Hello everyone and welcome...
Today is the 25th of the month and that means Papertrey Ink Blog Hop day. It is always so wonderful to hop around and see the amazing work from all the participants.
Here is the inspiration photo. I have to tell you, I struggled with this one. I finally decided to pick apart elements of the photos to use as well as certain colours.
I have an affinity for little houses in design so I immediately knew that would play a part in my card. I also liked the tree/leaf elements and that striking blue and the softer peachy colour.
So...here is my card.
I have used a sheet of Bitty Baby Blessings pattern paper to cover an A2 card. Then I cut out the Quilted Tag Sale die from watercolour paper and washed on some of those delicious peachy tones.
Over that I have used one of the houses from Boards & Beams. This was cut using the die, also from watercolour paper. I used Zig Clean Colour markers to colour it in. I was trying for a very loose effect, almost not quite finished, which I have found is much more difficult to achieve than my normal method of colouring, but it seemed to be in keeping with the photos.
I have used the branches from Spring Woods in several clusters top and bottom tucked in under the house which is on foam tape. In the background are a few sprigs from Stitched Sentiments in the same blue tones as the house.
I used one of the Tiny Tags dies at the top with the sentiment, also from Boards & Beams, and topped it off with a soft bow in the same peachy colour.
Thank you so much for making my blog one of your stops along the way today. Your comments mean the world to me and I enjoy reading each and every one of them. Enjoy the rest of the hop as I will be doing myself. Cheers.
Melanie
Today is the 25th of the month and that means Papertrey Ink Blog Hop day. It is always so wonderful to hop around and see the amazing work from all the participants.
Here is the inspiration photo. I have to tell you, I struggled with this one. I finally decided to pick apart elements of the photos to use as well as certain colours.
I have an affinity for little houses in design so I immediately knew that would play a part in my card. I also liked the tree/leaf elements and that striking blue and the softer peachy colour.
So...here is my card.
Over that I have used one of the houses from Boards & Beams. This was cut using the die, also from watercolour paper. I used Zig Clean Colour markers to colour it in. I was trying for a very loose effect, almost not quite finished, which I have found is much more difficult to achieve than my normal method of colouring, but it seemed to be in keeping with the photos.
I have used the branches from Spring Woods in several clusters top and bottom tucked in under the house which is on foam tape. In the background are a few sprigs from Stitched Sentiments in the same blue tones as the house.
I used one of the Tiny Tags dies at the top with the sentiment, also from Boards & Beams, and topped it off with a soft bow in the same peachy colour.
Melanie
Such a lovely card! Love those soft colors and beautiful design.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card.. Love the sentiment and your color and design. The house is so inviting
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Melanie! So soft and pretty and I love that bow...makes me think "Melissa"!! :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet, Melanie. Love the stamps/dies you combined and also the pretty colors and bow!
ReplyDeleteWow! The colors from the inspiration photo look much better when softened. What a great idea. Your card is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis card is such a uniquely lovely interpretation of Serra's art. And your sweet home image stands out with layers of lovely branches and bow. Outstanding!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card! It's nice to see someone using the Boards & Beams set again.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand the struggle. You chose beautifully. It is a lovely card.
ReplyDeleteBoards and beams is one of my all time favorite sets! You have used it with your color interpretation and choice of papers marvelously, love it all!!
ReplyDeleteOh, my, you're another Melissa! What a beauty of a card!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is such a sweet take on the house inspiration!
ReplyDeleteMelanie, your card is so soft and pretty! I love everything about it. Your house is just perfect in front of all the gold and peach background and love that bow on top!
ReplyDeleteLove your soft take on the color scheme!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! Well done! It doesn’t look like you struggled at all. I’m curious about your blog title, as my DH is from England, and his name is Bob.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Melanie! Love the beautiful blue home and the fancy bow! Great take on the challenge!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card! The colors are dreamy! I love this interpretation
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery Pretty!
ReplyDeleteMelanie, this is definitely a Melissa-inspired card with all your layers, textures and pretty bow! Awesome card and appreciate your sweet comments on my blog. Cheers to you, too!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness--probably my favorite card in the hop! Gorgeous, creative use of an inspiration I found very challenging! The bow is incredible!
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