Hi everyone! I'm back to flowers today with another card using the Lisa Horton Peony Rose Stem. It's an embossing folder with matching die. One of these days I'll use it without the die, but for now I'm enjoying the novelty of the combo.
I've included a decorative frame and some pretty designer paper with this card. I don't know who makes the frame as it was in a package of die cuts a friend gifted to me. However, I can say the paper is Zoju Forest Dream and the sentiment is an oldie by JustRite. I used Distress Oxide inks and an eye shadow brush for coloring. My die was positioned a little too low when I cut this, but that's my fault. It actually cuts quite closely when done right (ahem).
Wishing a happy birthday to the sweet friend I sent this to. She received it a few days early, but may as well start the celebration ahead of time and keep it going for a good long while.
Let's do this again soon, okay? Take care of yourselves and enjoy your day!
Stamps: Retired JustRite sentiment Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White, Zoju Forest Dream designer paper Ink: Distress Oxides for coloring, SU Always Artichoke for sentiment Other: Lisa Horton Peony Rose Stem 3D embossing folder with die, circle die, frame die (name unknown)
Leslie...it is so elegant! As always your coloring is amazing, too. The beautiful background paper is wonderfully set off with that gorgeous frame. It's another gem of a card!
ReplyDeleteHello Leslie... I finally got around to visiting and this card took my breath away. It's absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for your kind words and your wishes, we just have to deal with what life throws at us I suppose but it helps to know others are thinking of you.. I hope all is well with you, Rich and the fur babies? I struggle to type but I hope to visit again soon. Stay safe
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning my friend! I love everything about it and especially the beautiful font of the sentiment! Sigh...all the lovely details....
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and love the beautiful die-cut embossing folder and perfect delicate colouring.Johns eye op got cancelled because our son who lives with us tested positive for covid two days before !!!
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This is just beautiful. I love all the embossing folders and matching dies out there today, and you have used this set perfectly. The soft colors are gorgeous and your design is stunning!! Such a pretty card.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card and you have showcased that beautiful #D folder perfectly! I wonder if this card was whom I think it was for, I had 11 July birthdays this month, one of my little great granddaughters, Bostinn turned 7 yesterday, these kiddos are growing up so fast!! Did I tell you I pre-ordered 3 new Mintay pads...eeeek!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I love the flower die and the fabulous way you colored it up. Your friend is one lucky lady to receive this.
ReplyDeleteYou make me want all the thick embossing folders!! what a beauty
ReplyDeleteOh my that is gorgeous, this just gives her a chance to enjoy even longer :)
ReplyDeleteI was just telling my hubby yesterday how new things are coming out once again, just when you think they have done all they can. Love your coloring of it and that paper goes with it just perfectly. Great use of that frame to tie it all together!!
Oh! that is sooo pretty. Love the delicate way you colored it. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteI love love love peonies! We just moved from Mn to ND and I left behind such beautiful bushes full of them! But hopefully I can replant here...once I get a yard that is..lol
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous!!!
Gorgeous sums it up good Leslie! I love your card!
ReplyDeleteIt’s good to see a happy beautiful birthday card. Lately I have been making get well and sympathy cards. I love the easiness of the dye that matches a stencil. An easy way to make a fine looking card.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, you have such a gift of choosing the perfect paper to enhance your lovely coloring and design efforts. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteAaahhh...such pretty dry embossed floral images and then die cut and shading with DOX inks, Leslie. Love your pretty designer paper background and die cut frame too. Beautiful card for a friend with a Summer Birthday...she will Love it:-) Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteOh my! I do like this folder and matching die! Your friend is going to love it. The DSP is just perfect with this flower and I love the frame die. How nice your friends send you such goodies! Joe says I celebrate birthdays for days! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I only have that one wonderful [foxglove] EF from Lisa Horton - but you're making me want them ALL! Especially this lovely with the coordinating die - how wonderful, and wonderfully inked!
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Leslie, I love the way you sponged this gorgeous flower, I forget that embossed flowers can be inked up to make them look gorgeous like this one!!
ReplyDeleteAnd the way you framed it with the beautiful pattern paper behind makes them even more lovely.
The font on the sentiment fits this card perfectly.
Stay healthy and safe, my friend.
XO
Maria.
So beautiful, Leslie! I sure do love that the embossing folder has a coordinating die. I have nothing like that. I'm really trying not to buy anything new, and as a result I don't have the "new-fangled" things! LOL!
ReplyDeletePretty card Leslie! LOVE the background paper and the gorgeous framing of your embossed and die-flowers. So cool to have embossing with a die-cut ... don't have any of those. :) Need to shop soon! :) The flowers are so beautiful with the colouring and the texture from the embossing. It looks so dimensional. I know your friend is admiring your card and will for a long time. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, love this one!!! With lovely colors also.
ReplyDeleteI just recently found Lisa Horton's web site. Oh my I think I might go broke. This is so stunning! Great shading on your flowers.
ReplyDeleteOh oh. I may need to do some more shopping, Leslie! What a beautiful rose! And the paper you've placed it on and the framing are perfect for showing it off! Thanks so much for the beautiful hummingbird birthday card. It is a work of art!
ReplyDeleteIt’s beautiful, sooner later I know I am going to buy some of those die and embossing combos. Love what you have done with it. I always get annoyed with myself when I don’t get matching dies lined up too, but actually I didn’t notice until you pointed it out xx
ReplyDeleteAhhh, you know this gorgeous card has all the things I love! Your coloring and soft pinks, the delicate die cut frame. So glad that you're enjoying this folder and die combo, I will never tire of seeing what you do with it!
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