Hello! I'm popping in with a card inspired by two challenges: The Flower Challenge is asking for spots or stripes. I have polka dots in the frame and dry embossed stripes in the background. The dry embossed stripes are for Can You Handle the Pressure which is all about embossing folders, and this time the optional twist is stripes. The two challenges practically made the card for me... well, that might be a stretch, but they helped.
It was an opportunity to ink up a new-to-me Pinkfresh set called Delicate Rosebuds. They are very delicate indeed, and that's what attracted me. I love the lines. I also got the matching dies which I looked at very closely in the samples and saw that they do a good job of cutting out the inner parts. That's a big plus for me. Two of the sentiments have matching dies, as well, and they're kind of perfect.
I stamped in Versamark and embossed the roses in detail white, the sentiment in detail black. An extra die cut layer under each added just the right bit of dimension. I also added thin foam mounting tape under parts of the roses.
Coloring was done with Tombow markers and homemade blender solution. I debated myself over the orange frame, and the part of me that loves citrus colors won out.
Here are those aforementioned challenges, plus NBUS because my Pinkfresh Delicate Rosebuds are a first time use:
Can You Handle the Pressure -- Anything goes with a twist of stripes
NBUS Challenge #53 -- Never before used schtuff
I will see you again very soon. Take care!
Such a beautiful and delicate stem of roses, Leslie. I can see why you liked this set. And the sentiment is a great reminder we need to think about the joy in our lives. I love the bright, happy citrus colours too! :) xx
ReplyDeleteYour roses are just lovely and add the perfect finishing touch for your card! I love the embossing folder and it is just what you needed for the challenge. I'm still scurring around trying to think of something to post so I can join this challenge...I do love this challenge and the Christmas Card Challenge too! Well I'm off to the races so you have a good day my friend!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, this is so beautiful. Love the tall lines of this rose bud die cut, so elegant. I am with you about cutting out the inner parts. That is one thing that I love about Pinkfresh! Such a perfect sentiment as well! The embossed stripes is just subtle enough for your gorgeous floral. Take care,
ReplyDeletegood job. I really like the combination and colors. I LOVE that rose stem and coloring. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I'm happy the orange won - so pretty with your delicate yellow roses! I hear what you're saying about those dies - I need to pay better attention to those samples as I've found myself carving out those bits with a blade!
ReplyDeleteThe slant of this wonderful sentiment aligns with your stripes - you clever girl!
I'm so happy this beauty found its way to The Flower Challenge!
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So very pretty. I love flower stamps and this one is just gorgeous. I love that it has a matching die that works so well cutting it out. The colors remind me of autumn. I know it's not quite there yet, but we're getting closer.
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous card, Leslie! And those delicate images and dies! Wow! I continue to be amazed at your skill in working with such small details and creating such beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteI love your rose card and die. Your are so right about the inner parts. I think you were right with the orange DPS. It looks like some SU paper I have. I think the sentiment is also perfect for this card! Great details!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Leslie. your coloring always draws me in.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous set, know wonder you had to have it and perfectly framed in the orange dots which offset the rose buds so prettily, what a beautiful design too!! Thanks too for joining our challenge at Can you Handle The Pressure!!
ReplyDeleteI think you chose well I love that frame to go with your lovely delicate flowers, very pretty embossed with the white!
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with these delicate rose buds and the die does a fantastic job of cutting all those intricate places that are so hard to fussy cut! You've colored beautifully and I love the orange polka dots with these sunny yellow buds!
ReplyDeleteYou had me with the delightful polka dot frame and orange was the perfect choice! This is pretty, Leslie. Love the rosebuds and that wonderful sentiment!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe I missed this card as you're using a set that I keep looking at and am so tempted to add to my cart! This turned out absolutely BEAUTIFUL Leslie!! I'm loving the stripes and dots along with the delicate rosebuds...beautiful coloring and a BEAUTIFUL card!! LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteOh, the delicate roses and pretty stems are beautiful, Leslie! I am loving the set and the dies do look very well worth buying. I will be looking this one up, for sure! The dots and stripes are perfect additions to this very lovely card. I love the citrus vibe too!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous card. Love the image and the colors you used. Also the pretty embellishments.
ReplyDeleteSimply delightful, Leslie! I love the dotted frame and embossed stripes, and the flowers are gorgeous. What a wonderful card.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous card Leslie, thanks for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge' ;) Viv DT xx
ReplyDeleteI've just started to notice the pinkfresh stamp, die and hot foil combos. Seeing your creations is pushing me into buy some sets. thanks for being an enabler xx
ReplyDeleteJust lovely and charming Leslie!
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