But now, onto the business of a new challenge at the Paper Players! It's the amazing and lovely Ann's turn to host and she has come up with a wonderful theme to inspire you.
This theme came at a perfect time. My dear friend recently got married in June and this is the wedding card I created for she and her new husband.
My friend loves lace so of course I pulled out some of the last remnants of long retired Stampin' Up! lace trim (think 2013!). I settled on using the beautiful Butterfly Ranunculus Layering die set from Altenew, which includes all three flowers and the leaves on the card. Originally it was going to be an A7 card, but I settled on 4.5" x 6", which was more proportional.
The flowers and leaves were cut from white cardstock, then colored with ink blending. Gold centers looked elegant and coordinated with the foiled congratulations sentiment. I cut a panel for the background that was a bit on the peachy side, so I lightly ink blended a dark pink around the edges before adhering the embossed panel. I used glue behind the solid parts of the lace design in order to add it to the embossed section, then added the flowers with foam squares and tucked the leaves underneath. I did finish things off with a few pearls but that was a last-minute decision which didn't get photographed.
Thanks so much for taking time to stop by and I encourage you to head over to the challenge blog for some gorgeous inspiration from my talented teammates. The challenge will remain open until Friday, July 10th at 3pm EDT. I hope you'll have a chance to play along!
Stef
- Altenew Butterfly Ranunculus Layering Die set
- Spellbinders Petite Tufted embossing folder
- Spellbinders Betterpress Fancy Sentiments plate and die
- Altenew Strawberry, Raspberry Sunset, Matcha Tea and Reindeer Moss ink
7 comments:
Stef, this is just GORGEOUS! I love every detail on this beauty! Your friend will cherish this card forever! The embossed background, The ranunculus and the blended leaves are fantastic. The lace adds so much texture! Just WOW! I hope you have a great week, My Friend!
Your friend is blessed to have received this gorgeous wedding card! The flowers are beautiful, especially with the gold centers and the lace--that made me swoon!
What a beautiful card! I loved looking at all the elements. I know that I do have some of that lace, wonder where it is.TFS
Beautiful, Stef! This card is a gift itself and I am sure your friend and her husband will cherish it. The gentle shading on the blossoms is a lovely detail. And how can anyone resist the embossed background? However, it is the lace which makes my heart go pitter-pat... such a beautiful delicate touch. Thank you for making this gorgeous creation for my challenge. It will be an inspiration for many!
Absolute perfection! Every detail is so considered, so perfect and so elegant. This is a masterpiece, Stef and I'm sure your friend must have been delighted. :-)
You and Ann both did such gorgeous, soft and delicate florals for this challenge! I love the embossing folder you used, it definitely reminds me of the tufting on a wedding dress or a ring bearer's pillow, and that lace ribbon is the perfect accent.
What a beautiful wedding card Stef! Those pink florals are stunning, as is the quilted embossed background and I love that you included a little lace too. Gorgeous!
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