Saturday, June 20, 2015

Celebrate your day !

Hello Friends,
I am back again with a card again but before I get into the details regarding that, I wanted to take a moment to wish all my Muslim friends a very Happy Ramadan Kareem. The holy month of Ramadan has started and so has the fasting, prayers and the festivities surrounding it. This month is really hectic for me and if you don't see me drop by all your blogs, please bear with me as my energy levels are quite low. Will make up to all of you soon :)

Well, that said, let me dive right into what I have to share today..Ofcourse, its a card...No surprises there :D, but this time I am trying something quite new to me as I try to CASE the creative genius Jocelyn Olson and her style of card making, which is totally unique and quite brilliant.

Here's a look at my card :


Taheerah, at the Winnie and Walter blog has invited Jocelyn for this time's Gossip Column challenge and she has challenged us to create a card based on Jocelyn's style of card making. For my card, I have been inspired by Jocelyn's card below. The way she has used soft colours, unusual card design and various elements is fabulous. I would have never thought of trimming my card panel to an angle and adhering an embossed panel over it..To me, thats sheer genius!
 Here's a look at Jocelyn's card :
I have used my very fave set from Winnie and Walter- The Big, the Bold and Extras to create the entire card. This set not only has fabulous flowers and leaves, but some of the best sentiments too! I have been inspired by the design and the colors and have incorporated various elements from Jocelyn's card in my card. Hope you all like my take as this loose eclectic style of card designing is quite new to me.

Supplies used :
Iris White cardstock.
Dies/embossing folders- Spellbinders Floral Ovals, Paper Smooches Dots and Dashes, Spellbinders Standard Ovals, Die Versions Sweet Wordlets Celebrate die, Mama Elephant Confetti die, Cuttlebug/ Provocraft Foundry embossing folder, Creative Expressions/Sue Wilson Faux Quilled Leaves die.
Stamps- Winnie and Walter The Big, the Bold and Extras.
Inks- Versafine Onyx Black ink pad, Mama Elephant Fresh Mint ink pad, Memento Dandelion ink.
Heidi Swapp Color Shine Gold Lame mist, Viva Decor Inka Gold, Pretty Pink Posh/Winnie and Walter First Birthday Bash Sequins.

I am entering this card in the Winnie and Walter Gossip Column challenge, Catchy Challenges ( I have been inspired by the soft yellow and blue color from the moodboard), Beyond Grey Challenges and Simon Says Stamp challenge. (My favorite techniques are dry embossing, spattering and die cutting).

Hope you like my card do leave your comments/suggestions. Would love to hear from you :)
                       

35 comments:

  1. Very pretty..love the embossed background and angled card front idea
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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  2. Happy Ramadan Kareem, Hussena!
    That's a fantastic card you've made!

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  3. Beautiful card! Love the elegant look and design.
    Ramadan Kareem to you and your family as well :)

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  4. Love your card, Hussena, yes that embossed background has been used differently on the card, beautiful placement of those stamped flowers too.

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  5. Hi Hussena, wish you and your family a very Happy Ramadan Kareem. May this festival brighten your life, and bring you peace, joy and happiness !!!.............
    Your card is beautiful :) !!

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  6. Gorgeous card!! Love the soft colors you used.
    Hope you are enjoining the Holidays!

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  7. That's a gorgeous card Hussena. Agree with u that d card shaped elements is a pretty unique idea

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  8. Stunning CASE !! Your card has style,beauty,Elegance n class..colors bring lifeto the WOW panels..Totally Awesome card ! Wishing you a Happy Ramdan !

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  9. Gorgeous inspiration and perfectly gorgeous CASE,but that is not surprising at all,is it?:-).Happy Ramadan.Take care and don't exert too much.Love.

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  10. Beautiful another card impresses with its originality. Greetings and hugs, have a nice week

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  11. Your card is a wonderful take on hers, love how you did the sentiment too!

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  12. Beautiful card! I love that gold frame!

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  13. You did a great job of casing Jocelyn's card. This is really pretty! :)

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  14. Beautiful card!! Ramadan Mubarak <3

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  15. Awesome inspiration ; take care & dont starve too much !!!!Happy Ramdan...

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  16. It's beautiful. Thanks for playing along with CSCC# 15. Good luck. DT- Ruchi :)

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  17. Your card is positively stunning, Hussena! You made a wonderful CASE of Jocelyn's card!! Have a great weekend! Hugs, Darnell

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  18. Hi Hussena! Oh there is no chance for me to get that crown back now!!! Hee hee... your card is just sensational - perfectly inspired, indeed!
    =] Michele

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  19. Nice LO for the card elements !
    Very beautiful
    Thank you for playing along at BGC!

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  20. Beautiful and SO beautiful! Thank you so much for joining the fun at CSCC #15. Good luck! :)

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  21. i missing your post these day hussena. Nice pick of colours from the mood board.Good luck and thanks for joining at CSCC

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  22. Such a stunning CASE! Love the frame and the layering of the flowers and other elements! Thanks for spreading The Gossip on w&w's The Gossip Column!

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  23. Beautiful cards! Thanks for joining us at CSCC #15.

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  24. Wonderful take! Beautiful card!
    Thank you for playing along at BGC!

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  25. These are so beautiful Hussena :) Love the way u cut those layered panels !

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  26. A beautiful take on Jocelyn's style, Hussena! Love the use of color and layout. Your layering is impeccable. Thank you so very much for joining in on The Gossip Column challenge.

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  27. This is beautiful! Thanks for you visit and kind words!
    Ramadan kareem to you!

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  28. What a stunning card! I am so honored to see your card! The embossing is lovely, and the layered flowers--wow!! The card turned out beautifully!!

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  29. I love Jocelyn's work! She is such an inspiration!! Loving how you interpreted her design and made it your own! Gorgeous work as always!

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  30. Hope all is well Hussena...missing you in blogland!
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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