For her card, I decided to use this Orchid image from Flourishes which I colored using my Prismacolor pencils and baby oil. I also used my Spica glitter pen to add some subtle sparkle to the flowers.
It's a tri-fold card and I die-cut the opening with a Labels 9 Nestie. I think next time I'll use the smaller sized Nestie as this was just a shade too large. It cut too close to the top edge and kept wanting to bend right there. My OCD was really bothered but I finally said to heck with it and let it alone.
I then cut out the orchid image and adhered to the front to give it a 3D look.
And here's what it looks like opened up:
Anyone you know turning 29 again?
Im entering this card into the following challenges:
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #150: Create a tri-fold card
Outlawz Twisted Thursday: Punches and diecuts; use only 50% alcohol ink on your main image
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge #67 - Anything Goes. One tip I'd like to share is to use a bit of Scor-Tape when adhering ribbon to card. It keeps the ribbon nice and tight when you're tying the bow.
Stampalot January Challenge - Monochromatic
Supplies -
Stamps: Flourishes Orchids, PTI Big Birthday Wishes
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI - Stampers Select, Tri-Fold Card; SU! Designer Paper (sorry don't know the name)
Other Stuff: Prismacolor Pencils; Atyou Spica Glitter Pen; Black Rhinestones, PTI Plum Pudding Satin Ribbon, By the Numbers dies, Vineyard Impression Plate; Nesties Labels Nine; SU! Word Window Punch
Aloha Nadine! and Happy New Year! Wow, this is beautiful! Love the 3-D effect you created and the flowers are gorgeous. Your friend is going to love it. Thanks for the tip on the Scor tape. :)
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What a great card. Love the trifold.
ReplyDeleteLove your technique here. And when you open it, what a stunner! I love a big, bold graphic and your design just nails it. Great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh yes I've been turning 29 for a few years now...lol!
ReplyDeleteYou always create the most elegant cards! This is absolutely gorgeous!
This is amazing...such a great card ...
ReplyDeleteWhat an increadible card! You did such a great job colouring, and I love the window. TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Nadine. You do fantastic work with coloring. Thanks for the inspiration and idea on using the tri-fold cardstock I have. (P.S. I have turned 29 several times).
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the colors and you're coloring. The trifold is nice too! Have fun ! Do you still play Words With Friends?
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Sir Stampalot’s challenge with this great entry, good luck.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x
Beautiful card! Love the colour you've chosen for our monochrome challenge. Thank you for sharing it with us at Sir Stampalot this month, and good luck.
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Wowzer Nadine~
ReplyDeleteYou are are sure coming back with a bang on the New Year... Gorgeous girlfriend... love the pretty colored flowers and the detailing...
Wow! so beautiful! Thanks so much for entering your stunning creation into this months monochromatic challenge at Sir Stampalot and good luck!
ReplyDeleteStunning! Fantastic job. I am sure she will love it.
ReplyDeleteAng
Gorgeous card. Love the trifold and the purples.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your orchids are stunning, and I love the die cut opening and ribbon tied through an eyelet. Happy Birthday, Treslyn! I know she loved her card! Thanks for joining us at FTTC! ~Hugs, Cheryl
ReplyDeleteWhat a really beautiful creation Nadine and coloured perfectly with your Prismacolours.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at Stampalot Challenge this month, good luck and hope to see you again.
B x
WOW! What a stunning card! Love the beautifully colored Orchids! Great job with the trifold technique! Thanks for joining along with FTTC :)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and very imaginative creation. Thanks for joining us at SIR STAMPALOT this month.
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Oh my goodness Nadine this creation is magic. Wow. Gorgeous and unique. She'll flip over it. Thank you for visiting my blog today. I am happy to have come here and seen this gorgeous creation.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card with an awesome design, totally love the way you have done the ribbon through! Great tip!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in with us at Top Tip Tuesday Challenge this time, Hope you can come play again soon, hugs Samantha :0)
Happy New Year
Don't forget the challenges are Now fortnightly and you can enter 3 times each Challenge too! :0)
What an abso-purply perfect card w/ Wow! power. Lucky birthday girl! Live 29 forever!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Love the purples. Thanks for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday. Annette xx
ReplyDeleteTotally PURP-A-LICIOUS!!! Your friend will love this card too :) !!! Thanks for playing the FTTC with us...hugs ~S~
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! What a fabulous effect you have achieved with the flowers over the aperture - perfect! Great Top Tip too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us over at Top Tip Tuesday for our 'Anything Goes' Challenge.
Carol x
Oh My, isn't this just the loveliest new year creation? I simply adore your style and choice of colors too! Thanks so much for joining us here at Top Tip Tuesday challenge and I wish you to join us all year in 2012!
ReplyDeleteHugs and best wishes!
Tammy Louise
Lovely entry for our Monochromatic challenge
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!
Hugs
Francesca