Cards [Completed]

fluffybunny · **Posted:** Mon May 06, 2013 12:35 am **(#1)**

Hi all, this weekend is both my mother's birthday and also Mother's Day.
I am seeking input on the two card covers while I continue creating the insides.
Thanks.

Here is the final draft. Thanks for the advice.

AnMal · **Posted:** Mon May 06, 2013 2:41 am **(#2)**

fluffybunny: i think both of them look good; layouts nicely balanced, readable text, no details that stick out or take over. the mother's day is my favourite, i love the texture of the background and the crayon hearts.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16251

I like both.Nicely done and good color choices.The crayon card really shows a personal Mom, and child touch.Great idea. :bigthup

fluffybunny · **Posted:** Mon May 06, 2013 4:22 pm **(#4)**

AnMal wrote:

fluffybunny: i think both of them look good; layouts nicely balanced, readable text, no details that stick out or take over. the mother's day is my favourite, i love the texture of the background and the crayon hearts.

Thanks AnMal, I was aiming for lipstick rather than crayon, but It does look a crayon too doesn't it. I suppose since my mother is 73, it has been a while since she has seen her baby with any crayons

gramg wrote:

I like them both, so maybe mix them together in warhol and just give her one card for both occasions.

Thanks G, but trust me, 'Mother' would not appreciate a 'combining of the two events' :roll:

Rod wrote:

I like both.Nicely done and good color choices.The crayon card really shows a personal Mom, and child touch.Great idea. :bigthup

Cheers Rod.

They both still look a little empty/plain to me as though they just need a little something extra. Any suggestions anyone?

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

I like them both and I pick the Birthday one,

AnMal · **Posted:** Mon May 06, 2013 11:44 pm **(#6)**

fluffybunny: it's really hard to picture anything that could be added without messing up the balance of the designs. if you wanted to add something i would suggest an irregularly shaped object, asymmetrically placed near one of the corners for the birthday card, to make a nice contrast to the strict layout. and for the mother's day card maybe something to frame it off, wouldn't have to be a traditional frame, but just something that puts a boundary to the picture.

dinasset · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2013 2:49 am **(#7)**

my humble contribution for one cover...cheers

Attachment:

mom.xcf [50.98 KiB]
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sallyanne · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2013 3:02 am **(#8)**

The Birthday one really stood out for me but they are both great.

Erisian · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2013 6:25 am **(#9)**

Both are really nice but the birthday one is my favourite.

fluffybunny · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2013 7:20 pm **(#10)**

dinasset wrote:

my humble contribution for one cover...cheers

Attachment:

mom.xcf

Your efforts and time are appreciated amico

AnMal wrote:

fluffybunny: it's really hard to picture anything that could be added without messing up the balance of the designs. if you wanted to add something i would suggest an irregularly shaped object, asymmetrically placed near one of the corners for the birthday card, to make a nice contrast to the strict layout. and for the mother's day card maybe something to frame it off, wouldn't have to be a traditional frame, but just something that puts a boundary to the picture.

Thanks, I will experiment with all submissions. Will post an update soon, the weekend is fast approaching :keybdtype

fluffybunny · **Posted:** Thu May 09, 2013 8:06 pm **(#11)**

Thanks to everyone for their comments, advice and support.
I have posted the final drafts in the original post here
:tyspin

2-ton · **Posted:** Thu May 09, 2013 8:24 pm **(#12)**

perfect! Love the texture on the birthday card, and the little bunny on the mother's day card.

dinasset · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2013 4:02 am **(#13)**

surely your mom will enjoy your lovely cards...

Erisian · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2013 5:29 am **(#14)**

Excellent job fb!