Wednesday, February 19, 2014

the Card Concept - Challenge #4 - Use a Floral Theme






Welcome to Challenge #4 at the card Concept Challenge!

First and foremost, a HUGE THANK YOU for your support of this new challenge! We had 140 amazing entries for Challenge #3! Do you know how tough it was to select just one card? Let me tell you folks, it was really, REALLY hard!.

My card was relatively quick & simple to create (Silhouette cut file). The toughest part was finding a sentiment that worked well with the graphic design of the flower. I added three small seed pearls to the flower which I feel are subtle enough for a sympathy card and nice & tidy for a clean & graphic design.

I am so excited about the theme of  this challenge! Seeing another 140+ entries with beautiful flowers gracing the card fronts will be a lovely distraction from the  4 - 5 foot snow banks currently in our back yard!

Happy crafting!

17 comments:

  1. I agree with Ardyth. This is a soft and lovely card, perfectly done for sending sympathies. The little pearls are just the right accent for this too. Wonderful! : ) Bev

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  2. So striking, Geri. So to the point and perfect. It touches the heart. Hugs, Darnell

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  3. Great sympathy card, Geri - they're always the hardest to do. I like the added seed pearls - nice touch.

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  4. So lovely, Geri ... the clean black on white bloom is beautiful, perfectly complimented by the seed pearls and wonderfully balanced with the sentiment! Perfect all round! Anita :)

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  5. Well, you know, with inspiration like this, it's no wonder there are so many people playing!! Another absolutely gorgeous creation, Geri! I love a card that evokes an emotion, and with this one, you can just feel the love and support that would go with it. Beautiful! The pearls finished it off perfectly!

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  6. Oh my...sigh....the others have eloquently shared the powerful essence of your card, so I'll second, third and fourth their perspectives! Beautiful, evocative, simple, stunning: a perfect sympathy card. The pearls add such a special touch; another sign of your ability to know precisely what to add, when and where, to add impact. Fabulous! I am sooooo excited about your trip west and our visit! Only two more weeks...yayyyy!!!! Hugs~c

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  7. I too, love this card! Do you have a link to Silhouette cut file, or the name to search for in the Silhouette Online Store? I have done an extensive search and can't seem to locate this!

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  8. I agree with everyone else, Geri...just simple and lovely in every way!

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  9. Geri this is fabulous, I am in love with your dramatic die cut flower!

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  10. wow...love your striking flower and in black no less. This is amazing and a beautiful sympathy card.

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  11. Geri, I noticed your card right away. In fact, it was this card what inspired me to go on a different direction with the floral theme. Thanks so much for your warm visit. I enjoy reading your comments and appreciate you stopping by greatly! Have the nicest of days!

    gracielliedesign dot blogspot dot com

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  12. I am slow around blogland ... just checked out the DT cards last night for this challenge! Really love how you added the pearls on your black flower. Such a nice way to give it a little something extra while still being tasteful for the occasion. Wonderful card, Geri!

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  13. Geri, that flower is so striking! Wonderful choice in fonts...works so well with the style! Stay warm! Sounds like we are in for another cold weekend :)

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  14. What a gorgeous sympathy card. It is pretty and understated, and just perfect.

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