Barbara has such an elegant ensemble of colors for us this week - and stencils are for dessert!!!
I decided to play around with some layering dies in a mix of these colors and ended up with this. I did the inlay on the large flower with just a bit of regular, single sided tape on the back of each petal so that I could stick on the accent color towards the edge of the petal from the front.
I also used a curved border die as my seam to pull the white and Just Jade together but I pretty much covered it up with the leaves. I used a diagonal stripes stencil turned 45 degrees to give me some vertical stripes on the jade border. A few little Fresh Freesia jewels and Voila!
Thanks so much for looking. It would be great if you could play along with us this week!
Date: Monday, August 16, 2021 GMT Views: 1916
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Proud Fan Club Member
Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 13965
Mon, Aug 16, 2021 @ 7:25 PM
That floral layering die set creates such a pretty flower, Chris! I love the curvy border separating the white and jade colors, leaves and all. Great birthday card!
------------------------------ Barbara Splitcoast Dirty Dozen My website: Inky Fun SCS Fan Club Member Color Challenge Team Member QFTD215
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92550
Tue, Aug 17, 2021 @ 7:51 AM
Beautiful card done with die cuts and stenciling. I like how you didn't "fill in" all the leaves....gives an airy feeling. Th stenciling on the jade panel is very effective.
Registered: September 2, 2007 Location: Posts: 877
Tue, Aug 17, 2021 @ 8:32 AM
Lots of interesting things to look at on your card Chris. I like the background texture and the depth and layering of all your colored paper die cuts. Your green striped lower part of your card sets your scene off beautifully.
And, before I forget.......thanks so much for leaving that nice comment on my card.
Kerry
Registered: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 15206
Tue, Aug 17, 2021 @ 2:30 PM
Your textured bg is so lovely -- sets the stage for this beautiful card. Love the curved edging and striped stenciling. All combine beautifully to really show off your lovely layered flower. Beautiful card.