Thursday, May 3, 2012

A Blog Named Hero Challenge #3 and SSS 3rd Birthday Challenge

At A Blog Named Hero the current challenge is to use a sentiment as something other than a sentiment:

Not the most creative idea but I randomly white embossed 2 sentiments from Hero Arts CG275 Birthday on the white panel to create a subtle background for my flower:


I die cut the flower stem using Cricut cart Kate's ABC's from Hero Arts Celadon layering paper.  Flower from Hero Arts CL495 Blossom Art was brown embossed three times on solid cs and pp and layered for dimension.  Banner was stamped with image from Hero Arts/Studio Calico ST508 My Happy in Ranger spiced marmalade distress ink and overstamped with one of the birthday sentiments used in the bg in SU chocolate chip ink.  Finished card off with Hero Arts clear gems.
Other Materials Used:  SU cs, ink and pp, My Mind's eye pp, W R Memory Keepers corner rounder, Signo white pigment ink pen

I'm also going to link this up to the Simon Says Stamp's 3rd Birthday Challenge and this month's Hero Arts Birthday and Color Challenge.

TFL and for all your comments! 

17 comments:

Cindy C. said...

The embossed bg turned very nicely! And I love that the flower stem is die cut and not layered.

Tina said...

Robin, your bg is fantastic. LOve how elegant it looks. Thanks for joining us at A Blog Named Hero.

GrammySue's Creations said...

Hi Robin, your card is adorable--I love the blue flower and love your background. Awesome work. Hugs to you.

Rosemary said...

your card is absolutely fabulous, robin!!! love the embossed background... super clever!

Michelle said...

What an awesome background you created, Robin! I love the elegance of white on white, but you also made it playful with a cool flower and banner! Love it!

Lisa said...

I love the subtle white bg on this Robin! The sprinkling of gems and die cut flower stem are perfect!!

Piali said...

Lovely card!!

Cecilia Hsieh said...

Lovely card Robin. The white embossed background looks great with the diecut stem!

Mary Dawn said...

beautiful card, Robin! thanks for playing along with our Challenge #3 at A Blog Named Hero

cheiron said...

I think it is a very creative idea! Love the white on white BG. Thanks for playing along with us at A Blog Named Hero!

joy said...

That was a brilliant idea to white emboss the sentiments, Robin! Your card is very pretty and quite classy.

Unknown said...

This card is FABULOUS! I love your background and that flower is awesome! Thanks for playing along! :)

Greta said...

Clever background, Robin! This card is really an eye-catcher!

Brenda said...

Well, I think it is a super idea Robin, it makes such a beautiful background for this gorgeous card! I love your flower!

Lucy Newton said...

Simply gorgeous!!!

Kristen said...

ooh i'm really liking this card. everything about is great!!

xo, Kristina
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Stop by and say hello!
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Chrissy Larson said...

So pretty! Love the words as the background!