Nature is Imagination Itself

 

"The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way. Some see Nature all ridicule and deformity, ans some scarce see Nature at all. But to the eyes of the man of imagination, Nature is Imagination itself." ~William Blake, 1799, The Letters

Cloud 9 is hosting their second blog hop, have you checked it out? This time the cue is a sketch challenge.

I'm going to attempt to explain how I created this card, which is a bit different for me! I grabbed some patterned paper from Artful Delight's August Card Kit and the large leaves from WPlus9's Woodgrain Silhouette Additions. I stamped onto the patterned paper the leaves in a soft pink, then layered bright red washi tape from Bazzill on top. A quick zig with my sewing machine (don't look too close because it is crooked-told you it was quick!) and I was almost complete. I stamped a sentiment from Birds and Bees and then finished the card with some bold fussy cut large leaves. I like the soft pattern from the paper against the pale pink, and then the deep contrast of the red and black against the background.

I'm excited to see the other creations over at Cloud 9!