Lavender Roses...
Happy Sunday! We are having such gorgeous weather...it really was worth the wait! LOL! Last Sunday, my friend Jennifer (aka LovetoStamp6) was the Featured Stamper over at Splitcoast! I really wanted to participate...even if I am a week late :-). Jennifer has a wonderful gallery and blog(with lots of yummy cupcakes :-). I chose THIS beautiful card of hers to c.a.s.e.
I used the Aging Gracefully set by Inque Boutique (available at Stamper's Dream). I embossed one of the swirly leaf stamps on the lavender background panels by first inking it with white craft ink and then embossing with Clear embossing powder. The roses are stamped four separate times (with Lulu Lavender Memento Dew Drop ink), cut out, and adhered together to create a more dimensional flower. I then added a little bit of Diamond Stickles to the centers. The Celery panel is embossed using the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder and then rubbed with some white craft ink to soften the edges a bit.
To embellish my card I used some Green/Lavender reversible satin ribbon, white taffeta ribbon (Stampin' Up!), and a decorative brad (I cut the prongs off and glued it on the knot of the ribbon).
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you all enjoy the rest of your weekend!!
Recipe Stamps: Aging Gracefully (Inque Boutique) Paper: Shimmery white, Certainly Celery, Lavender Lace Ink: Lulu Lavender & New Sprout Memento Dew Drops, White craft ink, Versamark Other: Clear e.p., Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder, Green/Lavender ribbon, White taffeta ribbon, Decorative brad, Photo corner punch, Diamond Stickles
What a beautiful card, love the way you added the beautiful ribbons. Also, love that you made the roses come "alive" by stamping and cutting out more. Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Linda | May 18, 2008 at 06:45 PM
This is absolutely beautiful, Laurie! I love the layout of the panels in the background and those gorgeous roses!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | May 18, 2008 at 07:19 PM
Oh my gosh....that is absolutely stunning! You never cease to amaze me, my friend! :-)
Posted by: Michelle R | May 18, 2008 at 08:06 PM
Gorgeous roses! They almost look real!
Posted by: Sara in WI | May 18, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Stunning! Pure and simple. Such sweetness and elegance, all in one! Absolutely gorgeous. I'm swooning just looking at this marvelous creation!
Posted by: Gabriela | May 19, 2008 at 04:37 AM
Louri, This bis Stunning!! I love Roses for one thing and I'm loving that CB BG. I have it but just haven't used it much yet. I think I will have to soon for sure though. TFS Terry
Posted by: Terry Earhart | May 19, 2008 at 05:14 AM
Just beautiful! What more can I say!
Posted by: Connie Pruitt | May 19, 2008 at 07:01 AM
Laurie,
This is a very beautiful card. I love the colors, the accents and all of the detail. Very nice work!
Posted by: Lynn Larson | May 19, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Gorgeous card Laurie! I agree, Jennifer has a fun and fabulous gallery! I'm happy to hear you are having nice weather too. All our snow this past winter has helped to green things up nicely out west!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | May 19, 2008 at 08:12 AM
So Beautiful
Posted by: smallcity | May 19, 2008 at 02:06 PM
I LOVE it Laurie, WOW. Thanks so much for playing and casing one of my cards, it really means a lot!!! I could CASE your stuff every day, really!!! LOL :)
Glad to hear you are having some nice weather, hopefully it will stay a while.
BIG hugs always,
Jennifer :)
Posted by: Jennifer Meyer | May 19, 2008 at 03:10 PM
This is a WOWWWW card!!! Really pretty!!!
God bless
Giovana
Posted by: Giovana | May 19, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Oh my this is just Beautiful, Love these colors and such pretty dimension throughout the whole card!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | May 20, 2008 at 08:53 AM
WOW!! I love all of your panels in the diffent sizes!!
Posted by: Kim | May 21, 2008 at 04:16 PM
This is so gorgeous!
Posted by: Libby | May 22, 2008 at 08:56 PM
Your roses are stunning, and I love the colors and layout!! I love your ribbon treatment as well!
Posted by: Rose Ann | May 23, 2008 at 01:21 AM