"Long and Low" ... a Challenging Card Challenge

This 4" x 8 1/2" card was created for Sharon's 'Long and Low' blog challenge.

This really was challenging for me as I usually don't make cards in this orientation ... I discovered that all that blank space, just sitting there staring at me, was a bit intimidating.

The base of the card is Image Plus card stock; I used digital patterned paper in place of my usual designer paper. I added a length of 3/8" olive green grosgrain ribbon along the seam using double-sided adhesive; I also looped a bit behind the chipboard heart.

Next, I painted a chipboard heart with acrylic paint and, when dry, added two Maya Road velvet flowers mounted on a dimensional. I used a raspberry colored brad for the flower's center and added three more to the seam ribbon.

Finally, I stamped my sentiment and the tiny brackets with chalk ink.

I didn't start out intending to create a Valentine's Day card but this certainly could be used as one!

And yes, I know that it's always good to move out of your comfort zone but I'm still not sure how I feel about this card. I love the color combination but I still feel like I should be adding something. Oh well, maybe less IS more.

Thanks for visiting today!

Ingredients:

Card stock: Image Plus

Patterned Paper: Digitally created using photo editing software

Acrylic Stamps: 'Faux Ribbon' and 'My Punny Valentine Add-On' collections (Nichole Heady for Papertrey Ink)

Color Medium: Memories Chalk-a-Lots! ink in Black Raspberry (Stewart Superior); Craft Smart Acrylic Paint in Cherry Cobbler (Plaid)

Ribbon: Olive grosgrain (May Arts)

Brads: Raspberry (American Crafts)

Velvet Flowers: 'Air' Velvet Collection (Maya Road)

Chipboard: Unknown (for storage purposes, I always remove the packaging)