I added both spots and stripes to my card today. Started by adding a dotty border using the Hemstitch Rectangles die (Spellbinders). I then stamped my flower (Birthday Blooms - SU! - retired) in princess gold embossing powder and heated it to melt. I watercoloured using distress inks (Abandoned Coral, Candied Apple, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness). I fussy cut my image and set aside.
I bought some corrugated card stock from AliExpress a while back and wanted to add some to my card (the stripes!). I used a dark brown which worked really well with the colours of my bloom. Added a piece that fit just inside the dotty frame and then popped up the flower over top. I stamped the sentiment (part of the stamp set) and also heat embossed in princess gold.
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I hope you'll check out the challenge blog to see the amazing reminder cards from the Designers. Make sure to take a look at the gallery ... it's filled with lots of amazing spots and / or stripes cards!
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Stamps: Birthday Blooms - retired (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Corrugated Brown card stock (AliExpress)Ink: Versamark; Distress Inks: Abandoned Coral, Candied Apple, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Princess Gold Embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, water brush, Hemstitch Rectangles (Spellbinders)
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Simply beautiful! Love the dramatic black with the gorgeous flower
ReplyDeleteOh Loll...how pretty is this??!! I love your corrugated (striped) background that's framed out with the hemstitch dies...that looks FABULOUS together!! And then your gorgeous flower with the gold embossed outlines...SOOOOO pretty! Lovely, lovely card Loll!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your Gorgeous Spots and Stripes flower card design, Lolly:-) I just got some of the beautiful Gold EB Powder because of your beautiful flowers that you have been creating! Thank you for always inspiring me, my friend! Your Hemstitch dotted frame and corrugated paper background are perfect for your Stunning watercolored flowers. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteLovely card.
ReplyDeleteOooo.......so pretty! I wouldn't have thought to try the dark brown layer [it looks black on my computer], but I will now!
ReplyDeleteLaura
I love the contrast between the dark brown corrugated card and the beautiful pink flowers Loll, and the ornate hemstitch edge is so pretty and also the gold embossing which adds more rich texture. A gorgeous card. x
ReplyDeleteWOW! Such a beautiful and elegant card, Loll. I love the dark brown striped background for this amazing rose. Your rose is also gorgeous in golden embossing and beautiful reds. Every detail of the card seems very thoughtful and perfect.
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What an incredible effect using your perfectly colored and cut image with a black background! I’d have never thought to do that and it really makes your artwork stand out. Fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteStunning Loll, love the rose against the black corrugated card.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
This is lovely. The black stripes in the background give it such an elegant look xx
ReplyDeleteLove the gold heat embossing and those beautiful colours against the black background - gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful flower, Lolly! Love the corrugated background that adds wonderful texture and fits perfectly inside the dotty frame!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, elegant, classy card. All the right elements came together for this one. Love it!
ReplyDeleteStunning flower Loll, I love the dark brown corrugated card as the background ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat a dramatic way to add stripes behind your gorgeous bloom!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that flower and love how you colored it! Love the hemstitched die with the corrugated card stock, clever to use for your dotty and stripes and makes those beautiful blooms pop! This card came together so nicely. Now I need some more of those hemstitch dies, I love them so much! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteSuch a dramatic look with the dark striped background, Loll. The gold embossing also adds drama. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love that pretty bloom, it so pretty embossed in gold and water colored. It is one of my favorite flower stamps and use it quite often. Love the dots and stripes on your card.
ReplyDeleteHigh drama on this stunning card Loll - love the contrasting textures and colours
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Blessings
Maxine
What a beautiful card Loll - just stunning and I really like the gold embossing.
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
Beautiful floral card Loll, and a fabulous combination of the theme spots and stripes, Robyn
ReplyDeleteWow, this is stunning, Loll! The gold outlined coral flower looks so dramatic against the dark brown background! Love the corrugated texture fit inside the hemstitch frame. A wonderful way to add spots and stipes to your card!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
You know how much I love this Loll....Stunning card, which I am proud to own x.
ReplyDeleteThe dark brown background makes the beautiful flowers pop! Love the texture of the corrugated panel! How clever of you to use it for the stripe theme!
ReplyDeleteStunning! You know I love the gold, and your gorgeous flowers really pop on the black!
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