Hi Stampers!
What do you do with some of the designer paper that is bright and busy? What was that you said...use the other side. :D That's right... sometimes it's a real challenge.
When I first saw the Summer Smooches DSP I really liked it but there were a few patterns that I thought might be a bit too busy for me. So today I decided to challenge myself by making a fun colorful mother's day card with one of the cute busy flower papers in this collection.
I didn't have a current Mother's Day Stamp so I used the one from the retired set All Holidays. Because it had flourishes and additional words that I didn't want to use I took my black marker and colored just the part I wanted.
I see that Hand Stamped Sentiments has a Mother's Day challenge this week so looks like I have the perfect card. They would love for you to visit and join a challenge. If not this one there will be a new one next week I'm sure.
What do you do with some of the designer paper that is bright and busy? What was that you said...use the other side. :D That's right... sometimes it's a real challenge.
When I first saw the Summer Smooches DSP I really liked it but there were a few patterns that I thought might be a bit too busy for me. So today I decided to challenge myself by making a fun colorful mother's day card with one of the cute busy flower papers in this collection.
My solution is to use it with one of the smaller patterns (which happens to be on the backside) and make sure I don't put a busy layer on top of it. In fact today I decided on a simple layered flower. To give the flower additional dimension I curled the bottom flower petals to the back the front petals forward. Notice how the center of the flower mimics the small flowers in the DSP? The rhinestones add some real pop that is difficult to see in the picture.
I didn't have a current Mother's Day Stamp so I used the one from the retired set All Holidays. Because it had flourishes and additional words that I didn't want to use I took my black marker and colored just the part I wanted.
I see that Hand Stamped Sentiments has a Mother's Day challenge this week so looks like I have the perfect card. They would love for you to visit and join a challenge. If not this one there will be a new one next week I'm sure.
Stamp Set: All Holidays (Retired)
Paper: Summer Smooches DSP (125409), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Real Red (102482), Daffodil Delight (119683), Whisper White (100730)
Tools & Accessories: Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882), Fancy Flower Punch (118073), Boho Blossoms Punch (119858), Basic Rhinestones (119246)
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This is a big, bright, beautiful card with nice, clean lines! You did a fabulous job with that Summer Smooches pattern, it's a favorite of mine. Great work! Thanks for sharing it at Hand Stamped Sentiments!
ReplyDeleteThanks Erika. I'm enjoying Hand Stamped Sentiments.
DeleteGreat Color Combo!! Love the two patterns of dsp together!! The flower is a perfect accent to finish off the card- so pretty!!! Thanks for playing along with Hand Stamped Sentiments!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments. I'm excited that I was chosen for the artist pick. Hoping that more people will come and play on your site.
DeleteI love, Love, LOVE this card! It is so bright and cheery with clean and simple lines. Thank you for adding such a great card to this week's challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments. Smiles, Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteThank you Elizabeth. Enjoying Hand Stamped Sentiments.
DeleteI echo Elizabeth--this card is fabulous! I love how the DSP stands out with just the flower and sentiment added on it. The rhinestone is a perfect detail! Thanks for playing with us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.
ReplyDeleteBobbie, Thank you for your comments. This was fun card to make and different then I would usually do for Mother's Day. Hoping more people will join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.
DeleteDiane, such a beautiful bright card, the pop of bling in the center of the larger flowers on the DSP really adds a fun element and I love your big flower! Thanks for playing along this week over at Hand Stamped Sentiments.
ReplyDeleteoops, sorry...didn't realized I was signed in under my hubby's account when I left you that last comment. So sorry...it's me Dawn! :) from Dabble With Dawn
ReplyDeleteFunny Dawn...I thought....Cigar Crescendos?? Thanks for the sweet comments.
DeleteI love the Summer Smoocheds paper you used. The layered flower is the perfect touch for your mother's day card. Thanks for playing at Hand Stamped Sentiments.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting. I am enjoying Hand Stamped Sentiments.
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