Thursday, May 15, 2014

Inspired by a Song

Today the IO challenge is all about being inspired by a song.  Easy!  I have songs running through my head all the time.  For my post today, I am dedicating two cards to my brother Clint who has an absolute love of the Muppets and especially Kermit.



For my first card, I was inspired by the song "It's Not Easy Being Green."  I chose to color one of the flowers (CS540 Bunch of Blossoms) in a green that was different from the rest and chose a saying that reflected the idea that we are each a little bit different (from clear set CL350 Life Lessons 1).  I die cut out the green blossom using the coordinating die (DIE148-L Bunch of Blossoms).  To add a bit more interest, I embossed all the flowers in clear embossing powder:


For my second card, I used the song "Rainbow Connection."  I used the same blossom with coordinating die and stamped the flowers with an assortment of Memento Luxe ink pads.  I used a saying from a clear stamp set (Cl307 All Occasion II) and added an embossed background using a folder from Lifestyle Crafts.


My original plan was to use the central oval with flowers on top of a white on white card card with the Branch Die (DIE007-L) in green paper.  However, after a half hour of looking for the die with no success, I decided that the card should be inspired by "Let it Go" and went with a plan B that included black cardstock.  Can't everything be summed up with song titles?

Want to be inspired by other designers?  Check out these wonderful samples:


Laura Fulcher - you are here
Vicki Garrett

2 comments:

Pattie J. said...

clever idea, using the same dies and bringing different songs and feelings, to life. well done.

Sonia said...

Rainbow Connection is one of my all-time favorites! Really like both your cards, you did a great job expressing the songs.