Hello, friends!

It was SO GOOD to be back to stamping! My inspiration for today's card began when I studied the dress of a cute little girl when we stopped to eat on the way home. I couldn't believe the pattern of orange red, bright pink and green colors together, but they looked great and I decided they might just work for my card.

What do you think?

  

The flowers were stamped on Whisper White card stock and colored in with Regal Rose and Poppy Parade ink. The card front and Regal Rose circle were embossed using the Square Lattice folder. It's been my go-to choice for texture, I love the way it just thickens up the card stock and adds a subtle design. Anybody out there remember the Canvas BG stamp? I used to love that too, it was also so very versatile.

The terrific sketch at The Paper Players inspired my layout. I switched the embellishments to fit better with the floral image, but it wasn't until I went to post that I realized that I put the sentiment in the wrong place too.  Here's the sketch, hope you can play along too!

   

My sentiment comes from the Happy Greetings set in the Summer Mini. I stamped with StazOn and used a marker to add a hint of pick to the HELLO in the center. If you don't have a demonstrator and would like a copy of the mini mailed to you, just send me an e-mail. I'd be happy to send you one.

Your comments are SO VERY welcome, I'd love to hear from you, take the time if you can to write a few words and let me know what you think. 

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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>

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Supplies~  all supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Because I Care, Happy Greetings, Tiny Tags
Paper:  Regal Rose, Whisper White, Poppy Parade
and Ink: Jetblack StazOn  

Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch, Designer Buttons, White Taffeta Ribbon

 

Comments

[Ann Schach]

1.

Beautiful, Cindy! I love the colors together! The texture is fabulous!

[Ruth Ann]

2.

Love the coloring!

[Nance Leedy (Canopy Crafts)]

3.

I love how you've interpreted my sketch Cindy! Sometimes it's best not to study it too much, eh?! Love how the stem of the flower trails off the center and the black buttons with the sentiment just pop off the page! So glad you could join us at The Paper Players!

[Lesley]

4.

Love card and colours, it is always funny where colour inspiration comes from! That little dress must have been so sweet! Love the sentiment at the top and the bow is beautiful, I wish I could tie them like that! I need to practice! Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players this week!
Smiles,
Lesley

[Rita]

5.

Beautiful card! Love the texture and embellishments. Lovely, lovely! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players!

[Christy Q]

6.

This is fantastic! I love that square lattice EF as well - it's my go-to folder for texture also. And it's so cool to hear where people get inspiration from. Who would have thought a little girl's dress would inspire this elegant card? It's gorgeous, Cindy!

[Anne Marie]

7.

Hi Cindy! Such a gorgeous card! I love the colors together and I especially enjoy the inspiration behind it. Your coloring is beautiful and that bow is absolutely perfect. Thanks so much for joining us at The Paper Players this week! Hugs! :)