Hi peeps! If you're new here - welcome!
So dreamy, right? I don't have any of those PTI colors, but I chose copics I thought were a nod in the right direction...
I knew immediately, I wanted to stamp a bouquet of flowers - and this bunch in the "friendship jar: summer fillers" is perfect for a quick note-card. (Actually, I'm pretty sure I want to go back and make a full set!) I stamped the jar directly onto the card-base, but stamped, colored, and cut out the bouquet so that I could prop it up on foam squares. I then added a little bow, from the "bells and boughs" set (can you tell I adore that set?), and added the perfect little sentiment into the jar (from Precious Remembrance's "positive thoughts" set.) Also, I trimmed the card to 4 inches by 5 1/2 inches. I love the longer, sleeker look - and the jar 'o flowers fits like a glove across the front.
I don't think you can tell in the photo unless you squint, but I took a water-color brush and a water-color crayon, and added some flecks of light blue over the card-front (before I adhered the flowers.) I also painted a little strip of blue on the left and right edges of the card. The spatter and those painted stripes add a softness, and an extra bit of detail that takes this card to a more special place.
Hope you like it!
And now, for the giveaway update: I got my Gallery Idol prize box yesterday! Soooo, here's what I will be giving away and mailing out next week to 1 lucky winner:
Woo hoo! If you want to enter for a chance to win, click over to *this post* and throw your comment in the running :)
Love the cas design focuses all your attention on the beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fabulous how the tiny details make it pop? Love that vase of flowers :)
ReplyDeletesuch thee pretty card!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Elena! The bright colors are such a nice balance to the subtlety of the jar and sentiment.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Elena! Beautiful design!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Elena. I would love to have that bouquet in my home.
ReplyDeleteI love how you colored the jar. it is a sweet card, the detail of the bow and button really give it a beautiful handmade look
ReplyDeleteOh, your blog hop card is fabulous, Elena! I love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Elena! I love that you fussy cut those flowers, and I also love that you colored them individually like that. Great card!
ReplyDeleteYou make it look so easy! Hmmm I might have to get that jar stamp.
ReplyDeleteTotally adorable!! I had to chuckle when I saw you at number 2 today:) C'mon now, Elena, stop slacking off, and get those quick finger ready next time!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. ;-)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and I love that you used the copics in place of the inks. Such a lovely bouquet.
ReplyDeletelove how you colored only a few of the flowers and not all!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Elena!! Love the soft coloring and the summer jar~ looks great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Elena! I love the dimension and that cute little bow :)
ReplyDeleteI just love that little button & bow...the cutest lil finishing touch!
ReplyDeleteOh Elena, this is so *perfect*!!! It has such a vintage vibe to the colours, and it's so simple and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis card makes such an impact on the computer. It must be a stunner in real life. Popping the flowers gives them even more depth.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Elena! Love the flowers on the jar. -- Irma
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful. All your little details and extra touches just add so much to the card.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Elena.
ReplyDeleteElena, so simple and elegant.
ReplyDeleteThe coloring is super pretty! And I love that little yellow ribbon ♥
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!! Love your coloring and the little bow is as sweet as can be!!!
ReplyDeletePretty card. Love your creativity with the watercolor sweeps.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Elena! I absolutely love how you left some of the flowers uncolored....spectacular result! Congrats on your gallery idol achievement!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card. I love your jar of flowers.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I need to pull that set out again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Elena! Love that jar and your bouquet of flowers are lovely in it :)
ReplyDeleteEleanor it's just so pretty x
ReplyDeleteElena so pretty, just love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Elena. The jar of flowers are so pretty... love the popped up elements. Glad you finally got your package!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card. I love how you left some of them uncolored.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card...love the flowers.
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favorite from the hop! Delightful!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful contribution to the blog hop!!
ReplyDeleteI love your pretty card. I have stamp set so I must take it out for a second look. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and coloring ~ lovely card!
ReplyDeleteHi Elena!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so BEAUTIFUL! I'm always inspired by your AMAZING cards! Thank you for sharing....have a wonderful day! :)
Suzanne
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Just saw your card on the PTI blog hop. Very nice! Like the raised flower panel. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so, so, so pretty Elena! I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this card. The colours and the 3D effect are great,Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love that Friendship Jar set too! Very pretty, love the colors!!
ReplyDeleteI love this card, Elena! It's so soft and beautiful. At your suggestion, I did squint and saw the flecks. LOL So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteElena, this turned out beautifully! I love the sweet little "hi" inside the jar :)
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