Monday, May 1, 2017

Frame It for Aurora Wings


A new challenge begins today at Aurora Wings with the theme of "Frame It"



Instead of literally framing an image, I tried to come up with a creative interpretation using Mitzi's gorgeous Pansy, available HERE on Etsy and HERE on AW.com.




My immediate thought was to use the "Spotlight technique" where a die cut portion of the image is colored and placed atop the rest of the uncolored image. However, I wanted the colored portion of Pansy framed, so I chose a Spellbinders Labels One die that fit a number of fancy frames and printed her out twice, in an appropriate size.  I positioned the die on one of the images, cut, embossed and then colored her with Copics.  I added some Diamond Glaze to her eyes and lips and flat back pearl earrings.




However, when I placed her on the completely uncolored version, the contrast was too harsh, so I colored the background version with the Copic Warm Gray range, and added Nuvo Jewel Drops in translucent Sea Breeze to the dew drops. Then I chalked around the image subtly. When finished, I die cut with a Spellbinders Grand Stately Circles and popped it atop a (barely visible) Grand Scalloped circle in the same very light blue for stability and also to enhance the lacy border.



I tried 4 different die cuts before finally choosing one to frame the colored portion of Pansy.  The ornate white version covered up too much of the gray scale image, but because that was my original choice, I also tried it in vellum which just muddied it up.  Since the vellum was out, I tried the smaller, simpler Scalloped Labels One but I didn't get the "Frame" effect I was going for.



However, the solid white version did the trick, especially after cropping and printing the orange pansy and butterfly 3 times and coloring and fussy cutting them to extend beyond the frame and add additional dimension.



Here's the full dimensional shot.  The "Bloom" die cut sentiment from Echo Park was cut 6 times and glued together for a chipboard effect and colored in a gradient with Copics.  To balance the design I added gorgeous crinkle ribbon bow from DL.Art and some punched butterflies from Martha Stewart.  Again, I colored with a gradient and added black centers to anchor them to the design.   Popping all of the layers added to the "framed" affect and I'm really pleased at how it all came out.  Be sure to visit the Aurora Wings Challenge Blog to see the gorgeous inspiration from my Stella Teammates.  We hope you'll come play along.

The new AW FB contest will begin shortly, but in the meantime, here's how to keep up with all that's happening at Aurora Wings.

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I'm entering this in the DL.Art May Linky Challenge, Simon Says Wednesday AG, Color Inspiration Monday #21 AG, Crafting from the Heart AG, 613 Avenue Create AG/Spring, Make my Monday May Flowers,  the Outlawz Twisted Thursday AG, Crafty Friends #56 AG, the Alphabet Challenge "D" is for Decoupage, Crafting-With-Friends #42 AG, Creative Fingers #129 AG, Jo's Scrap Shack FFC#186 AG, Morgan's Art World #8 AG, TTRCD week of April 25th AG, Craft-Dee Bowz AG/w handmade bow, Classic Design Team Open Challenge May #14, Crafty Creations AG, A Perfect Time to Craft Open May AG, Craftaholics R Us May Spring Colors or Flowers and Really Reasonable Ribbon Put a Bow on it.






29 comments:

  1. Fantastic as always and so creative. Love to peak at your blog to get some ideas. xoxo

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  2. what a wonderfull idea to use the image this way, so romantic also. Fabulous creation for this challenge, lots of hugs, Marion

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  3. You can really tell how much work you put into your creations. This is fabulous, as always!! One of my favourite images, and I love how you cropped her. xxM

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  4. What a beautiful card!! Thanks for joining us at Make My Monday.

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  5. Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Make My Monday, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  6. This is so sweet. I love your coloring your projects are always meticulously finished.
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes MAY Linky Challenge. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.

    DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER
    DL.ART crinkle ribbon
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
    http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  7. Fabulous job, Donna. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us in the Put A Bow On It Challenge. I hope you will join us again soon.
    Blessings,
    Karen L
    Really Reasonable Ribbon

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  8. Donna, this is absolutely stunning. Your colouring is amazing and the design is perfect for the image.
    Glad you dropped it onto the front porch at 613 Avenue Create.
    Hugs Sheryl DT member xx

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  9. Hi this is a stunning card. Thank you for joining us at Alphabet Challenge Blog challenge D for Decoupage. Hugs Jackie (DT)

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  10. What a stunning project Donn. Love the way you framed her and your colouring xx Jan

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  11. This is such a creative and beautiful take on the 'Frame it!' theme, Donna! Stunning coloring on both the full-color portion and the warm greys monochromatic. Color palette is subtle and fresh. I ADORE everything about this!! Thank you so much for a breathtaking inspiration for our latest challenge at Aurora Wings. Mitzi xxx

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  12. Such a fun and festive card! Thanks for joining us at Really Reasonable Ribbon : ) Hugs Ginny from Polly's Paper Studio

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  13. Beautiful card! Thank you for joining us at Really Reasonable Ribbons challenge this week!
    hugs
    Cheryl

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  14. So creative Donna, the colour really pops in front of the grey x

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  15. Hello…. You have made a beautiful card…. Thanks for entering it into the ‘Anything Goes’ challenge at Crafty Friends Challenge Blog. Good luck in the draw and hope you can join us for our next challenge.
    [Diane Louise, Team Leader for Crafty Friends Challenge Blog]

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  16. This is truly beautiful, Donna, and the details are amazing!! I do love that spotlight technique and I think the subtle color you added to the white and black part is perfect. Everything is beautifully colored and her eyes are just amazing! Love your multi-colored crinkle ribbon bow, too :-) Thanks so much for playing along with our monthly "Anything Goes & Include a Handmade Bow" challenge at Craft-Dee BowZ!

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  17. Congratulations you are one of this week's Top Rockers at 613 Avenue Create. Don't forget to grab your badge from our Top Rockers page.

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  18. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Craftaholics R Us.
    ~Owner/DT Janis

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  19. Gorgeous coloring! I love the way you spot lighted the face with color! Thank you for joining us at Crafty Creations Challenges.
    -Miranda DT
    TheCraftyCritter.com

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  20. Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Craftaholics, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  21. Absolutely gorgeous. Fabulous design.
    Thank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.

    Annette DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/


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  22. Back again, and again, this is fabulous. I love it. Nice work.
    Thank you for sharing with us over here at Classic Design Team Open Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
    [Annette Registered Owner/Admin for Classic Design Team Challenge]

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  23. So very pretty..gorgeous colouring..
    Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Chrissy DT   http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/...

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  24. Fabulous...

    Thank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.

    Anila DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/...

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  25. Just beautiful love it Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Michelle DT for http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/...

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  26. Gorgeous and beautiful Donna xx
    Thank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.

    Dianne DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/...

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Thanks for making my day!