Serene Silhouettes

I've been blogging now for 6 years and I can tell you I've hardly EVER used purples on my cards. I tend towards bright clean colors and reds. But today I followed my heart with this card and broke all of my pre-conceived notions about color.

I knew I wanted to use the colors of Pool Party, Crumb Cake and a splash of Elegant Eggplant. I loved how the flowers looked markered in Eggplant, so I went with that as my main color. 

There are quite a few details that you can see better if you click to enlarge the photo. A border of embossing with the Framed Tulips Folder and a smattering of pearls add a dressy touch. I used my new Stampin Spritzer and mixed up my own shimmer spray to add a subtle sheen and glimmer.

Here's how: I poured about an inch of rubbing alcohol into the spritzer. (Just plain alcohol that I had on hand from the medicien cabinet.) I added a drop of Pool Party re-inker then poured in a small glob of Shimmer Paint (Frost White) and shook it all up. 

When you look at the card close up you can see the shimmer adds a hint of pale aqua to the flowers and there's also a sprinkling of it on the card base too. 

Hope you'll give this new tool and technique a try! 

   All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps:         Serene Silhouettes, Tiny Tags

Paper:   Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Ink:  Elegant Eggplant, Pool Party Re-inker

Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers, Framelits Labels Dies, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Stampin' Spritzer, Shimmer Mist, Seam Binding Ribbon, Pearls Basic Jewels, Antique Brads, Little Labels Punch Pack

Comments

[Ruth Gore]

1.

I love the Pool Party mat - so smart to cut it that way! It brings attention to all the right places! Gorgeous!

[Susan, aka Soozie4Him on SCS]

2.

Oh, this is just GORGEOUS!! The shimmer is coming through loud and clear! Not too much, but your photo is a good one, so we can see it!! Now I have two favors to ask - can you tell me how you got the embossed tulips embossing on just top and bottom and not on the sides? Also, I have the hardest time working with the seam binding ribbon, but I love the look. Could you do a video of you tying this lovely double bow??

Hugs to you, my friend!

[Doris D.]

3.

Well you should definitely use more purples. Beautiful card. I like the purple and pool party together.

[Donna]

4.

This is beautiful!! I love the way you did the embossed tulips on this card front. What a GREAT idea!

[Jill]

5.

Absolutely beautiful!