You've Got This Flower

This is a lovely card combining neutral colors and soft background images with a bolder color flower.  The background and flower images come from the You've Got This stamp set and the soft splashes of Delightful Dijon ink were done with Gorgeous Grunge.  The flower was stamped on Watercolor Paper and I used a Watermelon Wonder Stampin' Write Marker to color the edges of the petals and a Blender Pen dipped into the Watermelon Wonder ink pad to create the softer colors.  I used a Cucumber Crush Stampin' Write Marker for the darker accents on the leaves and a Blender Pen dipped in the Mint Macaron ink pad for the lighter parts.  Sahara Sand ink outlined the image lightly with a Blender Pen to create depth.  I love working with Blender Pens; you can create such beautiful soft color with them.

The die cut image is from the retired Labels Collection Framelits and is popped up on Dimensionals.  The soft background is also from the You've Got This stamp set and the lovely ribbon is Sahara Sand Lace Trim.  My card base was Tip Top Taupe but it blended beautifully with the Sahara Sand Lace Trim.

I got my inspiration for this card from Leena Girsa at A La Cards.  Leena often inspires me to think outside the box!  I hope you like my creation.  Please leave me a comment below.

You've Got This

Another gorgeous card made with the new 2015 stamp set You've Got This!  This sample incorporates embossing with clear embossing powder, layering, and sponging to create a new color.  I used Tempting Turquoise cardstock where I stamped the flowers from host set Best Thoughts and sponged Island Indigo ink in the center of the the embossed flowers, extending a little outside the flower, but leaving just a hint of the Tempting Turquoise showing in between the flowers.  Adding a splash of sparkle with the 1/8" Silver Ribbon really added impact.

Embossing leaves from Choose Happiness on the black layer created a little depth and interest on the right to balance out the look.

A combination of Circles Framelits and the 2" Circle Punch gave the sentiment just the right depth and helps to draw your eye directly to it.

This is just one of the cards we made at Stamp Club this month.  If you are interested in joining us, contact me for more information.  I have spots available in O'Fallon and Union, Missouri.

Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Supplies

Stamps:  You've Got This, Choose Happiness, Best Thoughts

Paper:  Island Indigo, Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White

Ink:  Versamark, Memento Black, Tempting Turquoise

Tools:  Big Shot, Heat Tool, Circles Framelits, 2" Circle Punch

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, 1/8" Silver Ribbon, Dimensionals, Sponge

You've Got This

Hello Friends!  I have lots of beautiful samples I made for my New Catalog Open House last month that I plan to share with you in the next few weeks.  My goal is to post every Monday and Thursday, so please check back on Monday to see more creations.

This card was made using one of my favorite new stamp sets called You've Got This.  Also used is my favorite new DSP, Bohemian, which gives this otherwise simple card lots of impact.  The colors in it are just fabulous--so bold and rich!  Please leave a comment and let me know what you think of it.

Supplies

Stamp Sets:  You've Got This, Gorgeous Grunge

Paper:  Blackberry Bliss, Bermuda Bay, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Bohemian DSP

Ink:  Delightful Dijon, Blackberry Bliss

Tools:  Big Shot, Chalk Talk Framelits

Other:  Delightful Dijon Dotted Lace Trim, Dimensionals