Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Double D Challenge: Everything is Coming Up Green

 


It's time for another Double D challenge, friends.  March is the month of green and that's what Diane is asking for in this first challenge of the month.  Check out the inspiration board she put together for us:



When I went to my room to create I was thinking of that darling kitten in the teacup.  Well, you know how inspiration works -- one thing led to another and I ended up with the following card:



It's nothing like the picture, but definitely inspired.  I never would have come up with it otherwise.  The stamping is heat embossed in white, and the dry embossed panel was brushed with white pigment ink, directly from pad to paper.  The ric rac trim is a bit of color, cut from designer paper.  It's interesting to me how much I actually like this funny little thoroughly green card.

The Double D's have a prize for a random winner, and you know the team votes on creative favorites.



Come see what the team got up to with their delightfully green samples.  I hope you can join us at Double D with your own green creation.  Have a happy day!


Stamps:  Inkadinkado Cats, Nellie's Choice Roses Corner  Paper:  SU Green Galore, black, Mintay Lovely Day designer paper  Ink:  Versamark, white pigment ink  Other:  White superfine embossing powder, Sizzix Branches with Leaves #2 embossing folder, Paper Smooches Hello Words, Taylored Expression Ric Rac Borders

29 comments:

Glenda said...

I love the way your mind works my friend! Beautiful card and I really am enjoying the embossing folder you used! And you topped it all off with Ric Rac and a sweet "hello"!

Donna Phelan said...

hahah yup, the card usually drives the outcome lol You are not alone! This is fantastic! Love the embossing with the white pigment ink--gorgeous! The ric rac is sweet and your cats are purrrrrfect! Such a beauty! I say 'let's enjoy the ride' (that card making gives us!) :)

Vicki said...

Delightful and kind of whimsical too! The white pops on the green both on the embossed stamping and the EF. It really gives the appearance of more dimension. Always a pleasure to see your designs!

Marcia Hill said...

I like it too Leslie!! Those embossed kitties are ADORABLE and I love, LOVE the embossing on the bottom of the card! And the rick rack too! Sweet, sweet card my friend!! Happy green month!! Hugs. :0)

Barbara said...

That is creative expression at work and your card turned out amazing! I love all of the texture on the bottom. I used to use ribbon on my cards and that bit of rick rack brings back old memories.

Diane said...

You have to know I LOVE this card with those fabulously fun kitties, give me a kitty or a dog card any day lol!! The embossed bottom is beautiful with the white ink and the patterned rick rack is perfect or should I say 'purr-fect'!!
I always love what your creative mind puts out there and this card is no exception!!

Conniecrafter said...

you came up with a very creative card, I like the touch of flowery ric rac, and the neat way you have his tail hanging over, the white on top of the leaves embossing is so pretty too, sure to brighten someone's day!

Margaret said...

What a simply adorable card. So love the kitty images and look great embossed with the white. Another fabulous creative idea.

Darlene said...

Isn't it amazing how inspiration works! LOVE what you've come up with today! Beautiful embossing and the overall design is just perfect for a note card to a friend! YOU my friend always inspire me ... today is no different! Thanks!

Lynette said...

So darling, Leslie! I love the white embossing on your green cardstock. Great idea! Love the white over the embossing on the bottom, too.

Doni High said...

I love this card! Lime green is my very favorite color, hence my blog is called lime green giggles and yes, there is a very funny story about how that name came to be.

LeAnne said...

This is adorable and so FUN! I love those little kitties! Great way to use GREEN!

Yogi said...

wonderful and cute. Green is one of my favorite colors... Have a great day

Cat Craig said...

What a delightful card, Leslie. The greens are lovely and the cats...so cute. Love the texture of the leaves.

Cindy Beach said...

It is thoroughly green and so fun! I love the cute cats in a cup and I can see how your inspiration led you to create this sweet and very special card!I know you enjoyed making it!

Judy Woodland said...

Oh my goodness, what a fabulous creation you have here. Love the embossed background, and those cute little kitties are so stinkin' ADORABLE. I love everything about this, well done.

Bonnie said...

Your embossed leaves are so pretty, Leslie! I love the depth of embossing and the light white tint! Love the kitties and the rick rack too!

Diane said...

Sent you a quick email, just wanted you to know in case it went into spam! Open it if you want to, it's an enabler LOL

Birgit said...

I think it came out adorable! What a fun design with just the perfect touch of color in the rick rack. I adore this super fun card Leslie.

I Card Everyone said...

Sweetly patterned pussy cats, ric rac, and a very sweet hello! What more does a card need?
LOve all this green with that sharp contrast of black, Leslie! Can't wait to join in!
=]
ps ... green door what's that secret you're keepin'?

nancy littrell said...

OMG..your Green Galore card is going to make SU want to bring back that very old retired color, Leslie:-) Love your card design, dry embossed beautiful texture and sweet kittens. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

Love how you used the cats in your card and especially liked the embossing folder. I so wish SU would bring back Green Galore!! Your ric rac die just finished the card perfectly! Have a great weekend!

Lisa said...

Super texture and adorable kitties. Terrific card inspired by the color green.

HilaryJane said...

Green is my favourite colour so I am going to love this whatever, but I have to say that I think it really is very special. I love all the different techniques and am amazed that you have kept your dry embossing panel so clean considering you have swiped white ink over it. How on earth did you do it? I can see exactly why you like it. That border with the black and ric rac is really inspirational for me. I have a ric rac die and must use it more. Thanks so much for the inspiration and I am sorry to be a bit on the drag visiting this one. xx

Pauline said...

Oh Leslie, this is so lovely. Love all the details on this, from your dry embossing, to your heat embossing, and everything in between. The ric rac you created is so pretty, just adds a bit of interest from the green background. Those kitties are so sweet. I always love seeing what you create for these challenges! Enjoy your day!

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful card, love it! Great colours and gorgeous design as well x

laurie said...

What a fun card...love the green and cute cats!

Christine Alexander said...

the cats are so cute and love your layout ♥

Ida said...

Totally adorable. I love anything with a cat and the white embossing against the green really makes them stand out.