Hello friends! Here we are at the first Sunday in March and the Paper Players have a new challenge for you. The lovely Claire is hosting our theme challenge and she has chosen spring flowers. You know I'm here for that!
I decided to use a stamp set I have had for at least a year and I don't believe I've ever used it. Anyway, with lots of flowers, I thought it would work great for this challenge.
The stamp was specifically designed for the matching oval dies, as you can tell (unfortunately, it's no longer available). The wreath was stamped and colored with Copic and Olo markers in my favorite bright colors. Before die cutting I stamped the sentiment on the same piece and thought I had it straight but after die cutting I realized, even using my stamp positioner, I managed to stamp it crooked lol! So, the oval was cut and matted on a pink oval, then I stamped the sentiment on a scrap of white, fussy cut around it and added it with foam tape.
Next a white panel was embossed with a wood planks folder, adhered to the base, then I added a bright yellow strip that matched the yellow flowers. The oval was popped up on foam tape and I decided there was enough going on with all the bright flowers that embellies weren't needed.
So, for my northern hemisphere friends, are you as ready for spring as I am? No matter what hemisphere you're living in, we'd love to have you pull out your favorite spring flowers and share them with us this week! For more inspiration, my wonderfully talented teammates have a some gorgeous cards over on the challenge blog (linked above).
I do hope you'll play along - the challenge will remain open until Friday, March 7th at 3pm EST.
Thanks for visiting and take care!
Stef
- Spellbinders Stylish Oval Birthday Wishes stamps (retired)
- Spellbinders Stylish Oval dies
- Honey Bee Stamps Wood Plank embossing folder
- Copics - BG49, 13, 23, 11, YG 67, 63, 61, V09, 06, 04, 01, YR23, 15, 13 (yellow), YR18, 16, 09, Y17 (orange)
- Olos - RV 1.7, 1.5, 1.3, 1.1, BV 1.7, 1.4, 1.2, 1.1, YG 1.6, 1.4, 1.2
5 comments:
Stef, this is so bright and happy! I love all these beautiful blooms! The embossed brick background adds so much texture. Don't you love when you can fix a little boo boo with an added piece! This card will brighten someone's day! Thank you for making my challenge shine!
Gosh, these are the most vivid flowers--as usual, your coloring is superb! Love that woodgrain background too. I am glad I am not the only one who STILL manages to stamp things crookedly!
I love your strong, bright colours. How could they not add to someone's day?
Who wouldn't have the best day after receiving this little beauty!
WOW! These bold and beautiful blossoms are incredible, Stef! You are the BEST when it comes to coloring. I love how the image hugs the oval. The embossed wood planks background is the perfect backdrop. LOVE this card! Have a wonderful week!
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