Hi,
As of this week I’m officially unemployed again. What a crappy feeling! I’ve been on maternity leave for the last few months, which was heavenly. But from now on my status is ‘unemployed’ again. And I’ve been feeling off about it all week.
On a brighter note: I’ve had a chance to cook up a card for the current Embellish challenge over the weekend. It’s my first challenge entry in ages, and I’m so happy to be part of this again. Here’s the inspiration:
Well, I’m not a blue person. I find myself using it almost never in my cards and layouts. I can deal with an aqua type of blue, but a darker and deeper blue. Not my thing. As much as I love these patterned papers I’ve used on the card, I’m not too good at finding a descent use for them. Until now.
It’s not the best card ever, but I’m quite satisfied with the finishing result of this huge challenge. Had to use some tricks however to tie this card together. My only grey element was this handmade flower.
So I had to search for ways to repeat the grey on the rest of the card. So I did some stamping and some stitching.
Hope you like it! Thanks for stopping by!
Els.
Supplies:
Stamps: Communique Curves Sentiments – papertrey Ink, Prima; Ink: A.Pewter Pigment Ink – ColorBox; Patterned Papers: Indie Girl – Sassafras, Confetti Collection – My Mind’s Eye; Misc.: white cardstock – Rössler, soily, gem – Art Talent, Everafter ribbon – Cosmo Cricket.
Karen B.
Your card is beautiful! I think you’ve handled the dark blue quite well.
irene Talaasen
Hi Els,
That is a beautiful card!! I love how you think as you put it together and narrate about it 🙂 Sorry about the unemployment status. Hope it won’t be for long……….and in the meantime we get to see your new creations! Thanks! Irene
Lynn
Els, I love how you stitched the border…enjoy the time off with your sweet little one…I hope your job search goes well.
~amy~
excellent work on the color challenge…sorry about being unemployed:(
love your new bloggie look!
Ezlie Perez
I really like your pattern combinations and the layers. Very pretty.
Nora
Hi Els, Wat vervelend nieuws :o) Ik begrijp hoe je je nu voelt ik zit in hetzelfde schuitje. Neem je tijd en geniet van je gezinnetje dan komt alles wel goed! En ik ben er zeker van dat er een nieuwe toffe job op je weg komt.
Je kaart vind ik fantastisch ondanks dat je er zelf niet zo tevreden over bent. Alle details passen mooi bij elkaar, top!!
Dikke knuffel,
Nora
Ashley Cannon Newell
So pretty! Love the use of colors. Thanks for joining the Tags Color Trends Challenge!
Traveling Mama
I’m so glad you found time to play along! This is beautiful!!
Jill Foster
Just stunning! Love this!
mariana
This is fabulous! I love the handmade flower! Thanks for playing along with us!