I decided to play along with Papertrey's challenges today -- I couldn't resist the first one, as soon as I saw it, I knew what I wanted to do. The challenge is a Japanese influence on your project. Out on a Limb is one of my most FAVORITE PTI sets, and it hasn't seen ink in quite some time.
So I dusted it off, and got to work. I went out and found a "Japanese Font" for free on the internet -- so I hope it is accurate, and that I'm not offending the Japanese culture here, LOL. It says "Happy Birthday" down the side. I kept my project to 3 simple colors, black, red and white.
I put my branches and flowers, and thought about leaving it, but decided to make some paper lanterns. I stamped a piece of white CS with the branch and flowers images, and then ran it through my crimper (which I haven't used in about 3 years or more, LOL) then I punched out some circles (1" and 3/4") and used pop dots to adhere them to my card front. Finished off the flower centers with some stickles.
I'm glad I got to play along -- I hope I get time to do all of the challenges...they're great!
Thanks for stopping by!
Supplies:
Stamps: Out on a Limb Revised, Mixed Messages
Ink: Palette Black, Pure Poppy, Fresh snow
Paper: Select white, true black, pure poppy
Accessories: Punches, dimensionals
9 comments:
This is sooo lovely!!! Delicate and simple...I love it!
Your card is beautiful!! Good luck with your little ones so you can play along with the other challenges!
I love the overall look. The lanterns are a great idea. I've never had a crimper, but used one a few weeks ago making cards with friends....they give such a fun look. Glad your kiddos cooperated for card time!
Oh I love this card. Will have to 'steal' your fabulous idea for the lanterns - love how they pop out!
Nice - very oriental!
Love the paper lanterns. Beautiful card!
Love your paper lanterns! Beautiful job!
Great use of out on a limb as well. Great take on the Japan challenge.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
I love this! So pretty...and you used one of my all time PTI favorites!! I love how you printed the sentiment in Japanese too. You rocked this challenge! :o)
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