Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Wacky Wednesday

Why is today Wacky? I don't know!!! I just remember this really funny book that I LOVED as a child, called Wacky Wednesday, and I think I MUST get it for my son. (after just now searching for this book on Amazon, I have discovered that it was written by Dr. Seuss! Who knew?)

Lisa picked the challenge for our Unity Wednesday Challenge this week. She gave us this gorgeous picture as inspiration.


I don't really know why I ended up going with this red/black/gold Asian feel, when I don't see that at all when I look at these plates. That is what was stuck in my head as I was creating, though. I ended up doing lots of embossing for this card, and I was reminded why I don't emboss very often!!


The red background paper is Paper Company Starburst Translucent. I embossed the Retro Circle Boogy from Unity's Good Times kit in gold. I also spread super bronze Pearl ex Powder onto that paper, which left all those blotches you see. The butterfly is also embossed on Riding Hood Red, cut out, and only the body is glued down. The wings are folded up, for depth.

I hope you have a fabulous day!

17 comments:

Lisa Hetrick said...

Hello! Gorgeous. Just love how you took the gold tones from the plates and mimicked the plate design, too.

Jane Izumi Matsumoto said...

Wow! This is so elegant! It's gorgeous.

Latisha said...

this is really beautiful
i think you are being too hard on yourself
great work

Brooke said...

are you kidding me?! i think this turned out SO COOL!!! i love how the red and gold look together! awesome!

Anonymous said...

Your card is truly gorgeous!

Christi said...

This is so elegant, Jess!! I love the style of it! smiles...

Unknown said...

Beautiful card - really stunning the gold on the red! Your little one is a cutie! How old?

Carole Bryson said...

Wow Jess - this is stunning... I just love everything about it .. I'd have to frame this card !

Cat Tidwell said...

WOWZA!! this is absolutely amazing Jess! LOVE it! I agree, this should be in a frame!

JenMarie said...

Totally STUNNING!!

Beanhead said...

You never cease to amaze me - your card is incredible!

Amy said...

So pretty...I love the red/gold combo!

Tweetpea said...

Very pretty. I love your interpretation of the plates.

Tammi
http://3littlebirdz.com

Jessy said...

Jess- i love this, love how the red, gold and black really pops together. AWESOME job!! and, Wacky Wednesday was one of my fav's too. :)

Ryann said...

This card is gorgeous Jessica! Great take on the inspiration challenge!!

Scrappychick said...

Jess...this is beautiful! Love the embossing on the pattern paper!

Lori said...

Gorgeous and elegant! Love the gold embossing.