Jul 05 2007
Finally, Baroque works!
Hello! I hope everyone enjoyed their Fourth yesterday! We had a big picnic at my brother’s house and then fireworks at dusk. I think it was the first time in several years we didn’t have a storm as well. It was nice not being soggy and sweaty for once. We actually had great weather! I was up way too late though. ***yawn*** But we had a great time!
About Baroque Motifs…I really do love this set, but it hasn’t been loving me. I’ve had a terrible time with it… this and Pick a Petal (but that’s another story). When I saw Baroque Motifs in the SU preview mini, I was on the fence about getting it. I’ve always admired this style, but it’s out of my comfort zone. Then I saw all the gorgeous cards by Jeanne S and that was it. Now I have my own personal challenge to use this set and be happy with it. (I’m pretty happy with this one.)
I used another of my favorites of the new In Colors, River Rock, and the new Brocade Background patterned paper.
The first time I stamped the big swirl, I used River Rock then, using a Stamp-a-ma-jig, I stamped it again with Old Olive. I really like that shadow look. The flowers were stamped in Olive onto a piece of the same River Rock background pattern then cut out. I distressed all the edges (because that’s what I like to do 
) and added the hardware and ribbons (narrow celery organdy by Stampin’ Up, darker ribbon by May Arts available here).
Overall, I’m really happy with how this turned out, but if I were to do it over again, I’d add some subtle swirls in River Rock with the Olive sentiment stamped over the swirls, but I’m not ripping it apart to do that. (I thought about it though.)
Thanks for looking! Have a great day!
Cardstock: River Rock, Old Olive
Patterned Paper: Brocade Background
Stamps: Baroque Motifs
Ink: River Rock, Old Olive
Accessories: Antique Brass Hodgepodge, narrow Celery organdy, darker ribbon May Arts,
Stamp-a-ma-jig, edge distresser, large oval punch
Finished card size: 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″.
All supplies Stampin’ Up! except May Arts ribbon.
Love this card. I really like the new in colors, although I haven’t gotten any yet. I think the shadow effect you did is really nice. Nice Job
It’s so awesome, M! LOVE the colors and all those fabulous swirls. Love the shadow look, too!
This is gorgeous! I love how you stamped directly on the patterned paper - lovely!!!
OOOOHHHH how stunning!!! I LOVE the colors, layout, distressing…just gorgeous!
This is truly beautiful. Love the richness of the greens with that very rich stamp set!
This is very pretty! Like you, I didn’t go for this set until I saw the Jeanne and others make some gorgeous stuff with it! Now I’m a convert, too! Love what you did with it!
Wow this is beautiful!! I love every detail!!
Wow, wow, wow! I just love this set and yes it works! It is stunning Michele!!!
Absolutely stunning! You did wonderfully well with this set. Can’t believe you ever have a problem coming up with designs. Love your blog and TFS.
Well, I’m pretty happy with it, too! I love how you stamped the swirls directly onto the DP and they turned out so wonderfully distinct. This is a card style I absolutely love. I must get my Baroque out and use it. Thanks for this beauty, Michele!
Ha ha….. like YOU need inspiration from me. Gorgeous card Michelle!