Mar 05 2008

Live, Love, Bloom

Published by Shel9999 at 9:15 am under Cornish Heritage Farms, My Designs

Good morning!  I thought I’d do this week’s Splitcoast sketch challenge really quick before I get going…it didn’t go as quickly as I had hoped, but I think I’m happy with it nonetheless.

Live, Love, Bloom

LLB

I used the new Afternoon Tea designer paper by Stampin’ Up (again…because I *LOVE* it)! 

To stamp the flower (from The Rummage Bin “Beautiful” set by Cornish Heritage Farms), I inked the whole thing with Groovy Guava then used a Chocolate Chip marker in the center.  I also dragged the brush end of the marker along some of the petal edges.  After stamping  onto the vanilla cardstock, I added some extra dots in the center with the small tip of the Chocolate marker.  Next, I used a waterbrush with Cocoa ink to add a bit of color in the blank spaces of the petals.

I lightly stamped the Burlap backgrounder (also by CHF) over the focal point, sponged the edges and added a few faux stitches here and there.  I also dirtied up the ribbon a bit because it seemed slightly too bright for the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla   Patterned Paper:  SU Afternoon Tea   Stamps:  “Beautiful” from The Rummage Bin, sentiment from “Silhouette Blooms II” and Burlap Backgrounder (all by Cornish Heritage Farms)   Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Groovy Guava; Ranger Walnut Distress   Accessories:  Chocolate Chip SU marker, waterbrush, sponge, edge distreser, mat pack/needle, Guava ribbon.  Cards size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.

26 Responses to “Live, Love, Bloom”

  1. # flossieon 05 Mar 2008 at 9:29 am

    this is beautiful, so soft and elegant.

  2. # veronicaon 05 Mar 2008 at 10:38 am

    love your colors, also the main bloom is great!

  3. # Julie Campbellon 05 Mar 2008 at 10:43 am

    Wowzers! This card is fantastic! I love the patchworked paper and the colors are perfect!

  4. # Diane Cooperon 05 Mar 2008 at 10:48 am

    Gorgeous! Enough said!
    Diane

  5. # Julia Staintonon 05 Mar 2008 at 10:50 am

    This is beautiful Michele! Love how you cut that flower out of the box! So rich and warm and perfect for this crazy weather!

  6. # Horsebroadon 05 Mar 2008 at 11:12 am

    I love it! You’re making maximum usage of gorgeous paper

  7. # bronihon 05 Mar 2008 at 11:44 am

    Oh, my! This is just gorgeous! Love all the backgrounds and the sponging and faux stitching! The colors are scrumptious!!

  8. # Adelinaon 05 Mar 2008 at 12:04 pm

    GREAT color combo! I love this card.

  9. # christina fischeron 05 Mar 2008 at 12:25 pm

    Oh Michele, this is beautiful! That paper is going on my next order!!!

  10. # stampmonkeyon 05 Mar 2008 at 1:11 pm

    I LOVE this card — you do such wonderful detail work!

  11. # Leslie (leslierich)on 05 Mar 2008 at 1:26 pm

    OMG! This is gorgeous! LOVE it! You have no idea how many times I’ve tried to visit you from work but I no sooner click on your blog than I have to dash off and do work–go figure. I have to work? I’m going to give it another try today. Ooooooh, this was sure worth both your effort to make it and my effort to see it! I think I NEED that paper! I love how all the patterns work together.

  12. # Bonnie aka raduseon 05 Mar 2008 at 1:30 pm

    It’s beautiful no matter how quick, or slow, it took to put this together.

  13. # Marjaon 05 Mar 2008 at 4:21 pm

    What a beautiful combo. I lovey your colours and the lo.

  14. # Amyon 05 Mar 2008 at 5:09 pm

    WOW! Another beautiful card!! I love it!!

  15. # Dawn E.on 05 Mar 2008 at 5:45 pm

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! The colours and stamp are perfect!!

  16. # Jen Fon 05 Mar 2008 at 7:32 pm

    Just beautiful, I check your blog for inspiration often…I love everything…hehe!

  17. # Barb gon 05 Mar 2008 at 8:45 pm

    Michelle, this is absolutely GORGEOUS! I’m definitely WOWed. TFS, Barb g

  18. # trudeeon 05 Mar 2008 at 9:39 pm

    WOW this is so gorgeous, M! coral looks good on you :)

  19. # amyon 06 Mar 2008 at 12:29 am

    Absolutely Gorgeous!

  20. # Danielleon 06 Mar 2008 at 10:10 am

    This is beautiful! I love the paper and those colors!!!

  21. # jacksonbelleon 06 Mar 2008 at 10:41 am

    Holy smokes M! This is stunning! I love the colors, that’s a great sketch too! Awesome job!!

  22. # diane (cookiestamper)on 07 Mar 2008 at 9:17 am

    This is gorgeous! I think I need some of that paper!

  23. # Sharon Harniston 07 Mar 2008 at 9:50 pm

    I agree — beautiful paper and I love these images, too. Great card, M!

  24. # SmilynStefon 08 Mar 2008 at 8:15 am

    The burlap texture really makes the card … wonderful papers and design.

  25. # Andreaon 09 Mar 2008 at 11:42 pm

    this card is stunning!!!!

  26. # Rose Annon 17 Mar 2008 at 10:32 pm

    This is just gorgeous!! I really love that color combination too!! Fantastic!!

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