Monday, September 23, 2013

Before and After

Oh my gosh this one was a tough card to create. It didn't always look like this. Brace yourself, I am gonna show you the original card.

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I used 3 different distress inks to create the background. I use a make up sponge to apply the inks. It's cheap :)  The butterflies are a Martha Stewart punch. The twine is by Lawn Fawn, and that delicious sentiment is Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler


This was the original card:
it's blurry, I think that's for the best. Ouch! The card had so much potential but then suddenly it took a turn for the worse and then there was no saving it. I had to start over.




Here is the inspiration photo:


The Paper Smooches Sparks Design Team

Wida
Savannah

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20 comments:

  1. UnknownMonday, September 23, 2013 at 12:53:00 AM EDT

    Love, love, love this gorgeous distressed background!

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  2. PamelaMonday, September 23, 2013 at 1:13:00 AM EDT

    LOVEEEEEE THE BACKGROUND <33333 And I think you did an awesome job salvaging the card :)

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  3. shirley-beeMonday, September 23, 2013 at 2:21:00 AM EDT

    Love your starting over version! It's so serene, and I think the sentiment on the jar balances the design better than the first version.

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  4. MichelleMonday, September 23, 2013 at 2:57:00 AM EDT

    Wida, I adore your final card. Fabulous background, and beautiful space! A definite improvement from the original. ;-)

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  5. UnknownMonday, September 23, 2013 at 3:39:00 AM EDT

    Lovely evolved card! The second one looks like something I would have made and been proud of hahaha. Great distressed background!

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  6. Tracy ErcoleMonday, September 23, 2013 at 5:54:00 AM EDT

    GORGEOUS!! Thanks for showing your original card :) I would love to know the distress ink colours you used.

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  7. Vicky HayesMonday, September 23, 2013 at 7:04:00 AM EDT

    Love that you showed the Mark 1 and Mark 2 versions Wida and the final card is a beauty!

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  8. richardbreaksMonday, September 23, 2013 at 8:28:00 AM EDT

    Wow, that is just piss elegant. I have those "First drafts" a LOT. They don't usually make it in front of a camera. Nice to know the "big girls" have to go through it, too...

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  9. Miriam PrantnerMonday, September 23, 2013 at 11:23:00 AM EDT

    I'm glad you started over, I have had several cards that couldn't be resurrected....the one you ended up with is stunning though, seriously GORGEOUS!

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  10. Virginia L.Monday, September 23, 2013 at 11:48:00 AM EDT

    Both cards are gorgeous, but of course, the new rendition is even more perfect with the inking and delicate butterflies! GREAT job, Wida!

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  11. Savannah O'GwynnMonday, September 23, 2013 at 2:11:00 PM EDT

    LOL! I love both of your cards-- I LOVE the gold and the background design! AMMMMMMAZING job! You nailed this photo! And don't worry- you are not the only one who has had to start over! <3 YOU ROCK, Wida!! <3

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  12. donna mikasaMonday, September 23, 2013 at 2:45:00 PM EDT

    I love the ink distressing on both cards and the dimension from the butterflies on the second. Both are great, Wida!

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  13. maria f.Monday, September 23, 2013 at 4:53:00 PM EDT

    Such loveliness with the shading of the DI on the right of the panel and those dimensional flutterbys. Beautiful card, Wida.

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  14. Gretchen WilsonMonday, September 23, 2013 at 7:21:00 PM EDT

    This is so cool, love it.

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  15. Vicki DutcherMonday, September 23, 2013 at 7:32:00 PM EDT

    How awesome to see not every card works out for you too! Thanks for showing the "one that didn't make it" -- meanwhile, your finished one ROCKS!

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  16. TaheerahMonday, September 23, 2013 at 7:34:00 PM EDT

    *Love* the finished result Wida! And really appreciate you showing the 'before' as well! A well made-over card. :-)

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  17. Jen @ Reverse ConfettiMonday, September 23, 2013 at 9:23:00 PM EDT

    This card is stunning!

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  18. My Paper EpiphanyTuesday, September 24, 2013 at 7:10:00 AM EDT

    Love the makeover!

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  19. TasnimTuesday, September 24, 2013 at 8:50:00 AM EDT

    The distressed colors look AMAZING! I love how this card is distressed and still has your signature style!

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  20. Joni AndayaTuesday, September 24, 2013 at 9:30:00 PM EDT

    Fabulous distressing girl! You did a FAB Job!!! Love it!

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