Tuesday, May 27, 2008

If the real thing don't do the trick...you better make up something quick...

I was totally inspired by Carole's Verve Challenge card HERE. So today I pulled out my bright colors & my Kraft cardstock and decided to play!

I know, it's super simple, but I really love it. I kept thinking, What else can I do to this? But the stamps just spoke for themselves. I did end up adding some Diamond Glaze (same thing as Crystal Effects) to the flower centers, but nothing big. The flowers are stamped on Pearlized (aka shimmery) white, so I didn't feel the need to add any more bling. (no, you didn't read that wrong. *grin*)

I hope you had a wonderful long weekend and are ready and refreshed to start the week! Have a great one!

Stamps: Petals & Stems, Fluttering By (Verve Visual)
Paper: White, Kraft, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black (Stampin' Up!), Pearlized White (Paper Accents)
Ink: Groovy Guava, Tempting Turquoise (Stampin' Up!), Mango Madness (Versamagic), Versafine Onyx Black (Tsukineko)
Accessories: Cropadile, Gingham & Grosgrain Ribbon (Stampin' Up!), Pop Dots (All Night Media)

12 comments:

Carol (HB) said...

You were totally right - this is adorable just as it is! I love the colors!!!

Michele Kovack said...

I love this just the way it is! Gorgeous, just gorgeous!

Marie said...

this card is so cute and this color combo looks like it was so easy for you!!! i love it!

Lorie said...

It must be the day of Petals and Stems as I used that set for the card on my blog today too! Yours is so stinkin' cute! Love it!

Anonymous said...

Cute, cute, cute!

AJ said...

it's not simple, it's amazing! LOVE it!! leave it be and be happy with it!
thinking of you today....holler at me later~

Chris Simon said...

This card could not be any more perfect! The combination of the bright colors, the motion of the wavy stems, and the sweet ribbons - simply gorgeous. Wish I had a great big blue ribbon to give you, because this one deserves a prize!

Anonymous said...

I think it is beautiful!! I love the flowers and the colors are perfect!!
Congrats on being published that is so exciting!!

Maren said...

Simply gorgeous!! :-)

Anonymous said...

Ooh! Shannan I love this card. The colors are so pretty! GREAT job!

Jessie/knightrone said...

This is so pretty!! Love it!!

Chris Simon said...

Wow, I was so thrilled to see one of these show up at my house in real life as part of the GSG swap! I love it even more in person!

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