Friday, March 13, 2015

Take 2

When I learn a new technique at PTI Make it Monday, usually I want to give it a second try if I didn't get it right the first time, but every single time, I just couldn't find time to complete the mission, it is rather peaceful and quiet here this week, so I get a chance to make my second attempt happened.

I wasn't very happy with my first card for this challenge, and then Ros gave me a tip, she mentioned to me that smoother paper might be able to get a better result, so.... I tried, and did it, YAY! Thank you Ros!


I really like the softer look compared to my first card here, I used watercolor paper for that one, thinking that it would absorb water better.


I used some sequins from PTI Make it Market kit as well as the new vellum paper released last month, I love them! Unlike other vellum, this one at PTI has a good weight and doesn't curl up like other vellum paper does.


Even though I can't link this card to the challenge now that PTI has a ONE CARD rule, but I am happy that I finally get the result I want! YAY!




24 comments:

Jenelle said...

This is so pretty, Kirsty! I love the softness of the smooshing with the black inked sentiment. The vellum and sequins add some detail but also keep it soft :)

Linda said...

Kirsty, this is fantastic, I love it. :)

Adam said...

sweet card

Linda Breedlove said...

Lovely soft colors... so very pretty!!! I'm happy for you, Kirsty, that you kept with it and didn't give up. I can't wait to see what you do next.
Have a happy weekend, friend!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS! LOVING the colors!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I love it- looks so pretty!
Elma

Sylvia said...

Pretty card, pretty background, Kirsty, love the water color! Have a wonderful Saturday!

Lynette Jacobs said...

It is so soft and pretty. Love the end result xx

Tieva-Design said...

I love this card, especially the verse and the dots.
Gabi

Small Kucing said...

So creative

Ros Crawford said...

I'm so glad I could help because the result is beautiful!! Love the colours, they are blend so well and the sequins are so pretty!

Anita in France said...

So very pretty, Kirsty ... the softly blended colours are lovely with those shimmery sequins! Anita :)

Kara Lynne said...

Gorgeous, Kirsty!! The smoother paper is a great tip, and your smooshing background is wonderful in those colors!

JD/ Jill said...

Very pretty card!

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE how your Take 2 turned out! The colors are so soft and Pretty and the sequins are FAB!

Manuela said...

Very pretty card, the soft green looks wonderful with the light pink

Martina said...

Nice -love the effect of the green color!

Unknown said...

I Love it.. But then again I LOVED the first card. The watercolored smooshing looks so cool to me. Makes for a wonderful background.

Hugs, Linda
My Happy Place

Contagiously Crafty said...

Oops, I thought the other card was your second try. I'll admit to loving them both for different reasons. This is so soft and delicate. Very nice!

Pat (mspfd) said...

Very pretty! I actually like both backgrounds. I like the texture on the first and the softness of colors on the second. The design is great and the sequins add lots of interest.

Stella said...

For me it's a winner :) Love that suble look in these shades and that dotted background is gorgeous too.
XX

dawn said...

Pretty cards here and below!! LOve the smooshing look below, how fun.

Wish I could make cards this well. I've needed several this week for family/friends and had to buy them. It was was very hard to find some that I liked and just had to settle on them being just "ok".

Greta said...

Oh how beautiful, Kirsty! Love the colors you chose & the new vellum papers are on my wishlist--now more than ever!

Audrey Pettit said...

Oh, yes! Beautiful!