This is for the Free for all today, to used red, white and blue. Last week I went into Joann's and they had just gotten in a bunch of new suede paper (from HOTP) in wonderful colors. I got 3 of each color, except for the ones I can usually get. Can you say horde, cuz that's what I'm going to do with them. Anyhow, these flowers are made with the beautiful suede papers. My Mom got the die set for me at her Joann's, since I couldn't find it in town here. Thanks Mom! Of course she'll get this card too!
I used the carnation dies to make these flowers and a Cheery Lynn flourish for the wonderful swirls.Since these papers are so expensive, I use every inch I can, thus the little flowers, but they work perfectly here. The bg dp is by HOTP. No fancy stamping or coloring, just a stamped July that is done with Versa Mark and clear ep.
Date: Friday, June 15, 2012 GMT Views: 926
Favorited:13
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Proud Fan Club Member
Registered: June 19, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 6005
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 @ 7:51 AM
Jennifer, this is a stunner! I don't think I've ever seen suede paper. Would love to see this in person. The flowers are beautiful. Love the brad centers in opposite color. Did you think of the stripes in our flag when you choose the stripe background? Good choice : ) Beautiful 4th of July card.
Registered: February 9, 2010 Location: Mentone, California Posts: 7361
Sat, Jun 23, 2012 @ 10:37 PM
I wasn't aware of suede paper either but I sure love the look of your flowers!!! I also was happy to get the name of them because I kept seeing the flowers but couldn't find the name. I am assuming Spellbinder? I NEVER tire of that Cheeery Lynn Design leaf flourish. The design of your card is just wonderful!!!!