Color of Love
Good day, fellow crafters. Welcome to my “Colors of Love” card design. This design is centered around the captivating theme of "Color of Love". Over time, certain colors have become associated with love, romance, and affection due to cultural influences and historical context. For my submission, I have carefully selected colors to evoke specific emotions and convey meaningful messages. Pink, symbolizing tenderness, affection, and romance, Blue to represent calmness, trust, and loyalty, Purple which embodies creativity, spirituality, and passion and lastly White which signifies purity, innocence, and simplicity. I hope you enjoy it.
To create this wonderful card I carefully selected colored cardstock and ventured into using a new product, the Kinsley Heart Plate layered dies from Birch Press Design. While I had previous experience with layering stencils, these dies brought a fresh element to my project, working in the same manner. To my eye these dies are reminiscent of a beautiful stained glass window so I know I will be using them again.
The first step involved running each plate with its corresponding cardstock color through the die cutting machine. Thankfully, the plates were conveniently labeled for easy identification. The second step entailed stacking the layers in the proper order, resulting in a visually pleasing arrangement. After adhering all the pieces together, I attached the background to a pre-cut white card base.
For the sentiment, I opted to use Vellum as a backing, ensuring it wouldn't overshadow the intricate beauty of the Kinsley Heart Plate cutouts. This choice provided a touch of transparency, allowing glimpses of the design beneath while maintaining a delicate presence. The sentiment itself was crafted using a die from my collection. Instead of a single layer, I decided to cut it out of blue, white, and black cardstock, strategically aligning them with a slight offset to create a shadowed text effect. This added depth and dimension to the sentiment, enhancing its visual impact.
Whether through crafting projects, personal preferences, or cultural influences, color adds depth and meaning to our experiences of love. May this discussion inspire you to embrace the vibrant palette of emotions and expressions that love encompasses, painting a beautiful and colorful journey in your own life.
