This first card was a result of wanting to make something using the accordion fold medallions I have seen on other blogs. These medallions, or lollies as some refer to them, are not hard to make when using the new Simply Scored tool from Stampin' Up. I also wanted to do something using the DSP Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Paper. What I ended up with is a New Year's card.
I really like this card. It has an elegance to it. I used Champagne Shimmer Paint on the black panel as well as embossed it with the new Stripes Embossing Folder. Both of the medallions are made from the Mocha Morning paper. I also used the Brushed Gold Card stock for the subtle shimmer on that layer of the card. Even though the card has a lot of shimmer and bling, my husband still liked it!
I liked the first card so much that I decided to try the same layout and make a blinged-out Christmas card. Here is that result.
I made a different kind of medallion for this card, and switched up the placement of the sentiment, but the rest of the layout is the same. I actually don't like this card as much as the first. I don't even know why. lol. It uses my favorite DSP, Frostwood Lodge but even with that and the happy mittens and the jingle bells...ehhh. Not so thrilled. Ah well.
What do you think? Which card do you like better? I would love some comments.
Kristine
4 comments:
I thought the first one was in some type of deep blue and was surprised when you said it was BLACK! I like both of them as well, but from the pictures, I think I like the Christmas one better. Like Chris, I think it may because of the cone shapes on the medallion.
Trish
They are both so Beautiful!! I seen them on SC and came by to say hi! If you are looking for a new challenge blog go to www.alacardmonkey.blogspot.com ...we have a really cute sketch this week. I am also doing a Christmas blog hop that anyone can join in, just read the rules on my blog.
Hugs
Shirley
www.lookatmycutestuff.blogspot.com
I actually like the second one and think two sided paper would have been what it needed.
Donna
Thanks for the comments!!
If you look closely, the DSP is two sided. The inside of the cones is a birch bark pattern. I think Donna is right that a bolder pattern on the inside would have been better.
To make the cones, just cut a square of DSP and roll it so the top edges match up. Put a dab of adhesive to hold it closed and then attach the cones to a circle. Super easy.
Kristine "Inking Out Loud"
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