... Well today they are because when I saw this week's Runway Inspired challenge, the black dot on the models t-shirt reminded me of the big flower in the set and today's card happened! Come and see:
I was really attracted to the blocky look of the outfit in the inspiration photo so I cut card stock and striped designer paper and arranged them as a background, rounding one corner to echo the model's shoulder.
The large flower from the Fabulous Florets set was stamped in black stazon ink and centred with a black brad before I attached it to the background. I needed a bold pink accent, so I cut a Melon Mambo tab using the free Sale-a-bration punch and tucked it under the Summer Starfruit layer.
The sentiment is from A Word For You - I liked the fine lines as a contrast to the bold shapes in the image. I really enjoyed making this card but it's not getting me sorted with Easter!
Here's what you'll need to make this card
Stamps: Fabulous Florets
Ink: Black stazon, Melon Mambo marker
Card stock: Whisper White, Summer Starfruit, scrap of Melon Mambo
Other: Petite Curly Label punch (Sale-a-bration freebie), Neutrals Patterns designer paper stack, black brad, corner rounder, stamp-a-majig
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Yesterday my oldest son accidentally dropped a large cube of melon on the floor while bringing it to the table and our cat Tuppence, aka Slayer of the Fiendish Fish Finger, pounced on it immediately. There followed a complete comedy where she tried to eat the slippery melon (I know - aren't cats supposed to be carnivorous?!) and only succeeded in pushing it around the kitchen floor with her tongue. Eventually she did manage to get a few bites out of it and, presumably finding it lacking in the meaty chunks department, abandoned it for the skivvy to clean up - hmmm, that'll be me then!
Have a lovely weekend and I'll see you very soon,
Vicky, this is simply perfection!!!! Love the colors and that design is a keeper for sure. LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteLynn
Gorgeous Vicky! Love the CAS style and a perfect stamp choice for the challenge.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Vicky love the black and yellow together...live the little sentiment stamp also
ReplyDeleteAnne
Fab-U-lous card, Vicky, it works perfectly!
ReplyDeleteWOW - what a smashing card and a BRILLIANT take on the Runway Inspiration photo. You are a STAR xxx
ReplyDeleteThis card is pure genius Vicky, I love it! Congrats on being showcased your card was lovely. I see Jenny was chosen too:)
ReplyDeleteVal x
What a great card - super layout and it looks quick and easy too but is very dramatic ! Thanks as always for the superb inspiration ! Hugs Jane x
ReplyDeleteSuperb card Vicky love the very contemporary lines. My cat was given some leftover prawns from the fish pie I was making, took a few chews and spat them out on the kitchen floor! She won't be getting them again.
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning ultra modern card Vicky, you've cracked the look perfectly.
ReplyDeleteGlad you know your place in the house rankings ;).
Have a good weekend xx
I love this card, Vicky - it's super-stylish (model-esque, even!) and I love the little flash of pink.
ReplyDeleteMy cats eat most things but draw the line at fruit. One of them had a good go at some left-over cauliflower cheese though, but probably for the cheese sauce rather than the cauliflower!
Btw - sorry to lower the tone (again...) but did you know that here in South Yorkshire, "tuppence" is the cutesie can't-say-the-real-word-to-children-apparently term people use for vagina? Thought that might make you chuckle - just don't tell Tuppence! xxxx
Only a true designer would see what inspired you Vicky, this is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Vicky and congratulations on being showcased on Less is More!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration pic, and I love the CAS design! Fab card Vicky!
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed how you can produce a card inspired by a fashion photo - amazing. I love the little pop of pink too, it really brings the card to life x x
ReplyDeleteHow I love that you left the flower un-colored! Just beautiful, Vicky! I also noticed the rounded corners and layering--love the details! So glad that you join the fun with us at Runway Inspired Challenge!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Vicky, so bold and crisp....love the patterns and that uncoloured flower :0)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
You've captured this challenge perfectly! Really nice!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a Fab card Vicky, and truely inspired how you made it match the picture perfectly.
ReplyDeleteMy dog (Monty) is also weird with his tastes.....he will do anything for a carrot!!
Bev x
I love the way you designed the focal image. The blocks of color look great with that unexpected pop of pink! Thanks so much for joining us on the Runway :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS!!! yes I really do, gorgeous dynamic card Vicky a true designer piece if ever I saw one and fit for the bestest and longest catwalk.
ReplyDeleteMarie