I was creating a card the other day and accidentally had an "oops!" with my ink pad. Normally I would just start over, but this card was just about done and it was for a challenge over at The Play Date Cafe (check it out here). The colors for this challenge, amethyst, emerald and peridot, are absolutely beautiful. So rich and elegant.
After cutting the white cardstock for the sentiment, I inked it slightly to add some emerald color. After I stamped the sentiment, I dropped the stamp on the corner. It's hard to see the ink smudge (in the circle), but it's definitely there.
So I got creative, found some patterned paper with the above colors and created a small flower. Actually, I think it balances the card, so maybe this was meant to happen.
The card front is slightly smaller than the back, allowing the flower strip to show whether the card is open or closed.
When you have an "Oops!" -- get creative...add ribbon, a flower, a button, a bow, etc. You might be surprised how it enhances your card. Remember, there are no mistakes in cardmaking; it only means the card wasn't finished yet.
Items used:
Cardstock: Emerald, Peridot, White, Metallic Amethyst
Feathers
Spellbinders Die-Cut Labels Nine
Martha Stewart Flower Punch
EK Border Punch
Stampology Turquoise Ink Pad
JoAnn Purple Dye Ink Pad
Patterned Paper and Brad
Very pretty card! Love the feather! Thanks for playing at The Play Date Cafe.
ReplyDeletePretty! I love how the side strip still shows when it's closed, very unique! Thanks for playing along with us at The Play Date Cafe!
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