Monday, April 18, 2011

Modern happy easter

Spring is here to stay and with Easter just around the corner it might be a good time to have at least one card done. Today I would like to show you a card with a slightly different layout. I have used a standard square sketch, but folded the card several times adding dimension. You can see the layout of the card better on the last picture. I have used a stamp called jeweled by ching chou kuik from one of my favourite plates #86.

I really like the colours of this card. They are still the typical Easter yellow and purple, but I think the hues gives the card a more contemporary feel. The patterned papers go so well together and it's funny because they are from two completely different lines. I just accidentally put them next to each other while sorting my papers and tadaa. With those colours I didn't feel like I needed bunnies or eggs, the card would look "eastery" enough. So I decided to go all in with the butterfly theme, using it on both papers, punches and the image.





















The tools I have used are Martha Stewart punches for the corners and the butterfly border. The image is coloured with promarkers and then a sakura clear glitter pen. The image is mounted on a green panel with foam tape to add extra dimension and then taped to the front panel of the card. The little green scrolly nameplate is a spellbinder die. Doesn't it go just perfectly with the background paper? The sentiment is written by hand and on my first try! Practicing makes perfect, that's for sure. A wonderful card that could easily be used for any other occasion.

13 comments:

  1. What a unique fold you have given this Katarina! It is only one extra fold, but what a difference it makes!
    Those papers are to die for also....
    TFS
    Connie

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  2. great papers - the colors are perfect for Easter and the fold is really neat!

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  3. Very pretty Katarina. You always have unique layouts and this one is awesome. The colors on this card are gorgeous. Beautiful

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  4. Oh Katarina, it's wonderful. I absolutely love that dash of green with the violet colors. And the fancifold card - - so intimidating to me --but your is absolutely gorgeous.

    hugs

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  5. Stunning Katarina! I love this color combination. It really makes everything on the card standout. Your coloring is beautiful and the layout is amazing.

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  6. This is such a cool card! Love the image and coloring!!

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  7. Your card is a real highlight. The colours are beautiful and the fold looks great. Love it!
    Hugs, Karina

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  8. Wow!! Your card is gorgeous Katarina!! I adore th colours you have chosen, it definitely gives it a modern edge. Your card design is fabulous as always.

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  9. Wooow..Love the colors you have been using, and the fold is somethig between Joy.fold.,ad easel card..but soo special and nice!! I've to try it some times:)) Thanks a lot for the inspiration!!
    Hugs, Ellen

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  10. Beautiful work with punches and I LOVE THE FLOWER IN HER HAIR!

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  11. Katarina, this is so beautiful. I just love these colors together. You fold looks wonderful. Great job this is stunning.
    Hugs:)
    Angela

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  12. what a lovely card!I love all of the gorgeous papers that you used!

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