Tuesday, November 19, 2013

RIC #48 and a Goodbye :(


Oh this post is a sad one...It's my last as a design team member with Runway Inspired Challenge. I came on board about a year ago and loved every challenge with the most amazing design team AND players around. Thank you Jen for taking a chance on me. RIC allowed me to be edgy and artsy and cool without caring what a "normal" card is supposed to look like. It was very liberating.



To color the flowers, I used color pencils and then blended with stamp cleaner. A tip I borrowed from the talented Jennifer McGuire HERE.
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All Supplies by Penny Black. The stamp is called FLOWER POETRY I also used a sentiment from Wishes and creative dies. 

I went back and colored the flowers with some Wink of Stella. It gave it a pretty result. 

Edited to add: Ok I just noticed that I only have 2 sprigs on the left and 3 sprigs on the right. Since I was trying to recreate one of those Greek fern looks where the leaves come up on both sides symmetrically, I had to fix it. It's a gloomy day so the pic isn't as good, but here it is!


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30 comments:

  1. Noooooooooooo :( I'm going to miss you so much <3 I'm totally loving your style right now so I hope I'll get to see you around more often ♥

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  2. This card is so gorgeous, Wida! It has an elegance to it. Stunning!

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  3. Beautiful coloring and use of elements, Wida! Hope you continue to create and inspire!

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  4. Your last card for this challenge as a member of the DT is sensational, Wida! I'm sure the team will miss you like krazee, but I do hope we will still see your liberated takes on the RIC challenges in the future! Hugs, Darnell

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  5. I will truly miss seeing your creations on this DT Wida. I have really seen you grow as a designer through your term, including taking artistic risks which have paid off and seen some of your best work as a result. This final card of yours is truly beautiful and special, and a perfect way to bow out with style. <3

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  6. Wida, you really are leaving! It's not going to be the same without you :(
    I am glad that you would still be creating and sharing from time to time. As for this card, love the focal image, and love how you framed it with black leaves!

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  7. Way to go out with a bang! Beautiful card! I didn't know you could blend colored pencils with stamp cleaner? Gonna have to try that.

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  8. I'm so going to miss your RIC creations!! You gave it a whiff of freshness and I loved seeing your latest creations especially. "Normal" card? What is a normal? I think yours were all exquisite, amazing, perfect. Does that count? :)

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  9. I am just getting to know you Wida :( I cannot believe you are really leaving RIC! Though I know I will still see your fabulous creations! Its not a goodbye after all. Your card is lovely and what a cool technique!

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  10. Wait! No! Perfect fit remember?! :( awww. Well your stuff is still awesome and I'll still think your edgy and cool afterwards so I guess it's okay :) your card is lovely!

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  11. I can't believe you're stepping down from RIC! I love your RIC cards! I love all your cards, I'll be honest, LOL! I love this card, too!

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  12. Gorgeous card! Your framed image is so pretty. I love the black leaves. Your work on this DT will be missed. I look forward to all that you will continue to create :)

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  13. Will miss your inspiration over at RIC! This card is gorgeous, as always.

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  14. Wida, this is beautfiul! THanks for sharing the stamp cleaner tip. :)

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  15. This post makes me sad. Not because of the card because that is gorgeous, but you know I love your RIC cards they are amazing!

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  16. Gorgeous card, Wida! I love the softness of your flowers using this technique, and your black sprigs are the perfect touch!

    I'm sorry that you won't be on the DT at RIC...your cards have always inspired me! You will be missed!

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  17. Aw, sorry you're leaving RIC, I love your takes on the inspiration, including this one. Your OCD edit made me laugh :)

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  18. Whaaaat? You're ditching RIC? Announcement tomorrow on your blog? ;) Love the coloring on your blooms. FYI you can use baby oil too to blend pencils.

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  19. I'm going to miss your RIC creations, Wida but I still have comfort in knowing that you'll still be rocking cool, edgy designs no matter where your creative adventures take you! :)

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  20. Beautiful card! I love the softly colored flowers and how you framed them with the leaves. I have loved seeing your style evolve while on this DT but I know you will continue to wow and inspire us on your blog and future ventures.

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  21. i enjoyed seeing your interpretation on those challenges. will be so sad to see you go, but you are still gonna make pretty cards and post them, right? you know you have fans out there just waiting to see your beautiful cards! =)

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  22. So sorry to hear you won't be designing for RIC anymore, Wida -- I always love seeing what you create!

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  23. Your card is gorgeous! Sad that you are leaving the team

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  24. Lovely card, Wida. Very elegant color palette too. I know that you'll be missed at RIC, but I'm also certain that new opportunities await. Enjoy your life, and I for one am hoping you'll continue posting your gorgeous cards and witty posts! : ) Bev

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  25. I love this! I have a plate from Greece with that sort of design! Does your leaving mean you will now be playing at Ric and we'll have to compete with you?!! I'll miss your inspiration!

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