The bank of smaller flowers was made by repeated stamping and stamping off with the solid stamp, then going back over them with the detailed stamp. This gives quite a bit of depth which is emphasised by adding leaves amongst the blooms.
The flowers are so pretty and provide the perfect foil for the queen of them all! This one has been stamped and fussy cut with the larger leaves, then popped up over the smaller flowers.
I love this sentiment from Life Shared, which will be retiring at the end of this month, and think it's perfect for another crafter. Can you see the 'running stitch' style scoring? It's easy to add subtle scoring detail with the Borders plate which fits neatly into the Simply Scored tool.
Here's what you'll need for this card
Stamps: Stippled Blossoms, Life Shared (retiring at the end of June)
Ink: Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Real Red, Gumball Green, Garden Green
Card stock: Whisper White
Other: Simply Scored, paper snips, stamp-a-majig
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• It won't be long before the new annual catalogue is here and to make way for the new items some of our favourites are retiring. Click the links for lists of the STAMPS and ACCESSORIES that are retiring - some at amazing prices! Sale items are never around for long, so contact me as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Forgive me for not being very chatty today but a man from the UPS delivery service came round yesterday with some VERY exciting boxes. If you live in a five mile radius of me, please do not worry about the noise, I'm just a little bit over excited... SQUEEEEEEEAL!!!
See you tomorrow!
The first thing that came to mind when I saw this card was "a pretty summer dress" 1960's style. My mum loved sewing and I remember her making me one dress and had enough fabric over to make a skirt too. I would have been 9 or 10 at the time. I always thought the fabric was lovely!
ReplyDeleteDon't get lost in the new goodie boxes (hee hee)!
What recent wonderful cards Vicky, I love this one. The stamping is just perfect and wow those colours are gorgeous.
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irene
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This is just delightful Vicky. HOW many boxes did the UPS man drop off then?
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Sarn xxx
So pretty Vicky, love that large blossom.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Vicky love the colours, this stamp set is on my wish list...
ReplyDeleteAnne
This is beautiful Vicky! I have this set on my wishlist (still!) Hope you've had fun with the box contents lol!
ReplyDeleteLizy xx
lovely card
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Vicky, certainly the right sentiment for your blog LOL
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous Vicky. The floral corner is lovely and love that big flower in contrast.
ReplyDeleteLovely to have you with us at MMM again.
Hugs, Fliss xx