Hello! Sharing another floral hug today. The kit I created and shared here yielded three cards including two with the wreath. I loved Jill Foster's example with the wreath and when you look up the set the inspiration will be clear, but with small differences.
I gold-embossed the wreath and watercolored with Stampin' Up inks and cut with the matching die. The flower accent in the center of the bow is something that popped out of a die cut. I save little things like that in a bitty bits jar. I colored it pink with a Copic marker and applied glossy glaze.
Penny Black's Floral Vines stamp set goes back to spring last year. However, my purchase of it was more recent than that. I'm making a big effort to work my way through the baskets of not-yet-used stamps, dies, embossing folders, paper pads... Yes, it seems endless. I'm hoping the kits will help.
I'm sending my floral hug to the following challenges:
Penny Black Saturday Challenge -- Anything goes or optional "romance". There is no romance in this floral hug.
Thank you ever so much for stopping by today. Take care and stay crafty!
Stamps: Penny Black Floral Vines with matching dies Paper: Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 hot press watercolor, Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White Ink: Versamrk, Memento Tuxedo Black Coloring: Watercolor with Stampin' Up inks Dies: Simon Says Stamp Pretty Bows, Impression Obsession Medium Butterflies and Heart Valance Other: Ranger Princess Gold embossing powder, gold gel pen for butterfly body, JudiKins Diamond Glaze, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Fabulous card Leslie, love the beautiful gold embossed floral wreath and delicate water colouring-do you have a secret access to a craft store with all your NBUS lol.
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This is gorgeous, Leslie! The gold embossing shows off your fabulous painting so beautifully. The scalloped toppers make me think of grandma's curtains and You're looking out the window with this lovely wreath hanging there. The sentiment is sweet as well. Who doesn't need a floral hug?? This is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. It would put a smile on anyone’s face. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Leslie!! I love the gold embossing outlining all the florals and then the lovely pinks, purples & blues you used to color them in. Lovely, lovely card my friend and it definitely makes for a perfect hug!! :0)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I love the flowers and butterflies. Such pretty colors.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, your wreath is gorgeous - it's been an age since I've gold-embossed anything but a sentiment - what am I waiting for? I adore your scalloped valance!
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Your efforts with your kits are fabulous! I appreciate every one! The soft colors and gold embossing make this wreath so beautiful. I love the white die cut borders. A floral hug that's sweet and stunning, and will be so loved by the recipient.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! Makes me feel like Spring is on its way. :Love the gold embossing and the soft colors you used! Your kits are working out well for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little wreath you've created, Leslie! I like the shimmery gold and the soft blue ink blending. The layered scallops were the perfect place to hang it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great start with the double scalloped header on this card. The gold embossing of all of the flowers is a nice touch as well. I love the pinks and blues that you use together to make this card so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, my sweet friend. Love, Loll
ReplyDeleteI love your watercoloring, Leslie, and I love the gold embossing. Just another thing that I mostly forget to do! Fabulous card.
ReplyDeleteI love this stamp and die set. You have made such a beautiful card I may have to case it. Love the scallops at the top and the side inking. Fab my friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful wreath, Leslie! I love that scalloped valance, pretty bow, sweet butterfly and especially the colors of these flowers! Fortunately for me, I have this set already. If not, it would be on my list!
ReplyDeleteI do love my wreaths and this is a beauty, the gold embossing with your lovely coloring and blending of colors on the flowers is wonderful. I too have a little jar of bits that have fallen out of die cuts :) that flower is perfect touch with the pretty bow. Pretty scalloped top to the card too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous wreath and I love the borders across the top. Thanks for sharing with us at Beautiful Blossoms :)
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous wreath, wouldn't it be beautiful to have one on your door just like this one, so full of Springtime goodness, it's a beautify!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at Beautiful Blossoms!
Diane BB DT
{Nellies Nest}
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That gold embossing really makes this card. Simply gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteOooh such pretty colours on your flowers. I love the combination of pinks, purples and blues ❤️
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Ty for playing at PBSC!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful floral wreath Leslie, love the pretty colours. Gold embossing really makes your wreath pop!. hugs Pam x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful details again! There is no way that I could manage such pretty little things. Again, it's such a special card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
Helen x