- Less is More - LIM106 - to make a one layer card with a music theme
- CAS-ual Fridays - CFC89 - to use a love song title for inspiration
- MUSE - MUSE4 - to take inspiration from Therese Calvird's card
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - My Heart, Musical Backgrounds
Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black; Stampin' Up! - Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Hearts by Lori Whitlock (Cameo stencils); Cosmic Shimmer Mist - Purple Violet; Sakura Pigma Micron Black Pen; White Lustre card from stash
I took the song title "Love is in the Air" - John Paul Young (see the link to U-tube at the bottom of this post) as inspiration for the theme creating music balloons floating free in the air. From Therese's card I took the colours - I just love purple and green! And, of course, this is a one layer card.
I cut some hearts on my Cameo, placed a few on the top of my card and lightly misted with purple Cosmic Shimmer spray. Once dry, I removed the heart shape, placed the stencil over the heart and stamped the music background into the heart. I stamped the word "Love" in Memento ink and then wrote in the rest of the sentiment. I drew the balloon strings by hand. I have a small group three balloons in the distance - they are coving an "oops" moment with a bit of green ink!!
I have to admit that I'm not entirely happy with this card. I think there's a kernal of good idea here somewhere, but I don't think I quite got it right!! Still I've made it so I'll share it. I think I was a bit heavy handed with the misting. I'd like to have some constructive feedback on this one!
I decided to go back and draw around the heart shapes to give more definition to the music balloons! I think this works so much better. It's not perfect, but a huge improvement.
Here's that link to Love is in the Air!
That's all for now - see you soon!
10 comments:
Definitely the black border adds more definition, ties in better to the sentiment and the little black balloons (in my humble opinion!) I love these colours together - so fresh!
very clever use of your positive and negative die cuts! I do think it works better with the outlines around the hearts so that was a good call ;-)
Tara
It looks as though you had a lovely time with these Deborah!Love the colour combo too!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Hola Deb, ooh i remenber this song, i was a teenager good memeories:D...perfect card for this song, i think the hearts look better with the draw arround, well done Deb.
A warm hug from Palma
Such a beautiful card, with a perfectly spattered bg, I always end up with the biggest mess when I spatter, it's quite a stressful thing for me lol.
Thanks so much for taking the time to join us at Muse this week!
Super cute! What a unique and innovative card! :)
Lauren
http://landersoncraftydesigns.wordpress.com/
Adore the heart balloons.
This is a good idea Deborah - and yes I agree, the outlining of the balloons gives them much more definition.Vicky x
What a great song to choose and a great execution of the lyric! I think all it was missing was the heart balloons outlined, Deborah. They needed that definition so good call!
Happy belated Valentine's Day Deb! Love the music note heart shaped balloons!
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