The colors for today's challenge are perfect for florals, and since flowers are one of the dessert options, that's the direction I went.
After stamping & masking the dandelions, I sponged the 3 closest colors I had to the challenge & spritzed w/ a little water. I added a few white dots w/ a gel pen just to brighten them up a bit then I cut them out.
I die cut the flower heart, then sponged the same colors on the flowers, spritzed them then put it back in the die & embossed it again while damp. This is really thick card stock and it embosses so much better when damp. After I punched the vase, I also misted it & embossed it w/ the same die. The edge of the lighter pink c/s was punched, sponged a little & white dots added to the centers. When the card was all put together, I added the black Candi dot on the flag & a little Wink of Stella on the dandelions.
Thanks so much for looking! Closeups & the inside are on my blog: The Write Stuff
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 GMT Views: 2028
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Tue, Mar 31, 2015 @ 2:22 PM
I knew this was your card before I even saw the name!! You just have such a way with colors, embossing and die cuts that is so above and beyond!!! Literally, every time I see a card I say to myself"how did she DO that!" This is just spectacular, so striking, it just jumps off the page! Absolutely amazing my friend and of course, a favorite!
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Tue, Mar 31, 2015 @ 2:39 PM
This is simply gorgeous. I love that little heart die - was thinking of getting it - but wondered how to use it - now I know - you have done a great job of colouring it too. So very pretty.
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Tue, Mar 31, 2015 @ 3:36 PM
WOW.....this is a pure beauty!
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Tue, Mar 31, 2015 @ 4:09 PM
Absolutely beautiful Julie! Love the textured vase and the heart die is beautiful with your soft subtle colors! Just beautiful!!
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Tue, Mar 31, 2015 @ 4:09 PM
Lovely card design featuring all of your flowers, Julie....from your vase filled with stamped flowers to your die cut heat with colored and embossed ones.