock and pencil-coloured in cooler shades, was then stuck on. The card was then finished with yellow satin ribbon (by Dovecraft), grey clouds (adhered using 3D foam stickers) and sentiment 'Hope you are feeling better' (by Papertrey Ink - 'Everday Button Bits').

So, what do you think? Opposites or not? :)

jUst pUrrFeCt...

This week, I am feeling adventurous, looking to try a new technique (i.e. colour-embossing). I was slightly apprehensive initially as there could be discoloration on the embossing folder if things were to go wrong. However, all went well and we have 'Just Purrfect' this week.

For the colour-embossing technique, the embossing folder (Cuttlebug 'Kimmy Luvs') was first inked in Memento Lady Bug and then embossed onto a white cardstock to give red-bordered loves. This was then framed by a deep brown cardstock to give a highlight feature. Next, a feline (by We R Memory Keepers - Tiffany Collection 'Purrfect clear stamps') was inked in Memento Tuxedo Black and pencil-coloured. She was then accessorised with multi-colour gemstones (by Anita's) around the cat collar and blue gemstones for the eyes. The feline was then stuck onto the embossed love frame with 3D foam stickers.

The card was assembled as follow: Pink/brown stripy ribbon (by American Crafts Premium Ribbon) to create a L-shape border, which was then accessorised with a 1.5 cm love brad and 7 gemstones (colour-coordinated with the feline's collar). The framed feline was then positioned in the middle, with a 'just purrfect' phrase adhered to the top as a final touch.

So, for a perfect one, with all my love...