My friend Linda asked me to make a card to go with some mugs she's giving to a friend. The mugs are from Anthropologie and look like this:
I am so happy she gave me my first commissioned job!
During the one free day I had this past week, I came up with this:
I used two Stampin' Up! sets: Vintage Vogue and Charming.
Each of the flowers was stamped and cut out, then attached to the white layer, which had already been stamped with a flower/vine from Charming.
The Pals Paper Arts inspiration photo...
also helped inspire the design of my card. Their challenge is to use flowers.
And at Etsy Inspired, I chose this trim
from the shop, Creating Is Fun. The navy color and shape of the trim remind me of the border I created at the top and bottom of the card.
It felt WONDERFUL to create a card and get paid for it! Thank you, Linda!
Colleen
Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Charming by Stampin' Up!
Paper: white by PTI, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Not Quite Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise
Other: bling, dimensionals, Stampamajig
I am so happy she gave me my first commissioned job!
During the one free day I had this past week, I came up with this:
I used two Stampin' Up! sets: Vintage Vogue and Charming.
Each of the flowers was stamped and cut out, then attached to the white layer, which had already been stamped with a flower/vine from Charming.
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| The inside of the card. |
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| The envelope reminds me of pottery my husband and I bought in Spain in 2002. |
also helped inspire the design of my card. Their challenge is to use flowers.
And at Etsy Inspired, I chose this trim
from the shop, Creating Is Fun. The navy color and shape of the trim remind me of the border I created at the top and bottom of the card.
It felt WONDERFUL to create a card and get paid for it! Thank you, Linda!
Colleen
Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Charming by Stampin' Up!
Paper: white by PTI, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Not Quite Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise
Other: bling, dimensionals, Stampamajig
What a gorgeous card!!! tfs!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous how it coordinates with the gift! Just gorgeous for sure!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely ADORE this set and never tire of it. You have used it fabulously on this card, Colleen! Congrats on the first commissioned card too :)
ReplyDeleteColleen, what a fantastic job you did! The inside is just as pretty as the front of the card! Then the envelope too?!?!?! Wow, I am impressed! They do remind me of the Spanish pottery. For a reward, I would have told her I wanted one of the cups! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteChris R. from Iowa
You've done a fantastic job, making a gorgeous card that goes beautifully with the mugs. Love it! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty, love it!
ReplyDeleteEKK! Awesome matching card for those mugs!
ReplyDeleteLOVE how you were inspired--and found flowers and inks that match perfectly! LOVE this card--love that you decorated the inside and out! LOVE LOVE LOVE:)
ReplyDeletePerfection in every detail and it's GORGEOUS!Wow!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Colleen, what wonderful inspiration from a cup!! And those flower stamps match it perfectly, a wonderful card.
ReplyDeleteHope you are well and enjoying the weekend, xx
Coleen that card goes perfectly with the cup. How pretty those flowers are. The colors are such a winning combination. Beautifully crafted.
ReplyDeleteBear Hugs,
Carol :O}
LOVE the inspired card, Colleen! Beautiful work you do! Thank you so much for joining the fun with us at Etsy Inspired Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWow, how fun for you, Colleen! What gorgeous cups to be inspired by! Looks like you had fun creating and finished with a card with amazing color...LOVE IT! Take care...hugs!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards,beautiful colors. Janny
ReplyDeleteHi - I was the card receiver:) It is completely lovely. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteColleen, this card is absolutely a beauty. So colorful..just a day brightener. Your mojo was working overtime on this one. I love the borders. Wow!
ReplyDeleteWow - great job Colleen. I think it complements that mug perfectly!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation---your friend will love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is great Colleen! It matches the mug perfectly! Love all the flowers too!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, you nailed it! Gorgeous card and you used one of my most favorite stamp sets! Terrific job!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at PPA this week!
This is a great use of this stamp set! I love the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteHi Colleen
ReplyDeleteWanted to let you know that I have been following your blog daily for months. Your work inspires me. I have been making cards for 8 years and love it.
Your card is delightful.
You deserve to celebrate.
Thanks Diane
So pretty Colleen. Love the colors and those flowers. One of my fav sets. :o)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inspired design. Love the flowers. So glad to see you playing with us this week at Etsy Inspired. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, Colleen! You captured the essence of the card perfectly!
ReplyDeleteYou never seem to stop amazing me with how perfect your inspirations match your designs! WOW WOW WOW! Thinking of you all the time! I have been super busy, so I have not been on much, but still thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win with this card at Pals Paper Arts. I knew it was a winner!
ReplyDeleteLovely Colleen!! This is a winner and goes PERFECTLY with that mug! I think it will be a hit! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Colleen! LOVE the way your beautiful, color choices POP on that bright white background! Yummy!
ReplyDeleteColleen, this card is absolutely AMAZING!! What a perfect match for those beautiful mugs. And for a commissioned project?? Woo hoo for you!! You must feel terrific to have put together such an outstanding creation. And I adore that matching envelope. Great work, my friend!!
ReplyDeleteThe top card is getting bookmarked and added to my "try this" tag list. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteLove this mug inspired card and have linked it up on Practical Scrappers. Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeletePerfect take. I love Anthropologie and that's saying something cause I'm an Aussie. I managed to visit a US store last year and I was in heaven.
ReplyDeleteSo, so fab!!! That card is perfect with the Anthropologie mug, I love it! We have an Anthropologie in London, and you never know, we may get one in Manchester in years to come. I'd be in there all the time!!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitly one of the loveliest cards I have seen this Spring and what a great copy of the inspiration too!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite!!!!
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