Color Challenge hosted by Barbara. Her colors are: Soft Succulent, Soft Suede and Mango Melody. The dessert option is DSP.
For my card, I used the Faux Pressed Flowers technique from the tutorials. I inked a branch stamp with markers in the Succulent and Suede colors. Then I glued down prima flowers matching the Mango Melody color. I used a glue stick and was careful to cover the entire back so the flower would be completed glued down. Then I carefully placed the flower and pressed it down. For the CC dessert, I cut strips of DSP and glued them to the bottom of my panel. Then I dry embossed the panel. With this technique, it is important to use an embossing folder with a tight pattern and no open areas. If you have prima flowers to use up, this is a technique to consider.
See the tutorial here: Faux Pressed Flowers Tutorials at Splitcoaststampers
I matted the embossed panel with the suede, attached a mango DSP strip on a succulent card base. I really wanted to use this gorgeous ribbon so I embellished with a knot. Finished off with pearls for the flower centers. I am so looking forward to the beautiful cards using these fabulous colors! TFL
Date: Monday, March 20, 2023 GMT Views: 286
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Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37254
Mon, Mar 20, 2023 @ 7:56 PM
this is such an interesting technique- and one I have never tried-my friend is into pressing flowers and your pretty card reminds me of ones she has given me.
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44981
Mon, Mar 20, 2023 @ 9:13 PM
Fabulous card, Diane!!!!!
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Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31218
Tue, Mar 21, 2023 @ 4:38 AM
What a neat idea, Diane! Your flowers don't look prima at all; they look like you stamped them. Great job with the technique. Nice use of the subtle dp's too~
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Registered: May 18, 2004 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 37113
Tue, Mar 21, 2023 @ 6:19 AM
That technique always results in such a great look and that lattice embossing folder is perfect for it. I love these sweet little flowers and the delicate leaves ~ lovely card!
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Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 13991
Tue, Mar 21, 2023 @ 9:20 AM
What a cool technique! I love the appearance of the pressed flowers and love the layout with just a strip of DS paper here and there. The ribbon is gorgeous, too!
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