Orange Print with Cream Frame and Leaves

Friday, March 23, 2018

Orange Print with Cream Frame and Leaves

A soft-focus print, mostly orange, with red, yellow, and cream leaves and flowers. Not something I would have chosen, but a card-making friend thought I might like to do something with it. And I love it on this card, so thank you, Vicki, for the "not-me" opportunity!

The rusty red card base brings out the deeper tones in the print, and I like how it borders both sides of the frame. Cream leaves and a swirly script sentiment flow with the printed pattern, while the strong lines of the cream frame and the diagonal layout provide a contrast and a more modern touch.

Card details:

Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) terra cotta tile (rusty red) and vintage cream.
Patterned paper is from Craft Smith flower market 12 x 12" collection.
Dies are PTI infinity frames, big basics: thinking of you, and branching out.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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1 comment:

Vicki Finger said...: The perfect backdrop for your card! What a beauty!; March 24, 2018 at 9:22 AM

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Operation: Quiet Comfort

Starting in early 2016, most of my cards are now made for Operation: Quiet Comfort.
As explained on their web site, "Operation Quiet Comfort exists solely for the purpose of honoring and comforting America’s military men and women who become sick and injured while serving in harm’s way. We also provide support to those who care for them. We collect, package and ship supplies for U.S. Military men and women receiving care at medical facilities abroad." These packages also include cards with messages of support and encouragement ... "thinking of you, patriotic, thank you, cheerful cards." I'm happy to have the opportunity to support our troops in this way.

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Friday, March 23, 2018