11 Apr 2017

Welcome Spring Card - April Elemental Challenge at Daring Cardmakers



Packer (Crafting Quine) for the Daring Cardmakers April 2017 Elemental Challenge


Hiya, I have something new for you today. I've been loving the challenges over at Daring Cardmakers, but find the weekly deadline a little tight to fit in with my other crafting commitments. However, I was so taken with the April Elemental Challenge that I dropped everything to make this card. It will also double as an Easter card for my Mum, so I didn't feel in the least guilty.




These are the photos from the Elemental Challenge. I love the colour and image selection, just right for Spring and Easter cards.

I firstly selected to make some daisies from Vellum with added pink tips. I used the 'Print & Cut' facility to make these from a digital file on my Silhouette Cameo (Lori Whitlock's 12-Petal Flowers). Daisy was my Gran's first name, so they hold a special place in my heart.

Welcome Spring vellum daisy card. Designed by Janet Packer (Crafting Quine) for the Daring Cardmakers April 2017 Elemental Challenge.


I added some centres cut from yellow felt - they reflect the colour and fluffiness of the duckling.

Packer (Crafting Quine) for the Daring Cardmakers April 2017 Elemental Challenge


Then it was out with the distress inks and a bit of smooshing and flicking to make the double watercolour background. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy using wet colour (and also how stained my fingers get too).

Packer (Crafting Quine) for the Daring Cardmakers April 2017 Elemental Challenge


I hand cut the stems and then adhered them to the card, and added a tiny bow of twine (another element from the inspiration).

Finally I added a sentiment in teal metallic vinyl (a free file from the Silhouette Design Store from a few week's ago). I just removed some of the bits that I didn't want by ungrouping and releasing its compound path.


Packer (Crafting Quine) for the Daring Cardmakers April 2017 Elemental Challenge


I hope you like the card, I certainly enjoyed making it, and enjoyed the Daring Cardmakers challenge too.



16 comments:

Jackie T said...

Hi Janet this is a gorgeous card those flowers are stunning and I love the background you have created. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Kathy said...

Lovely The daisies are so gorgoeus. It's great to see you joining in with us Thanks for joining in with The Daring Cardmakers his week.

Janet Packer said...

Thanks Jackie - I think the background was my favourite part.

Janet Packer said...

Thank you Kathy - it was a fun challenge!

Linda Simpson said...

I love the background and daisies on this Janet, A beautiful card.
Hugs
Linda xxx

KarinsArtScrap said...

Janet is't very beautiful and great background
Gr Karin

Laine said...

So sweet and very pretty!
xx

Shabneez said...

So glad you joined in with us at The Daring Cardmakers. Love your card and especially that background - inks are so much fun, if a little messy! Shabneez xxx

Unknown said...

So gorgeous Janet, a perfect fit for this challenge and really pretty. Cathy x

Handmade by Natty said...

Oh wow! What a fantastic take on our April elements - I love all the vibrant colour you've injected into the background. It's the perfect depiction of Spring! :D Thanks for playing along with the Daring Cardmakers this week. :D

Jan said...

Lovely card and Tut xx Jan

Holley (Tondre) Barnhart said...

Heat background abd lovely flowers

Holley (Tondre) Barnhart said...

Great background

Amber said...

This is just SHOUTING "Spring" - love the color! Fab!
Amber
foreverambersart.blogspot.ca

Janet Packer said...

Thank you all for your lovely comments. Cardmaking is my first love (crafting-wise), but I'm usually working on some other crafting project. Note to self, 'Make more cards'!

Tracy Welham said...

Gorgeous, fabulous background. Creative Blessings, Tracy x