It's Double D time again, friends, and that means there's a mood board to inspire you to make something amazing! Today Diane is asking for lemons or yellow as focus. She has created a board that speaks to my yellow-loving heart.
I was feeling fruity so I went with the lemons. I pulled out my Pinkfresh Lemons and Blueberries stamp set, thinking I was going to leave the dies alone this time and simply color. As it happens there was one lone piece already colored and die cut. I also had a long skinny white panel already embossed and set aside. So I made a midi-slimline.
The tree came to mind as a whimsical way to frame this die cut lemon cluster. It doesn't have to actually look like a lemon tree. After all, this 2013 Memory Box die is called Tree of Wonder. While we're talking oldies I'll mention the SU Word Window Punch which I've recently decided is useful and wonderful again. I nested it on its companion punch, the name of which I cannot recall.
Something newer to me is the Spellbinders Seamless Floral embossing folder. It's a pretty thing, but this piece was almost a throw away as it took a minute for me and the folder to get acquainted.
As always we'll have creative winners and a random prize winner. The prize is so darn cute:
If you haven't already been there I highly recommend a visit to the Double D blog to see the team's samples. They're pretty fabulous.
Take care and maybe I'll see you in the gallery!
Stamps: Pinkfresh Lemons and Blueberries with matching dies Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80 lb & 110 lb, Memory Box Parsley cardstock, CTMH Sunkiss Yellow, Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb watercolor Ink: Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black Coloring: Tombow markers Other: Memory Box Tree of Wonder die (2013), Spellbinders Seamless Floral Background embossing folder, SU punches for sentiment, gold pearls, Ranger Princess Gold embossing powder
This is just gorgeous! I love the gold embossing around the image!
ReplyDeleteOh how I love this lemon tree, Leslie. So bright and cheery...its making me thirsty.
ReplyDeleteStunning! How lucky for you to have that pretty piece all colored up and ready to go, love the gold accents! I am having quite the affair with the PFS products--don't even ask lol Love how you created this beautiful 'lemon tree' it is perfection! Great texture too! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Perfect sentiment. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteFirst off, you really did make that embossing work beautifully - I must remember that one!
ReplyDeleteLeslie this is so fresh, fruity, and fabulous! LOve those lemons and blueberries - also happens to be my favorite scone!
You better believe that I'll be playing along! Thanks for the gorgeous inspiration!
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So sweet, Leslie! Your design is lovely. All of the embossing, dry and heat, looks fabulous. I have that tree die too and you've used it perfectly. It makes a perfect frame for the lemons and blueberries.
ReplyDeleteI have a yellow loving heart too Leslie, so this mood board is definitely speaking to me!! And I am head over heels in LOVE with your lemon tree...how creative!! Loving the size of this card too and your embossed background. (I've struggled with this embossing folder too as one side of mine doesn't seem to emboss that well, but maybe it's just user error on my part and need to practice some more!!) Anyway, lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteWow! The detail of the fine gold lines on the image is amazing and then adding the extra leaves to frame it was lovely. Just some coloring and it was done.
ReplyDeleteYou are just too clever, I love how you used the tree die cut with the lemon stamp, and they are so pretty embossed in gold. I love the pattern in that embossed background, just perfect with your creation, and yes the sentiment tag is timeless!
ReplyDeleteSimply BEAUTIFUL! What a great refreshing card for any summer occasion. TFS
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie this is just awesome! LOVE that center embossing and your coloring on the lemons is perfect (of course). Thanks so much for continuing to inspire me ... these days I can use the help so once again ... thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat tree is simply perfect and it is backed beautifully by the white embossed panel. I am so glad you didn't throw it away. the yellow matting on the embossing and sentiment is the perfect finishing touch. Love it xx
ReplyDeleteThat certainly was a great way to frame your lemon cluster!! You are always so clever. I think it's so cool that you have so many "old" things! I have my word window punch, also, and I should take it out and leave it on my table so I remember to use it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the way you pull from hear and there and make it all work together so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Summery card love the beautiful embossed image and background
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Your lemons and blueberries look wonderful surrounded by all of that prettiness! This is a delightful summer card, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteyour lemon and blueberry bushes are awesome and love that sentiment :)
ReplyDeleteLove your dry embossed background for your skinny card design..perfect for your die cut lemons in a die cut basket tree design, Leslie. Such a sweet and sour lemony card, my friend:-) TFS Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteFantastic combination of dies, stamping and embossing, Leslie. You've made lemons look so beautiful and elegant on a card! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Leslie and how wonderful that a lot of the elements were already done and waiting for you to give them your magic touch. The lemon and berry cluster looks like it was made for this tree. Isn't it wonderful when you fall in love again with the older supplies? The layered sentiment tag is perfect. Your card is perfectly sweet!
ReplyDeleteWell all these pieces were certainly just waiting for you to put them together and they all made a stunning piece when put together all in one place!! lemons and blueberries, perfection!! A beautiful inspiring piece and clever to create a lemon tree!! I have seen so many beautiful creations from our teams, it is crazy to want them all??
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous creation you have here. The gold embossing really sets off the gorgeous colored image perfectly. I love the design with the embossed panel in the middle and the yellow mat on each side. The white background is wonderful, really makes that image pop. Everything about this is just wonderful!!!! You have outdone yourself, my friend.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great that you had these pieces waiting for just the right card? I love your lemon tree. Such a bright and cheerful card. I love the old SU punches as well.
ReplyDeleteWOW! These two pieces look like they were made for each other intentionally, Leslie! What a perfect match! I love the skinny embossed panel and your coloring on this delightful stamping is so bright and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I love the gold embossing. It does add so much elegance to it. Love the whimsical lemon tree also. Such creativity.
ReplyDeleteYou always surprise me with versatility and design. I have a feeling you can make anything shine. So many products I have or would have passed on, you create something wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI truly love your lemon tree with embossed backdrop. 😍
A tree of wonder and a card that's amazing! The subtle gold embossing and beautiful coloring make this a favorite of mine, Leslie! I agree with the previous comment - your creativity and versatility make every card special.
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