Good Morning! I seem to have a problem...I can't stop using this flower!! I tried...I had several different sets out that I was going to use...but I just couldn't help myself! I love this big, bold flower! It layers so nicely, and just plain makes me happy!
I made this card for Beate's Weekend Sketch #22. I think that the "half circle" lends itself nicely to using some fun DP! Oh wait...I think everything lends itself nicely to that! LOL!! It really was a fun sketch to work with...Thanks Beate!! You should also check out the samples that Beate, Charmaine, Jenn, & Sharon have made!
This card started innocently enough..with just a plain stamped flower (I didn't even emboss it like I normally do). I had this all put together...and that's when I caved. I had been trying to resist adding some sparkle. After all, does everything that I stamp need to have sparkle?? Well, the answer to that question, obviously is YES!! LOL! I just got this brand new Stickles color, Cinnamon, in the mail and I just couldn't wait to use it! My husband thinks I'm a little silly, ooohing over sparkle like this, but I tell ya...this new color of Stickles is SOOO gorgeous! The picture doesn't do it justice...it's much better in real life.
Here's a picture of Beate's sketch! I hope you can play too! For complete details and instructions on how to upload your card to SCS, please see Beate's site!
I'll be back tomorrow with my "Sweet & Simple Saturday" card! Have a wonderful Friday!! ~Laurie
Recipe Stamps: Fabulous Flowers, Tres Chic Paper: Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, DP (I don't know the brand) Ink: Chocolate Chip Other: 5/8" Chocolate grosgrain ribbon, brads, Crafter's Tool Kit, Cinnamon Stickles
Oh my goodness. This is incredible! I LOVE everything about it!
Posted by: Beate | October 05, 2007 at 07:34 AM
GORGEOUS, Laurie! I LOVE the colors! WOW!
Posted by: Charmaine | October 05, 2007 at 07:36 AM
Oh, to have and hold this card. . . it is just AMAZINGly gorgeous and so RICH!
Posted by: jenn | October 05, 2007 at 07:36 AM
Laurie, this card is stunning! I love the rich colors and who wouldn't love that flower when you make it look like this??!! (This happens to be one of my favorite sets too). Love this!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | October 05, 2007 at 08:26 AM
It is so beautiful, you sure do amazing things with the flower, but that is not really contained to this flower, it flows to all the cards you make.
Posted by: Linda | October 05, 2007 at 09:06 AM
You don't have to stop using it! you do wonderfull things with that stamp!
Posted by: Pesc | October 05, 2007 at 09:29 AM
Oh my goodness....what a gorgeous card! ALL of your cards are superb, this one is over the top beautiful!!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Beeman | October 05, 2007 at 09:40 AM
Please do not stop using this stamp set. I have so enjoyed the cards you've made with this set that I had to purchase a set for myself! All of your cards inspire me to sit down and not only try to duplicate but it often opens my imigination for creating other cards. Thank you so much!
Posted by: Lana P. | October 05, 2007 at 10:14 AM
This is gorgeous! You just go right on using this flower. You've made some of the prettiest designs with it, and I love your sample for Beate's challenge!
Posted by: Rose Ann | October 05, 2007 at 10:23 AM
It's ok that you couldn't help yourself because this is fabulous!
Posted by: Melissa | October 05, 2007 at 10:25 AM
WOW, how absolutley beautiful! You are amazing, I LOVE your creations!!! :)
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 05, 2007 at 10:32 AM
Ooohhh, I love that new Stickles color!! And yes, everything needs sparkles. It's just a fact of life. Love your card!!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | October 05, 2007 at 10:42 AM
Everything's better with sparkle! And this card is truly stunning. Yum yum! :)
Posted by: Julee T. | October 05, 2007 at 11:38 AM
I also love the flower and I also like the color!
It's a beautiful card !!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: tina b. | October 05, 2007 at 11:41 AM
I don't care if you keep making stuff with that set...You're creations are wonderful!! Your blog really inspires me and I want to tag you...Have fun!
http://desperatestamper.blogspot.com/2007/10/tagged-name-game.html
Posted by: Sara | October 05, 2007 at 12:10 PM
I don't care if you keep making stuff with that set...You're creations are wonderful!! Your blog really inspires me and I want to tag you...Have fun!
http://desperatestamper.blogspot.com/2007/10/tagged-name-game.html
Posted by: Sara | October 05, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Laurie, I think Stampin' Up! designed this stamp just for YOU! Every time I see it, I think of you because you just have such a way with it like no one else does! This is a BEAUTY!
Posted by: Nancy Riley | October 05, 2007 at 01:02 PM
This is an absolutely gorgeous card!
Posted by: domenica | October 05, 2007 at 01:51 PM
Laurie, this is soooo pretty. I love everything about this card!
Posted by: Diane G | October 05, 2007 at 02:11 PM
This is a show stopper! I could look at this one all day! The cinnamon Stickles are perfect! You just keep on stamping this flower!Deb
Posted by: Deborah Golan | October 05, 2007 at 02:53 PM
Wonderful card! Absolutely stunning!!!
Posted by: Dawn E. | October 05, 2007 at 02:55 PM
OK I LOVE this set becasue of your cards. =O) In fact I had to buy it because of your cards with it. Now don't stop using it now. I need more insirpation. Love the colors too. =O) Might have to go find this cinnamon stikles you were talking about.
Posted by: Dragonpynk | October 05, 2007 at 03:44 PM
wow what a beautiful card. it is so rich and yummy!!!
Posted by: joslyn | October 05, 2007 at 04:12 PM
This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: Samantha | October 05, 2007 at 05:16 PM
Beautiful card Laurie. LOVE the layout and those deep chocolate colors are just stunning with the layout. Thanks for the many inpirtations with this set, Jennifer :)
Posted by: Jennifer | October 05, 2007 at 05:40 PM