This week's Muse: ChristmasVisions inspiration comes from Cornelia:
Sometimes, a challenge becomes a real Challenge, doesn't it? This one did for me!
I love Cornelia's geometric, artistic style, but that dark green is really not a colour I love. I don't really do deer. So I was stumped. For a long time!
When this happens, I try to break down the card into its components - colours, shapes, feelings. I look at products I have that may help to create a similar feeling, even if everything is not exactly the same. I minimize or ignore the elements that are not my favourites (or I can't get to work!). Usually I can end up with something that feels like 'me' and I'm happy with it.
I decided to focus on Cornelia's
-triangles and geometry
-colours
-layout
-stars
-white space
I minimized the green and made the brown of the deer into my card base (no deer were harmed in the making of this card! lol!)
I used:
-Simon Says Stamp Lined Tree die
-Simon Says Stamp Merry Christmas die
-MFT stars die
I can't wait to see how you've all interpreted this one - I always am impressed by your creativity!
Your interpretation is just awesome. The tree sparkles and really catches the eye. Love the gorgeous sentiment!
ReplyDeleteFirst, your card interpretation is spot-on. Second, thank you for sharing your process ... you've stated it very clearly.
ReplyDeletePretty, your blingy tree! You forgot the deer ;)
ReplyDeleteLove your interpretation!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful....love that tree!
ReplyDeleteYour card is a close CASE of Cornelia's compared to my in-progress one. ;) What a great way to translate her geometric tree into your own style!
ReplyDeleteI love that glittery tree.
ReplyDeleteThe way you break down a design amazes me, Ardyth. I need to practice that when I get stumped.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous! Love the glitter all over the tree, Ardyth!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully cool and graphic, Ardyth ... with such delicious shimmer! A fantastic take on Cornelia's card ... loved hearing about how it evolved! Hugs & bisous, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful glittery tree, love you take on Cornelia's card, fabulous card
ReplyDeleteI agree, it was a challenge for me this week too.
ReplyDeleteLove how clean and crisp your tree is, even with all that gorgeous glitter.
xxx