Monday, 20 June 2011

The Summer of Color #2 GREEN

WOW!!
What an amazing start to Kristin's
'The Summer of Color Challenge'
...over 100 participants for the first week!
...and a collection of blue artiness in a variety of art forms.
It was fun visiting blogs to see everyones interpretation on the 'blue' theme.
...and Thank you soo much to everyone who left me a lovely comment on my blue journal page
..much appreciated :)
-oOo-
Well, now it's time to reveal my
'green'
piece for
Kristin's
Challenge #2

for this weeks challenge, I decided to make a greeting card....

I used...brown envelope and some green printed backing papers, music sheet, mini scrabble pieces, trims, tickets, ribbon flower,buttons,ballerina image (Landof Enchantment) and stitching.
...all distressed with inks and paints/

...buttons in different lovely shades of Green
-oOo-
Looking forward to seeing all the other arty greens
...and next weeks colour !

Thanks for Looking!
Jan x

"Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises." -- Pedro Calderon de la Barca

48 comments:

linda (dots n doodles) said...

What a stunning card! It is so elegant. Green and brown go really well together.

WrightStuff said...

A greeting card?? No, a work of art!!

It's fantastic!

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

What a lovely vintage feel it has. Beautiful!

Sandi McLean said...

Absolutley gorgeous card!

Alis Clair said...

A truly beautiful card. Definitely a work of art.

Mandy said...

Oh wow..vintage..so beautiful...lucky person who recieves this one...xxx

K J D said...

Wow wow wow!

It needs to be in a frame.....

It is so beautiful.... I love the colours and especially the buttons and the mini scrabble tiles (can I ask where you got them?)

Totally adorable :)

Karenx

See you in your element next week.... pink!!!!

joanna said...

I love it!! great colour combinations!

Becky F (Art Parfait) said...

Your card is gorgeous. :)

ThinkInk Creative said...

What a lovely touchy-feely kind of card. Actually, at first glance I thought it was a scrapbook layout. So much happening here and lots I like esp. the Scrabble tiles.

Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving some love.

cheers,
Malyn at ThinkInkCreative

Chris said...

oh WOW how beautiful your card is... so much amazing detail... totally fabulous :D

Crafty Moira said...

Anyone would be thrilled to get that card! So pretty!

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely card and embellishments! Valerie

Melisa said...

Beautiful! I love the ribbon roses above the girl. Very pretty!

sugar Creek said...

Oh I love love the vintage feel and look to this!

Liette alias Pixelle said...

i would like so much receive a wonderful art card like yours...oh god...it is so lovely card...I look forward for your next project...xx

Kristin said...

Wowzer! This is so elegant and SO beautiful! I love everything about it - and am so happy you are playing along, Thank You! xo

Mrs A. said...

Gorgeous card. Love the colour combination. Hugs Mrs A.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful!!!
Anyone would be lucky to receive it.

Sabrina said...

Wow! That is one labor intensive piece, but well worth it. Rich and wonderful!

K J D said...

I'll try ebay .......

Thanks Jan

daisy said...

It's beautiful Jan. So many delightful details to tempt my eyes ... the stitching, buttons, frayed edges, lace etc. Beautiful!

Jan said...

Oh, wow, wow, WOW!!! How fantastic is THIS!! Love the colour too.

Joanna said...

Oh WOW, what a brilliant card! I love all the layers, the stitching and the ephemera. That's such a sweet image of the dancer too.

xx

Pam Tucker said...

Gorgeous card! I also love that color combination together. :)

Jen @Sadie Inspired said...

Oh my goodness...this is SO gorgeous. I just love how soft & pretty this is with all the lace & trim. BEAUTIFUL!

Netty said...

Fabulous card, such a great collage and beautiful colour combinations.

JessiVille said...

Two words. Stunningly gorgeous!!!
Hugs, Jessi xox

Lesley said...

Ah Smiff you shouldn't have. LOL
This is of course stunning. Love all the elements you have combined yet again.
Congrats as well over at Inkurable you lucky gal.
Lovely Les ♥

Ella said...

This is so pretty; great combo of colors and trims!

Nan said...

This is such a beautiful piece. I would be tempted to frame it as well. Love it! :) Nan

~*~Patty S said...

your card is splendid in every detail Jan...it could easily be framed!
oxo

Kathy said...

Oh Jan.. what a beautiful card.. so detailed and absolutely stunning.. love those little scrabble tiles.. and the ribbon roses above the pic.. lol never mind I love it all.. and you have put it together so beautifully as usual..
Kath
xx

Jenny said...

Absolutely stunning Jan... it has such a sweet magical feel about it... just love your card...

Jenny x

Jen xo said...

oh so gorgeous jan, congrats on your win at Inkurable too...:)

Juli@Korotaeva said...

So beautiful and feminine!

Anonymous said...

wow,you picked lovely colours, I like they are so vintage!

Barb Cady said...

What a really stunning card, such a lovely use of embelishments and texture.

Terrie said...

who wouldn't love to get that card? It's gorgeous!

Sherry said...

Fabulous card Jan, love all the shabby chic-ness of it!

aichaku-愛着 said...

very pretty card! i love the vintagy feel!!

Judith Tetley said...

Great card....love the vintage graphic and the balance of green with the other colours.
Kind Regards
Judith
http://creativestudio10.blogspot.com

Cynthia Schelzig said...

Gorgeous entry for the Summer of Color....but you know what I love even more....BARNEY BOY...omg...toooo cute!!

Jo Murray said...

Gorgeous card. Whoever gets it will be a lucky person... well done.

Georgie Horn said...

Your card is beautiful!

Wildflowerhouse said...

Elegant!!!!!

Jo Murray said...

WOW! I've never seen such a gorgeous card. LOVE all the bits.

Michelle said...

I love your style, completely enchanting!