As if I weren't already getting hits from Russian po*n sites, now our friends Chrissy and Jen at Less Is More (LIM) want us to do a card based on a colour challenge called "50 Shades of Grey," sponsored by (I'm not making this up) Pink Petticoat!
Pink Petticoat is an awesome place! And there are some really cool cards made by Chrissy and Jen and the other participants over at LIM, so check them out if you haven't already!
I think sometimes my mind has a mind of its own. I think that sounds like a quote on Pinterest. I should put it on a fancy square like it was a famous quote, like I was somebody. OTOH, I think I'm prolly not the first one to come up with that. But I digest.
Here's my 50 Shades of Grey card:
I actually have a brand-new (which would make it NBUS) feather die I want to break in, but I happened to have my feather stash on my desk for a different idea. (I've been collecting found feathers since before feathers were on trend.) I dumped them out on my desk and of all the shades, only one was grey. One was enough and it was a beauty. I wish you could see it IRL.
So, okay, now what? What the heckers kind of sediment would work? The kind that lives in the party up in my head, that's what kind. The kind that also was appro popo for the challenge title! I typed it in Word, changed the font color to charcoal, printed it, cut it out, and gave it a fish-tail finish. I swirled it around a pencil, one end one way, the other end the other way and gave it some movement. Then I backed it with a shadow mat and attached it to the card. I used Martha Stewart glitter glue to make my three grey and glittery embellies and shazambam, done!
It tickles me that this came together because I missed last week's challenge and I came too close for comfort to missing this one!
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I'm also tickled that we have a new friend on board! Please help me welcome Kimberly Hogan of happy homeschool rule! Kimberly is one of those crafters who has her hands in a wonderful assortment of artistic endeavors! No matter your style, you will enjoy meeting her and seeing all the inspiration she has to offer! Welcome, Kimberly, and thank you for joining the party!!
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That is a great feather and the sentiment is perfect! Very fun card Darnell;)
ReplyDeleteOnly one word is needed - WOW!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLynn
LOL - nice take on the challenge - Mxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful feather!! Love the nature's dots on it~
ReplyDeleteThis is such a clever card for 50 shades ! Love the feather & how you created everything from in your playhouse -- no inking required! Genius !
ReplyDeletewell done LOL - perfect sentiment for a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card and a perfect sentiment to go with the gorgeous feather!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful feather-nature is stunning isn't it?That sentiment is perfect Darnell and i love the way you have moulded it-looks really neat :)
ReplyDeleteHave a fabby weekend-and thank you for your kind words on the fundraising and also for the positive vibes-very welcome :)Nessa xxx
Wonderful card Darnell. The feather looks amazing and the sentiment is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good weekend
Sue xx
Such a gorgeous card and I wondered where you got that stamp until you said it was real lol. Hugs, Amanda x
ReplyDeleteAnd what a fabbylicious feather it turned out to be. I'm so glad I invested in some feather stamps last weekend - as you say, feathers are bang on trend right now.
ReplyDeleteYou choice of sentiment lifts this lovely card to SPLENDID!
Kathyk
What a super original idea!
ReplyDeleteOH YES.
ReplyDeleteI love that feather - and the sentiment - and the whole darn double entendre thing. Should be interesting to see what comes up in Google Analytics the next couple of weeks :P
OMG! This card is fantastic - very "shades-of-gray". Well done - your tickle made me giggle.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! I just love how you put this card together! I especially love the sentiment panel!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant ! and beautiful :) Have a great day, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteDarnell your card is fabulous! What a great spin on '50 Shades', have you finished the trilogy yet? Ooohing and ahhing over that feather!
ReplyDeleteHi Darnell,
ReplyDeleteLove your card for this weeks LIM challenge, the feather is gorgeous and the words are perfect - you and your blog always tickle me!!
Have a great weekend, and thanks for your lovely comments on my blog, it's always a pleasure to hear from you. Hugs Linda xx
Oh what a fabulous feather and you have shown it off to it's best advantage - love the sentiment - perfect in every way! Have a lovely weekend my friend.... Hugs, Annie xx
ReplyDeleteGreat use of your found feather!
ReplyDeleteFab card & brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGREAT us of the beautiful feather!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome Darnell! I love that you used found feathers and the sentiment you made is just perfect, very cheeky you are Karen x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win with this gorgeous card! ( it is going to win it has too!) Oh it is beautiful! Love the way you added the perfect sentiment! The feather is real? Right?
