Happy Friday! I know I haven't posted for a while...things have just been crazy around here lately! We are all feeling better now. Woohoo! Also...as I mentioned before, my mom is getting ready to move to a different state (Portland, OR) in a few weeks. These next couple of weeks, we are going to try and spend as much time with her as possible...as well as the usual busy stuff that comes with moving.
I did get to stamp last night! Yay!! I made this for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #43. This is the first time that I've used this stamp of potted flowers since I got it (and it's the flower that sold me on the set...hehehee). I layered and popped up some of the flowers for a little added dimension (see close up picture below).
I stamped the flowers onto shimmery white c.s. with Adirondack Pitch Espresso ink and colored them in with my Copic markers. For some embellishments, I added a little friendship metal tag (see picture below), Dew Drops, & double stitched Blue Bayou ribbon.
It's hard to see in this photo, but I added just the littlest bit of shimmer in the center of the flowers using my Clear Spica Glitter pen.
**Note: I've had several people ask me how I adhere my Dew Drops to my card. I used to just use a mini glue dot...mainly because it was fast. I wasn't completely pleased with the results, though. Sometimes the Dew Drops would move a little...or appear uneven. I now squirt just a drop of Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive onto a small piece of scrap paper and then use a toothpick to apply a small amount to the back of the Dew Drop. I LOVE the results! While the glue is still wet, the Dew Drops move so I can maneuver them to where I want them...and the glue dries perfectly clear.
You should also check out what Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon have made! They are all SO talented!
I hope you all have a great day! ~Laurie
Recipe Stamps: Bloomin' Beautiful, Canvas Paper: Porcelain Prints DP, Shimmery White c.s., Blue Bayou, Wild Wasabi Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Blue Bayou, Sahara Sand Other: Copic markers, Clear Spica Glitter pen, Dew Drops, Blue Bayou dbl. stitched ribbon, Sewing machine, Metal tag
Just BEAUTIFUL Laurie! I LOVE the colors. Just so pretty!
Posted by: Charmaine | April 11, 2008 at 07:42 AM
oh, holy smokes, Laurie. This is a beauty! Love it! And hugs to you. Spend lotsa time with Mom!
Posted by: Jenn Balcer | April 11, 2008 at 07:43 AM
I want those stamps..... I love that potted image. Your card is gorgeous, Laurie! Love your wavy cut on the side and the coloring!! It's beautiful!
Posted by: Lori Craig | April 11, 2008 at 07:53 AM
Beautiful! It looks like lots of work but that's part of what makes it so special isn't it?
Hugs
Julie
Posted by: Julie Phillips | April 11, 2008 at 08:14 AM
Beautiful card, Laurie! I love the paper and the set you chose, your coloring and layering of the main image, the wavy edge of your horizontal paper and the way you attached your ribbon. Gorgeous!
Have a great weekend! Enjoy your last weeks having your Mom so close. Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | April 11, 2008 at 08:24 AM
This card is gorgeous! I love it. Wow!
Posted by: Amy | April 11, 2008 at 08:44 AM
I love this card. Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: michelle | April 11, 2008 at 08:56 AM
I love this card. Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: michelle | April 11, 2008 at 08:57 AM
Lauie, the colors look wonderful together, as usual you have amazed me again. Know you spent a lot of time cutting the individual flowers out, but it really is beautiful. Love the sparkles too, can't say enough how great your talent is and it keeps getting better.
Love,
Mom
Posted by: Linda | April 11, 2008 at 09:22 AM
really beautiful!
Posted by: Mary Dawn | April 11, 2008 at 09:32 AM
This is so beautiful! Love how you added dimension by popping up some of the flowers. I so love this set! Thanks for sharing your work!
Posted by: Angela R. | April 11, 2008 at 09:33 AM
the demension on thsoe flowers is awesome!
Posted by: stampinmommyof4 | April 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Gorgeous! You and I must be on the same wave length, I just did this with some flowers too but it didn't turn out this good!!!
Posted by: Alli Miles | April 11, 2008 at 10:14 AM
OMW...speechless. Love the colors, the main image and all the dimension, the wavy pattern to the paper, and just everything all together. Great job.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: mj albright | April 11, 2008 at 10:16 AM
What a lovely card. I can't wait to order this set at my workshop next week.
About Portland, Oregon...that's where I live! I was born and raised here. I think your Mom will love it here. It's really a beautiful part of Oregon. We're just an hour from the beach, an hour from the mountain (Mt. Hood) and about two hours from the desert. Plus, The Paper Zone is here, which is the best place to buy paper in the Northwest. LOL!
If you or your Mom have any questions about Portland, please feel free to email me.
Take care - Regina Davis (davisfamily4930@comcast.net)
Posted by: Regina Davis | April 11, 2008 at 11:15 AM
This card is absolutely gorgeous! I love the color combination on it.
Posted by: Sheila | April 11, 2008 at 12:20 PM
WOW! ok so going to have to Case this and do it in Pomegrante. I LOVE your cards you are so talented. Thanks for Sharing with us!
Posted by: Dragonpynk | April 11, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Goodness....this is gorgeous. I love the colours and the little metal tag. Joan
Posted by: Joan Jeffery | April 11, 2008 at 01:01 PM
this card is gorgeous!! i love the colors you chose...>"<
Posted by: Chris | April 11, 2008 at 01:25 PM
All I can say is WOW! So gorgeous! Love the colors, and the detail is just beautiful!
Posted by: Libby | April 11, 2008 at 01:39 PM
I'm simply in WOW looking at your card! I love the dimensions on the flowers and the double waved edge on the left! Beautiful!
Posted by: pesc | April 11, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Beautiful card Laurie, LOVE the paper and the gorgeous detail on the flowers. Can't wait to see what else you do with this set, its one of my favorites.
Have a great weekend, Jennifer :)
PS Hope you mom has a safe trip
Posted by: Jennifer Meyer | April 11, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Laurie, this is beautiful in every way! Each detail is perfectly placed for a perfect balance.
Posted by: Nancy Riley | April 11, 2008 at 10:25 PM
only one word ~STUNNING!!
beautiful design and colours!!
enjoy your time with your mum!!
vanessa xx
Posted by: vanessa | April 12, 2008 at 12:27 AM
Beautiful...beautiful! I love all the little flowers cut and layered! It adds so much to this pretty card. And the colors are gorgeous!
Posted by: CherylQuilts | April 12, 2008 at 05:22 AM