Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Merci

Hello, blog friends! Just wanted to stop by and share a card I made for Lawnscaping Challenge #16!


I sure do LOVE the "idea" of one-layer cards because they don't require any extra postage, but I have to admit I find it SOOO challenging to design them. So, I was really happy to see that the most recent Lawnscaping Challenge was all about one layer cards! Such a great way to practice!


I die cut some clouds (MFT), used them as masks, and sponged on some distress ink to create the sky. Next I stamped the dragonfly from "Critters in the Forest" (Lawn Fawn) and colored her with Copic Sketch Markers. I stamped "Merci" (which was a free sentiment I received with one of my Lawn Fawn orders) and colored the flower orange. Then, I used a black fine tip marker to draw the little trail connecting the sentiment to the dragonfly. Afterwards I felt like the card still needed a little something, so I outlined my clouds with a Quickie Glue Pen (Sakura) and added some Extra Fine Sparklets Glitter (DeNami Design).

What do you think???

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9 comments:

Theresa said...

Lisa this is just too cute!! Love the sky and the dragonfly is just awesome.

Karen B. said...

I think this is AWESOME and so eye catching! I can't believe it is one layer.

Tenia Nelson said...

super duper cuteness!!!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Fabulous, I also find one layer cards challenging... it always take more paper b/c you can't hide the mistakes.

Alice said...

love the simplicity of this, Lisa! so cute and love the pop of colors on the dragonfly!

Laurel Beard said...

What do I think? I think this card is adorable! Love the beautiful sky scene you have created here and outlining the clouds were brilliant! :) Thanks for joining us at Lawnscaping and taking on the one layer challenge! You rocked it!

Laurie said...

Omg!! You are right! They do look so much alike! Great minds think alike, right girly? ;) I love love how you glittered the clouds! So super cute!!

Brandi said...

This is so cute!

Andrea M said...

I LOVE the airy feel of this card GF!!! WOWZAS! This is one layer fabulousness!