It gave me a chance to make a card for the CASology Challenge this week where their cue word is:
This was the hardest card I've EVER attempted before!! I wanted to keep it all one layer, so used my curved-stitched die from Pretty Pink Posh. I cut the first curve in all of the colours and then realised I would have to do it again under each curve to make a strip. I suddenly found that my 'eyeballing' of the depth of each strip wasn't the best AND if I got the curve in the wrong place, they wouldn't fit together. It was a nightmare!!
After getting the rainbow together and getting it glued to the top curve in the white cardstock, I tried to put the cut card from that curve underneath the rainbow and it wouldn't fit! So after much tracing, hand-cutting and regluing, I managed to get it all together as one layer. I absolutely love how it turned out but don't think I will ever do it again (unless I buy a rainbow die....).
The sentiment stamp is from Altenew 'Sohcahtoa' and managed to stop myself from adding any enamel dots as I thought the rainbow was enough.
I going to link this card to the Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge where their theme is 'Anything Goes'.
And will also link to the challenge at Addicted to Stamps # 106 where they also have an 'Anything Goes' theme.
I have another card to post and my first ever tag for a tag/card challenge, so will hopefully get to those soon. Lots of jobs to do after being away for the weekend!
Take care
Shona
Your persistence has paid off. This card is beautiful. LOVE the rainbow with that cute little sentiment. Beautiful! Thanks so much for playing along at ATSM xx
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ReplyDeleteCAS perfection! It sure is a labor of love! BUT it's so worth it...look at the wonderful result you got here! I love the embossed details and use of dies! So glad that you join the fun over Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWell, you would never know from looking at this that is was difficult to stamp. This is such a sweet rainbow and I love the sweet little sentiment over the top, just to bring a smile to anyone's face.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you kept at it! It turned out amazing!
ReplyDeleteAmazing card, lovely!!!!! Well done, Thanks so much for joining us at CASology!!!!
ReplyDeleteWorth the effort (I hope). A total eyecatcher.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - love the big scale of your rainbow. Glad you persevered! So glad you joined us at CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I love the simple design! Thanks so much for playing along with the Anything Goes Challenge on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!
ReplyDeleteWow--I would not have guessed that this card was as difficult as it is. But, that is CAS for you--looks simple but is a whole lot harder to do. I think it is a magnificent card, and truly worth the effort. You made a gorgeous rainbow, and also knew when to stop to keep it CAS. Thanks so very much for playing along with us at CASology this week.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the simplest ideas are the most difficult to execute, but you really did an amazing job on this card! I love all the fun, bright colors and all that fabulous white space!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for playing along with us this week at ATSM! I hope you'll be back soon!
Shona, this card is great too. I'm seeing them backwards. I love this one too. Your actual rainbow is amazing. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the comments above, sometimes staying simple is the most difficult to do! But it was totally worth the efforts though :) (and now you've got a perfect excuse to buy a rainbow die teehee :) )
ReplyDeleteWhite space ... rainbow colours ... what could be more gorgeous, Shona! Definitely worth all the effort and persistance! Good to be able to put a face to a name ... great photo! Anita :)
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