Monday, June 20, 2011

BUILD A BLOSSOM SYMPATHY

This card was inspired by Inkspirations Colour Challenge #74 of Basic Gray, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, and Whisper White and Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #122. My sister-in-law let me borrow her Build a Blossom stamp set and Blossom Petals Punch. Both were first introduced in the Occasions Mini Catalog, and fortunately made it to the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog! What a wonderful stamp set and coordinating punch ... definitely on my wish list! The flower petals and leaves are stamped in Versamark and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. I rolled the petals around a thick highlighter marker to make them puff and curve.

RECIPE
Stamps: Build A Blossom, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Basic Gray, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Versamark, Basic Gray
Embellishments: Antique Brad
Tools: Blossom Petals Punch, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Big Shot

11 comments:

Marisa said...

You made these colours sing, Nancy! Love the big flower and the EF you used. Thanks so much for joining us at Inkspirations this week :)

Dawn Easton said...

Beautiful, Nancy. I love how you've curled the petals....wonderful!

scrappingnana said...

Very nice card. Love the colors.TFS

Stef Perry said...

That's a beautiful card, Nancy. I love the gray background with the vibrant flower (with the Vintage brad that is so lovely) on top.

Marge Waskiewicz said...

Love coming to your blog Nancy. Your card is so striking with color. Thanks for sharing everyone's beautiful cards.

Lynn said...

So pretty Nancy...love the colors!

Anonymous said...

Simply lovely Nancy. It's lovely to see you stamping again too!
Kirsty xx

Allison said...

Beautiful card! The flower really pops on the gray background!

Curt in Indy said...

This is stunning. That flower is over the top beautiful! Gorgeous work! Best, Curt

Cindy Beach said...

This is one of the prettiest cards I've seen with Build A Blossom, Nancy! The flower is gorgeous in these colors and I love the way your card is rich in texture and details.

Cindy Major said...

Nice use of the colours and sketch! I love your bold blossom!

Cindy