Shape Series | More Circles!

Today I have three more circle makes to share.  Two are based on the sketches I started with back in early January, the other is freestyle.

I've used the same Honeybee Stamps 6x6 patterned paper pad for both the layout and the card.  I was really enjoying the fresh zingy colours.

Here's a quick reminder of the sketch...

And I did plump for the circular photographs in the end.  My main struggle was with which photos would cut down to a circle.  A lot of the prints I had weren't the right ratio or didn't have enough background to crop down.  Perhaps thinking ahead when I'm printing is the way forward if I want to use shaped photos (or buying a home printer, which I've always discounted before because I'm sure I'll break it frequently and I don't have a tech support in house!)

The alpha dies are from Concord and 9th and were perfect because they cut both an inner and an outer.  Without the black outline the letters just don't show up.  And #BeMoreJesse is quickly becoming my mantra.  He's simply the best when it comes to attitude.

The card is pretty much an exact copy of the sketch.  I wondered about adding sequins or enamel dots here too but I couldn't make them work without it feeling too bust for my tastes.

Then I pulled out some muted papers - mainly Honeybee again with a sprinkling if Pinkfresh thrown in - and cut them with my geometric circle dies from Simon Says Stamp.

I could make cards like this All. Day. Long.  So simple and very therapeutic playing with colour and repitition.

I am still yet to create something worth sharing based on the concept sketch I shared.  I was thinking along the lines of, "you know, a circle card base and then three off set circles..."  

 

Well, it turns out, I don't know!  It's not for the lack of trying though.  I have a couple of fails under my belt now but I will keep on keeping on.

I'm about ready to move on, in fact I have already started a heart themed make.  I won't wind up the circle theme until I have conquered the circular card though.  So expect a wind up post (or the sound of scrunching of cardstock followed by a little 'grr' of frustration) soon!