Crazy Fun Flirty Flamingo Work of Art Card

I used some odds and ends of old products from my 'stash' to add to all my SU goodies and created this super fun card.  This card features all the new In Colors --- on my artist palette.  I added Crystal Effects over each of the paint palette colors to give them dimension and some shiny goodness.

The text and the background speckles are embossed with gold EP.

I offset the top layer, just to give it some added interest and added a ribbon between the card layers.  In the close-up, you can see that I added ink and Crystal Effects to the tip of the brush to make it look liked it had been dipped into some of the paints.  I colored in the part of the brush between the handle and the bristles with a silver metallic marker.

This was super fun!

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Three Days of Peach, Day One

Here we go again, with a little series of one of our new In Colors ... this time, Peekaboo Peach.  Today's card has a nice little sparkle to it, too. 

I have embossing inside and out and on the coordinating envelope, as well as some sponging.  

Sponging over the raised embossing really brings out the beautiful pattern. 

I think that Flirty Flamingo and Peekaboo Peach make an interesting color story.

Be sure to come back to check out my next two days of peach! 

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Flirty Flamingo Week, Day Four

Today is a 'Thanks Kindly' day.  I love this stamp because it is so elegant.  Let's take a minute to think of some of the many things for which we are thankful... today and every day. 

I've added a layer of gold behind the top layer of the card, to coordinate with the heat embossed lettering in gold. 

I played around with some embossing on the inside and outside of the card and on the envelope.

Lightly sponging over the embossing really brings out the beautiful design.

I really like how this card turned out.  I think it's one of my favorites ... so far:)

Be sure to come back for my final Flirty Flamingo day.
 

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Flirty Flamingo Week, Day Three

Today's Flirty Flamingo card has a beautiful combination when our starring color is paired with gold.  Take a look. 

Do you like how I nestled the text in the center of the embossed layer?  It works perfectly.  

The gold foil sheet layer beneath the two layers of Flirty Flamingo just gives a softer and more elegant look to it all.  I tied my sprig of ribbon around the top of the paper clip. 

Day Four is up next with another Flirty Flamingo combo.  Be sure to check it out.
 

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Flirty Flamingo Week, Day Two

Here's my second Flirty Flamingo card.  Are you loving this color yet?  

I highlighted the embossing on the front of the card by adding color.  I added a lot of sponging to the edges of the layers and to the envelope. 

I added embossing to the inside of the card, too.  It's monochromatic, has interesting layers and is still pretty simple to make this one.  Keep checking back because I have more Flamingos waiting for you --- not the live ones:)

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Meet Flirty Flamingo

In my 'Meet the New In Colors' post, I shared a card with you that had a peek at all 5 of our newest In Colors.  I'd like continue introducing all the colors and helping you get to know each of them a little better.  First of all, here are all 5 of the new colors using the same basic card design for each.

I've changed the embossed backgrounds and the colors, but kept the same design.  The stamping is all done with VersaMark and then heat embossed with Gold EP.  I then colored in each flower (including leaves and stem) with Gold Wink of Stella.  I've mostly shown you the Wink of Stella in Clear, so here's a new version.

You will love Flirty Flamingo.  This is an absolutely gorgeous color.  It seems so fresh and vibrant.

I added a 'sprig' of ribbon to each of my cards to show off our new Ruched Ribbon that comes in each of the new In Colors.  It is a joy to work with this ribbon and it is just plain gorgeous!

Come on back to get better acquainted with our next new In Color.

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Meet the New In Colors!

Are you ready to meet this year's gorgeous new In Colors?  I've been so excited to show you!  I still am not sure which one is my favorite.  Maybe you can help me decide.  I'll start out by sharing a card with you that features all 5 of the new In Colors.  Then, in my next posts, we'll spend more time getting to know each one of the new colors. 

From top to bottom, the new In Colors are:
Peekaboo Peach
Dapper Denim
Flirty Flamingo
Emerald Envy
Sweet Sugarplum

I cut my strips of each of the colors and attached them to a CS base and then embossed that entire piece.  It is then attached to the other layers of the card using dimensionals.  I sponged the punched piece with the sentiment, added a 'sprig' of our new ribbon and then finished my card with a sprinkling of rhinestones.  I'm still not sure which one will be my top favorite, but I love how they all work together.

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