Hi there! Another card today -- a messy bouquet in a watering can. I sure struggled with this one. Ordinarily I cut everything from 110 lb white and then add color, but I thought this time I'd try and use up colored CS scraps. Turns out it wasn't so easy with these skinny little stems and lighter weight cardstock. Then trying to tuck them into the watering can... geez. I'm sure I somehow made it more difficult than it needed to be, but I do have a knack for that.
Ultimately I guess it's kind of cute (?). I won't go on about how I ended up with these colors and papers. Cards have a mind of their own sometimes, don't they? You go one way, they go the other. Or is it just me?
The colored scraps are all from my sorted bags of Bazzill bits. I added texture to the white panels with two different embossing folders. The flowers are touched with Diamond Stickles which doesn't show up well in the photo, but you can see all the texture from the cardstock and embossing in the photo below.
No challenges today. Just playing a little before rushing off to do a bazillion other things. Hope you have a happy day!
Stamps: Gerda Steiner All Cats Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White, scraps of textured cardstock, Forever Friends Kraft Notes designer paper (old) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black for sentiment Dies: Spellbinders Sprinkle & Grow, Simon Says Stamp Pretty Bows, Memory Box Cross Stitched Frame Borders Other: Diamond Stickles, Sizzix Flowers EF, SU Subtle EF
Such a sweet little bouquet of happiness, tucked inside that watering can! I love working with textured cardstock, but some of it can be more flimsy than others. The look is great though! Your colors coordinate so well with the pretty design paper. I like the added texture of the embossed flowers too. Super cute, Leslie!
ReplyDeletecute card. Sure is funny how we try to use up all those little scraps of paper we set aside for "one day"... You did a good job, couldn't tell if you hadn't mentioned it. Have a great day and keep fussy cutting BIG GRIN
ReplyDeleteYour perseverance paid off Leslie, and your watering can is filled to the brim with loveliness! I love the texture from the embossing folders and the dsp in your background too. Another beauty of a card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteI see no sign of a struggle, just a sweet bouquet of flowers topping a fun background! I love what the plaid adds to this, Leslie. It's a delightful card!
ReplyDeleteI love the texture and pretty colors, Leslie! It looks like a wildflower bouquet picked from a meadow walk! I agree that the cards seem to sometimes have another plan than I do.
ReplyDeleteI would never have known that you struggled, Leslie - it's a gorgeous bouquet! Everything about the card is delightful. Yes, cards do have a mind of their own sometimes, I agree! Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet card! I love putting flowers in a watering can. Unfortunately, our extreme heat killed ours pretty fast. Love the little petals in the background and the mix of DSP. You would never know you had trouble as they look perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis might have been a real fiddle to do, but it has turned out beautifully. I think I have the same knack as you. Namely making things more complicated than they need be. This turned out great in the end with the added bonus of using up some scraps xx
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry this one gave you some struggle, Leslie. I think it's adorable! I love the embossed flowers on the small panel, and your tucked in flowers are so pretty! I tell my dentist husband that sometimes card making is like pulling teeth! Your sweet card is making me smile today.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think a like :). I just finished making a bouquet and put it in the basket, using scraps of cardstock too. I won't be sharing it for a little while it is for my friends birthday next month :) I love the bouquet you made and the cute watering can you have for it, pretty embossed flowers for the background, and love how it is finished off with that bow!
ReplyDeleteTrouble or not...this one is fabulous. Love the differing textures you were able to incorporate.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, all of these little flowers are just the perfect size for your sweet little watering can!
ReplyDeleteSo much pretty going on here: the texture, the embossing - especially love that you embossed that bigger panel that has the 'kisses' all around the edge!
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So cute. Love the flowers. You did a great job with all your bits and pieces.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card, the watering can makes a perfect pot your bouquet of flowers xx
ReplyDeleteA watering can filled with beauty! I love every detail of this card, so creative with all the layering too, another piece of 'perfection'!!
ReplyDeleteThe card is really sweet Leslie. So in the end, well worth the struggle?? The watering can is so pretty with all those colourful blooms. Add in the plaid paper and you have an adorable card that is sure to make someone's day when they receive it. xx
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