Bashful Bouquet

I've had a chance to do lots of stamping this week! I'm happy to have a second post to share with you today that I made for the CASE study challenge. The challenge features cards by talented artists and we are to draw inspiration from their work and then create a project with our own spin on that.

The amazing designer for this month has been Sarah Martina Parker, and here is her gorgeous card.

 

I loved her subtle layers and soft colors, the lace and seam binding bow, and the beautiful way she incorporated stripes, script and flourishes in her design.

Here's my card.

Don't you love those flowers from the Fabulous Floret set? I stamped them in Basic Brown ink on white card stock, and using Blender Pens, I colored them with ink. The large blossom was inked in Bashful Blue, then I added shading with a Marina Mist marker.

My favorite part of this card was creating the background papers. I stamped the script from the Strength & Hope set on Crumb cake, and then sponged with Soft Suede to add depth. For the soft blue layer, I began with Presto Patterns DSP which is white with an embossed design that shows up when you sponge over it. I stamped the flourishes in Crumb Cake ink and then sponged Bashful Blue.

I have to tell you that all the work that went into this card was very satisfying and I love the result. I also loved thinking about the dear friend that I'll be sending this to today.

As for my dear blog friends, I just want to tell you how much I appreciate you stopping in each day!

<p><span style="color: #00bf00;"><strong>Stamps: </strong></span><br /><span style="color: #00bf00;"><strong>Paper:</strong>&nbsp; </span><br /><span style="color: #00bf00;"><strong>and Ink:</strong> </span></p>

<p><span style="color: #c00000;"><span style="color: #00bf00;"><strong>Accessories:&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></span><strong><br /></strong></span></p>

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<p><span style="color: #00bf00;"><strong><span style="color: #111111;">Supplies</span></strong>~&nbsp; <em>all supplies by Stampin' Up!</em></span></p>

<p><span style="color: #00bf00;"><strong>Stamps: </strong></span><br /><span style="color: #00bf00;"><strong>Paper:</strong>&nbsp; </span><br /><span style="color: #00bf00;"><strong>and Ink:</strong> </span></p>

<p><span style="color: #c00000;"><span style="color: #00bf00;"><strong>Accessories:&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></span><strong><br /></strong></span></p>

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Supplies~  all supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Happy greetings, Fabulous Florets, Hope & Strength

Paper: Presto Patterns, Bashful Blue, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Print Patterns DSP, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Soft Suede, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist

Accessories: Tasteful Trim Die, Crochet lace, Krumb Cake taffeta ribbon, markers, sponges, Antique brads

Comments

[Juanita]

1.

I prefer your version of this card, the colors and the cleaned up visual just appeal to me more. You have kept the same vibrant feel, but with a more CAS look

[Sarah Martina]

2.

This is just beautiful Cindy! Thanks for creating such a beautiful CASE! :) And thanks so much for your kind words! :)

[Ann Schach]

3.

Beautiful, Cindy! You did a fabulous job of making this your own while maintaining the over-all feel of Sarah's stunning card! Great job!

[Sarah]

4.

Gorgeous card! You did such a beautiful card!

[Ruth Ann]

5.

Oh. I love the blue! And I thought the large flower was re-inker technique until I read the description. Great job!

[Amy Wanford]

6.

What a super pretty card - love that double bow!
Thanks for joining us on CASE study!
Hugs,
Aimes
x

[Tessa]

7.

This is just beautiful!

[Susan]

8.

I LOVE this!! That Presto Patterns layer - does it have horizontal and vertical lines on part of it, then diagonal on another part?? In any case, it's GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing!

[tiffany bauer]

9.

This card is beautiful!!! I will be showcasing this card on My Crafty Picks #19 with a link back to your blog on 6-5-11. If you wish to decline please email me at [email protected]

Take care
www.mycraftyworld.blogspot.com

[Shy]

10.

WOW!! Absoltely Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing. Love the colors and design.

[Andrea Ewen]

11.

Oh, my...this is just delightful! Love the neutral bow against the beautiful, blue flowers. The lace and brad are perfect accents! Thanks for playing along with us at CASE Study challenges!

[Karen Gilbert]

12.

Congratulations Cindy for having your card chosen for Tiffany's Crafty Picks. Your card is beautiful.

[Created by You]

13.

Absolutely stunning! Love your card Cindy! Congrats on being chosen for crafty pics too!
Hugs,
Sharon Field