I've seen people do something like this before and thought it was an awesome idea! The monochromatic strip is cut from a paint sample!! Die cut the flowers and sentiment and ta-da! Done! Great technique for a fast and CAS card. I'm using my Bella Bouquet die for the first time so I'm entering Darnell's NBUS (never been used schtuff) challenge. If you haven't visited her blog before you will be in for a treat!