ReplyDeleteThat feather is totally gorgeous! I love how you kept the remainder of the card nice & clean so as not to detract from the avian plumage!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful treatment to the sentiment banner - love the shadow effect! The dots, courtesy of Martha, are perfect!
Twoot, twoot,Looooove the feather, my DS sue just gave me some gorgeous feathers, imagine that LOL. I'll be using them soon, to bad I just posted Julies parcel, she could have used some feathers for her nest.I loooove grey, all shades (not the book:O),) the sentiment is so cute and who couldn't use a tickle once and a while :).. Thanks for sharing your lovely find.You have contributed a fabulous interpretation to Pink Petticoat. Have a great weekend..
ReplyDeleteWhat an exquisite feather Dippy - it's bootiful......and your sediment is perfect! I hadn't even made the connection with 50SoG and Pink Petticoat - my card might have been very different if I had! lol You've definitely tickled me ....nothing new there :o). Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
Karendipity x
Your mind has a fantastic mind of it's own...genius card. Perfect sentiment...you are amazing. Talented and sweet too. Hugs Carole
ReplyDeleteI just love reading your posts Darnell and your card is just amazing this week!
ReplyDeleteThat feather looks terrific, what a fabbo card,
Thanks SO much
Chrissie
Less is More
As always, a very creative card!
ReplyDeleteOh Darnell, I had to stop laughing so I could type this comment! (actually, I'm still giggling!) I want to thank you for inspiring me, for making me laugh and for always being such a fresh talented voice! You're wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteI love your gorgeous feather Darnell and the card you made with it is stunning:) hugs xx
ReplyDeleteWow, Darnell, this feather is a real beauty ... and what you've done with it is stunning ... so elegant! Anita :)
ReplyDelete... careful who you send it to :)
ReplyDeleteI really really like the feather. Is there a pun intended in that sentiment with 50 shades of gray? bwawawwa sorry - my mind has a mind of it's own - to quote you!!!
ReplyDeleteYou had me there for a minute. While looking at the card, before I read the blog, I thought "How in the world did she make that die look like a real feather?" I was really impressed. I'm still impressed, though, because I love the sentiment and the flag you put it on. I'm often stuck with what sentiment to use and often base my cards on whether I can think of one or not.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea to use a real feather. And, you had the perfect one, too.
ReplyDeleteI bet you have loads of great sentiments going round in that party in your head!!! This one is just perfect for your card and love that feather too.... I had a second look when you mentioned a die and then read on that it was real.. Phew!!
ReplyDeleteI had a few questions otherwise :0)
Jenny x
What a beautiful feather and how nice of that bird to leave it behind for you! That's a perfect sentiment! Love the curls!
ReplyDeleteI love your card but this post has me laughing so hard that I am crying!
ReplyDeleteDarnell your card is beautiful. I am confused is the feather real?
ReplyDeleteawesome sentiment!!! bow chicka bow wow ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's no wonder you've been showcased, your card is so gorgeous and that's from one who won't go near birds or feathers lol ! A real stunner! X
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!! Fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Darnell-Very well deserved-gorgeous card :)
ReplyDeleteNessa xx
A wonderfully well deserved Showcase at LIM, Darnell, with this elegant delight ... Congratulations! Anita :)
ReplyDeletehi darnell,
ReplyDeletethanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving this wonderful comment!
it`s great that your beautiful card was chosen at lim, congrats!
many greetings from austria!
claudia
Congrats on your LiM showcase with this stunner Darnell! What a perfect choice of sentiment - genius! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteHUGE Congrats for your LIM Shout Out Darnell - Perfect card - I'm sure you're tickled ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats for being featured at LIM Darnell!
ReplyDeleteAlways a honor in my eyes to be featured over there!
Love that feather!
Congrats for being showcased on LIM - your card is truly stunning!
ReplyDeleteWoot Wooot Wooot!!! LIM Hooorah!!
ReplyDeleteOkay lady, you're another wonder that when I go to post a hello, I may think I will get carpul tunnel..(just love it tho!!)
Haha. Thanks again for always paying it forward and inspiring all the new Bloggies out there - you are truly an angel.
-HUGZ today from Kimberly