Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Double D Challenge: Frames

Hello, friends!  It's Double D challenge time again and, as you may have guessed from the title, we're doing "Frames" this time around.  I hope you can play along!

I love working with frames.  Mostly I like to make my own, adding die cut embellishments to the corners and framing up a stamped and colored image, but today I made something very simple so I could use a new-to-me Poppystamps die.  It's the Greenhouse Potted Plants Sidekick Frame and Stencil.  It comes with some small birds and vines, but I left those off today and instead added a cheerful flower from the Poppystamps Sending Scribbles set.




Here's our mood board for your inspiration:




The team has the very difficult task of voting on creative favorites, and a random winner will receive this prize:




I also used a new Poppystamps sentiment set -- Birthday Blowout.  All the clean white is not exactly what I had initially envisioned for this die, but I saw these colors in the mood board and thought I'd go with it.  Funny thing is, I like it!  Maybe it's that funky yellow flower.




Come see the team samples at Double D.  No two alike and all a delight!

There are more card details in the recipe below.  Thank you so much and I'll see you again soon!


Stamps:  Poppystamps Birthday Blowout, Sending Scribbles  Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White, SU Cool Caribbean  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Cool Caribbean (sponged thru stencil onto white panel under frame, creating a halo around pots)  Accessories:  Signo Uniball white gel pen, white embossing powder, Scotch brand foam mounting tape  Dies:  Poppystamps Greenhouse Potted Plants Sidekick Frame and Stencil, Taylored Expressions Stitched Rectangle Stacklets (inside)

21 comments:

Sherri said...

Wow! I love what you did with this frame! I actually ordered this frame and using that flower was brilliant! I love it! Totally changes the look of the card! You turned it into a wow card!

Joan B said...

beautiful. love how the little flower just pops!!

Darlene said...

NOW who's the enabler? LOL This is such a cool die and I love what you've done with it!! Brought an instant smile! Awesome photo staging too ... really brought my eye to that pretty little yellow flower on the front! GREAT JOB (as always)!

Christine Alexander said...

Leslie, what a fun card, I love that plant pot die and your lone little flower is so sweet :)

Yogi said...

pretty. nice frames. have a great day

Vicki said...

Wow, lovely card, Leslie! Beautiful colors! I love the blue highlights behind the cups and the pop of yellow on the flower. That is one awesome die cut. Now, I have to check it out.

Verna Angerhofer said...

That is so very gorgeous! I love that frame you used and fits the inspiration photo perfectly too. What a pretty flower in that pot too.

Donna Phelan said...

Love, love, LOVE that frame die cut and all of those little pots! Your little yellow posie is soooooo sweet and just perfect! This is so lovely, Leslie.

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Oh my gosh!! Leslie, I've never seen a die like this one, how precious are those little vases and bowls!!! The color is divine, is it like Coastal Cabana? I love it!!!
The pop of yellow from that flower is a super sweet little detail.
Oh my dear friend, you make it so hard for me to stick to my resolution, I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to have this die.😉💐
Thank you for sharing.
Hugs.
Maria.

Pauline said...

Oh Leslie, I love your card today. This die fits perfectly for the challenge. I love that you kept this very simple and the flower is so perfect sitting in your flower pot. This is sure to brighten up someone's day! I've had my eye on this frame when it was released but I have yet to purchase, someday! Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day!

laurie said...

I LOVE that die...what an awesome card!

Conniecrafter said...

I have been eyeing this set and I love what you have done with it, so sweet, love the touch of blue around the pots!

Kathy Krug said...

Love blue and yellow together. This is such a fun die. Love it.

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous die and very exquisite card.xx

Barbara said...

Wow! This die is just so different and I really adore it. I have a soft spot for Poppy stamps and dies. But unfortunately, don't have many. I love how you did this challenge.

Evelyn S. said...

I am so far behind again! A week in Hillsboro and I can't get into any kind of "groove" again, particularly in card-making. This card of yours is one of those clean, neat, beautiful creations that you do so well, Leslie! I love the soft color palette and the "frames" you have chosen. Beautiful job.

Pam Sparks said...

OH! I LOVE it! What a fabulous take with this die! Awesome Leslie!

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous card love the colour and fabulous die with all the pots-brilliant
Carol x

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

What a great die - I love what you did with it! Nothing is prettier than soft blue and yellow. Thanks so much for your lovely comments. The past month has been so overwhelming. I will be MIA next week as we decided to run away for awhile. We need some down time. Thanks again, I so appreciate you visiting my blog.

Judy Woodland said...

What a cute die, I have never seen one like it. I love the blue and white with just a pop of color with that flower. This is a great card!

Sue Lelli said...

I LOVE this with all the little shelves and cups and that bright yellow daisy! Super pretty card - inside and out!