Sunday, February 11, 2007

DCM - All things Media - wishing you a wonderful Lunar New Year ahead !








It's around us no matter which way we turn, and all designed to get our attention. Ads designed by graphic designers who know all the tricks & techniques to draw our eyes to the product in question. You only have to glance at a Newspaper quickly to read headings with 'Shock' titles & 'Clever' puns all designed to make you want to read what the article is all about!Maybe you have been inspired by an Ad in a magazine, the colours or design that has been used. Or incorporate actual magazines & newspapers onto your card; maybe chop up letters (ransom note style) to create the sentimentSo grab that latest edition of your favourite Mag, or pick up your newspaper, because there is so much inspiration there, Just waiting for you to discover!



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It's Chinese New Year season here in Sunny Singapore



& not to mention the season of love ....






So loads of wonderful adverts in our newspapers here ...






I chose to use an image of a painting used in a shopping centre newspaper advert ,


attached it to a recycled Chinese New Year Square card












& my Lunar New Year wishes for you , dear crafting friends,



near & far ,



across the miles






May wealth always come your way



May your New Year be auspicious and as you wish






and I added a charm to my New Year greeting card to bring you :






Satisfaction And Happiness Year by Year










4 comments:

Kathy said...

I like the way you've brought together the Chinese NY celebration and the DCM dare with this one.
Wishing you health, wealth and happiness and aHappy Lunar New Year to you to you and your family

Lythan said...

Gung hei fat choi and a happy new year! Love the card BTW

Rhi said...

Gorgeous Pearl, what a beautiful advert, and you've transformed it into a stunning card :)

Happy New Year!
Rhi x

Gillian said...

Oh Pearl, this is so beautiful!!! I love how you have used this stunning picture, and that gorgeous embellishment, Simply Stunning!!!