I love strawberries. PTI featured a strawberry stamp set this month, but I didn't buy it because I knew I wouldn't use it much. After all I think I have used the $5 strawberry stamp PTI released last year only once; perhaps twice. However as luck would have it, a co-worker and fellow stamper shared this link with me; a free digi strawberry stamp. The one drawback-- you have to color it. Coloring is not my forte; but what the heck, it was free. Knowing I'll probably use this image once or twice, I'll manage.
My layout is based upon this week's retrosketches #7 challenge.
I was actually inspired by this card made by Deanna of Kloset Kreations.
PTI's MIM technique this week features Layering. It is hard to see from this close up shot, but I cut out/colored the middle strawberry, two leaves and the pair of strawberry buds and propped them up using pop dots to add dimension to the image. Since I am mailing this card, I decided to use a die cut button.
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28 comments:
This is beautiful! Love how you've coloured the strawberries and the gingham ribbon with the button adds the perfect touch!
Oh my what a wonderful image! Love how you kept the card simple so the image could really stand out! FANTASTIC card Carol! So glad you played along with us at RetroSketches!
Those strawberries look great and free that's even better! That scalloped edge and ribbon really looks wonderful with the strawberries. I didn't buy the set either I didn't know if I would use it much but, I loved how Melissa showcased it. Have a great day!
Gorgeous, and your coloring us great!! Love the layers!!
Carol, your coloring looks great! The whole card is just perfect for the retro sketch! I didn't buy the PTI strawberry set either, but have been craving strawberries . . . I wonder why? :-D
And I thought you already got PTI's strawberry set already!! I love your coloring of the strawberries!! Looks soooo yummy!
Oh my gosh..Carol you are so sweet! Thanks for the shout out. And your card..girl you rocked it! Your coloring on these strawberries is amazing. Love the ribbon..it's perfect with the strawberries. I'm off to get my hands on that free digi. Thanks for sharing the link.
Carol I tried the link for the digi and it's not working. :)
Just fixed the link. It should work now.
Berry Sweet card. Oh, sorry--I couldn't resist that. Wonderful strawberry and coloring and such a great card design.
Beautiful! Love those popped up parts, adds great dimension. :)
Thanks so much for playing along with us at RetroSketches!
Fab colouring on your strawberry plant. What a berry sweet card with great layering.
Beautiful, beautiful card. Your shading is wonderful. Can't wait to get me some strawberries.
I think your coloring is wonderful! They look yummy!
Carol this is gorgeous, I love the way you colored it! That gingham bow is a great touch for the strawberries.
Thanks for sharing and I think I will check it out as I did not order the strawberries either.
What a pretty card! Your strawberries are colored so perfectly that they look good enough to eat!
Beautiful card! You did a great job coloring those berries. Thanks for the link!
what a great card and take on the MIM. your coloring is beautiful!
Great card Carol, super colouring.
What a {do I dare say 'berry'? lol} sweet card! You did a beautiful job coloring the image --your shading is wonderful! Great touch to use of the gingham ribbon with black button...really makes everything pop.
SUper gorgeous, Carol! LOVE the image! Thank you so much for playing with us at RetroSketches!
Sweet card. I didn't get that set for the same reason. Love the digi image.
Love the strawberries!!!! They look good enough to each. I think you did a fantastic job with them. :)
Yum! These berries look good enough to pick and eat! Beautifully done!
I think your coloring is great! Yummy!
This is great colouring Carol and the berries look good enough to eat. Love the gingham ribbon and die cut button!
Gorgeous strawberries - nice job!!
This is beautiful Carol! The coloring looks great to me!!
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