I'm also playing along with the SSS Wednesday Challenge where are cards are to feature fur, feathers or flowers, along with the AG portion of the challenge at Seize the Birthday.
For my first card this month I added dry embossing to the background. This time I added dry embossing to both the card background and to some of the flowers and leaves.
I used the relatively new Paper Posy set from Concord & 9th, which includes an embossing folder to use with some of the flowers and leaves. All the elements for the floral spray were cut from Spellbinders gorgeous cardstock, with the exception of the yellow and white flower centers.
After die cutting, I used the embossing folders on the dark green leaves and the petals of the largest flower, then assembled the spray on a panel embossed with Spellbinders Tiny Dots folder. The sentiment and the label die are from the same set. I referenced the packaging for some of my flower and leaf colors, along with arrangement, which I altered to fit the 5" square card and include the sentiment. It's such a cute set with lots of ways to use some or all the elements. I did notice that I neglected to add gems to the small flower centers, so I'll do that before sending.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you'll take a moment to visit the challenge; as always my talented teammates have some amazing inspiration for you. I also hope you'll join us if you haven't yet or add a second card to the gallery, if you have already joined in. Plenty of time left, the challenge ends Wednesday, June 25th.
Take care!
Stef
- C&9th Paper Posy stamp, die and embossing folder set
- Spellbinders Sicily, Coral, Bellini, Rainforest, Fern, Blue Spruce and Breeze cardstocks
- C&9th Sunflower cardstock
- Spellbinders Tiny Dots ef
9 comments:
The embossing adds a lot to the petals and leaves, Stef. The flower colors are lovely and I love the arrangement of all the different elements.
This is perfectly lovely from top to bottom, Stef!
Absolutely beautiful Stef! The embossing on the flowers and leaves adds so much detail, and I love your color choices too! The embossed dotted background adds the perfect finishing touch to this lovely, lovely card! Hugs. :0)
Gosh, your card is so pretty, Stef! I love the texture on the flower petals provided by the embossing folder. Gorgeous colors. Very much a WOW card!
Stef this is a stunner I simply adore those embossed blooms which are fabulously coloured and your placement is just perfect. Together with lovely embossed background a marriage made in crafty heaven.
Marie
Many congratulations! You have won our challenge over at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge. Please email us at the address on the side bar of our challenge blog so we can explain how you claim your prize. Please be sure to include your full name. Happy shopping! :)
Stef, you've gathered the prettiest of all the colors for your pretty paper bouquet!
=]
How pretty is this Stef! I don't know where it came from but I am a sucker for peach lately. As for your textured petals and leaves, another fabulous idea as well. I am going to have to remember to give that a try. I love your choice of blue for the background as it really makes the flowers pop. Happy to have this beauty in our gallery at Seize the Birthday. Enjoy your weekend.
Gorgeous card, Stef! Love the added embossing. Thanks for playing along with Seize The Birthday!
Post a Comment