Friday 25 April 2014

CFC131 - Three Thirds


This is my second post for the day - for my Festive Friday post, please scroll down.


Time for a new CAS-ual Fridays challenge:


The challenge is to use 3 of something (colours, elements, accessories, etc) on just 1/3 of the card front.

I started by dividing my card front into 3. I embossed a 3-word sentiment from Shenanigans and placed 3 white die cut dots above the 'i' in wish, trying to get a blowing-the-dandelion kind of feeling. This was my 3rd attempt at embossing in white, which has not always been a favourite technique of mine. What finally made it work was using white pigment ink rather than Versamark ink with my white embossing powder - almost like a layer of primer before paint. It made a BIG difference!

I hope you'll join us this month - the deadline for this challenge is May 23.


18 comments:

  1. Beautiful colors, love the color-block look!

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  2. Love your bold girly card!

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  3. Oh I just love it, what a fab idea with the dots linked to the dandelion idea..I so love your bold and graphic style x

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  4. What fabulous colour blocking! :D And brilliant idea for the embossing. Might have to try that...

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  5. Those 3 dots on the "i" ... genius :) love ur creations!!

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  6. Love the design and colors, and your white embossing is perfect.

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  7. The color blocks pop nicely :)

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  8. The pink and green combination has long been one of my favorites. This is simply stunning. I so know what you mean about white embossing. I will have to try your recommendations with the pigment ink. Have a great weekend, my friend! Bev

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  9. You did four threes for a three-mendous card.

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  10. Such striking colour blocks, Ardyth ... perfect with the white embossing ... and the dandelion dots! Anita :)

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  11. So crisp and clean! Super idea with the embossing, it really makes the white stand out. x

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  12. Beautiful! I love the bold colors with the stark white!

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  13. ..okay...something is weird...not one of these last three posts have shown up in my mailbox! What's up with that?

    CAS perfection! Colors, design & sentiment...WOW!

    Just to clarify...you used the white pigment ink in place of Versamark?

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  14. Terrific design--so eye-catching!

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  15. Love this card Ardyth, as usual so clean so CAS. I am newish to heat embossing and found that white pigment ink is the only way to get white lettering to pop the way I want it to. Cx

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  16. I search your blog dear Ardyth to find this card...I loooveee the idea and the three dots on "i" its clever way to use three things and I love the color combo too...you are a queen on CAS design Ardyth...and I love always your card..

    I just joining the CASual Friday challenge maybe you would like to see it on my Blog...would be glad if you leave me some love too...big hugs, Monika

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