Speaking of inspiration.... here's our inspiration photo!
I knew upon seeing it, exactly what my card would look like. That doesn't happen too often! I used clear embossing powder and Turning a New Leaf to create the white, tone-on-tone background. Then, added a layer of cardstock and gingham from the Smokey Shadow pattern pack, so my flower had a nice place to sit. I stamped and embossing my sentiment from Signature Greetings on vellum because I didn't want to cover up any of the gingham. I love gingham!
I really enjoyed this challenge. I hope to get around to many other blog hop participants, but I will say, it's going to be difficult. I have a very full day, which will be topped off with healthy drive to my son's baseball games this evening! He's had three double-headers this week and the season is just beginning! That's my summer!
Shelley , I love your card. Oh my gosh everything about it is stunning, the velum the flower and the embossed background paper. Beautiful card and layout .Wow , this is my kind of card.
ReplyDeleteFantastic card for the hop! I love your flower with corduroy button and your stamped and embossed back ground really adds the perfect texture!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Wonderful design work.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!! Love the flower!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I especially love how you curled up the petals on your flower!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love all the detail..the embossing the velum the flower..stunning all the way around.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! That flower is really a show piece!
ReplyDeletePretty card. Must try the clear embossing on white card
ReplyDeletewell this is just perfect in every way - love the gingham :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the layers and the way you matted each one on this card - it just makes it all look so coordinated.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, Shelley!! LOVE the flower and the gingham paper is perfect! Enjoy your long weekend:)
ReplyDeleteLove that background and that gorgeous flower!
ReplyDeleteLove the new leaf background Shelley!! Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI really like your card. I like gingham too. Think it adds such a nice crisp look. And of course your flower is perfect. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, love your tone on tone background.
ReplyDeleteShelley, your card is fabulous! Looks like a great one to CASE. Such a fun blog hop this month!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, gorgeous flower and adore the velum sentiment!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love all the different elements especially the flower.
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible, Shelley! Your flower is gorgeous and just pops against the gingham. And I just love the clear on white embossing--so elegant!
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT card ~ I love your embossed leaves and flower. You added so many wonderful details, and it still has a CAS feel to it!
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