12.14.2011

SP and Co DT Wednesday (&CFC31)

Good morning!  Today is DT Wednesday at SP and Co, and I love these big, bold numbers from the set "One Two Three."


I was inspired by this week's CAS-ual Fridays challenge, which is to use mist.  I tried to channel my inner Karen Baker on this one- I hope I did her justice!

I don't have any misting products, so I turned to my trusty old watercolor set.  (and when I say old, I mean old!  I got the set when I was in middle school, and although I paint quite frequently, I've only had to replace a few of the tubes!)

I always like the look of mist, but have never really tried it 'til now. I always told myself that if I got into misting, I wouldn't use red.  I don't want my projects to look like they have blood splattered all over them, ya know?

Well...after all was said and done....I used red:




I hope it doesn't look too gory!  I knew that with the messiness of the splatter I wanted a hand-drawn image to complement the imperfectness, so I sketched out the poinsettia with a fine-tipped pen.  

I really like how this one came out, even though I was crafting waaaay out of my comfort zone!

PS.  Don't forget that you have until Friday at midnight to link up for the very first Runway Inspired Challenge!

20 comments:

Lindsay said...

This is fantastic Jen! I LOVE that flower underneath those bold numbers!

Amber S said...

I love sprays and misting. I don't think this looks gory at all. It looks great with the simple black and white.

FroggieStamps said...

So pretty, I love the splash of red! I don't think it looks gory, but then again I'm a huge fan of the show Dexter, haha! :)
-Kelli

Sonya said...

Such a stunning card!

Michelle said...

Nope, not gory at all! In fact, it's the perfect coloing for a CAS card. Love it!

Bonnie said...

This looks fabulous! I just can NOT do misting - I don't know how many creations I have tossed due to blobby and/or overmisting!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Love this!! And nice nod to Karen :)

Auntie Em said...

Congrats on being on the SP design team and LOVE your card. I am so impressed with the hand drawn poinsettia! Awesome with it's red spritz.
Thanks for sharing! :)

Julie Day said...

Gorgeous Christmas card! Love the pink mist around that flower :) Thanks for playing this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

{Chrissie} said...

Fantastic card. Wow, I love that little splash of color!

Shanna Shands said...

Very beautiful. I love the colors chosen.

Laura Davis said...

Love this!
Thanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!
Laura

mplsbetty said...

Love this card! How wonderful you sketched the poinsettia!!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Jennifer - oh my - this is a fabulous CAS card - my favorite type!Beautiful job~


I look forward to seeing more of your work (em subscription) and working with you over the next year!!

lynn said...

such a fab card, jennifer!

Virginia L. said...

Bold and beautiful!! Love this, Jenifer! So glad that you played with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

Jaclyn Miller said...

Fabulous work. Love those big bold sentiments with the hint of image behind. Thank you so much for playing along at CAS-ual Fridays.

Michele Gross said...

Really gorgeous! LOL about the blood splatters! Not even close on this one-just looks like radiant holiday splendor :) Thanks for joining in the fun at CAS-ual Fridays!

Outside Inn said...

Congrats on your win with this fabulous card.

Laura Pinto-Nguyen said...

Really gorgeous card! Hey, maybe you're not too far from Lexington, MA? I live there and I am always looking for others who share the same interest in paper crafts.

Happy Holidays!!!