Friday, January 27, 2012

PDCC116

I haven't played along with a play date cafe challenge in awhile... but when the suggested colors of the week are listed as "plum, pear, and moldy cheese..." hmmm... I'm on it.


I used 3 colors for my card: pale plum, kiwi kiss, and not quite navy (all SU inks.)


I know it's "rosie posie" again, and you'd think after making 16 cards, I wouldn't pick up it up again for awhile... but I love it, and it. was. right. there.  hee hee!  Ever just use a set because it's on the desk-top?  Such a lazy crafter :) 

I stamped all the images in full-strength and then again without re-inking.  Made it really fast to fill up the space!  I then stamped the hero arts envelope pattern in the plum color over the whole thing.  The gingham border on the side wraps around to the back of the card, like a book spine.  Love that look.  On the front, I added a scalloped edge, peeking out from under... The gingham border was stitched down on either side.



I then cut out the large flower and some leaves.  The leaves were stuck down to the card, but I played with their edges to give them some dimension.  The flower was mounted on foam squares to give it some more height.  The card-base looks a bit purple in that second photo, but it's really a nice navy blue :)

Hope you like it!  Have a great weekend.

21 comments:

  1. This is beautiful! I love this floral image, and you worked these colours so beautifully!

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  2. You did such a wonderful job with this challenge. Love everything about it! The gingham spine is fabulous. And thanks for your comments on my challenge win. I am still quite in disbelief.

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  3. Lovely card. I am in love witht that envelope background stamp.Stamping of the Rosie Posie is exquisite. Love the stitching & poped up flower.

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  4. This is so pretty. Great job with the challenge colors. I laughed when you called yourself lazy--no one who sews on their cards can be called lazy!

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  5. Gorgeous stamping!! I felt like that color combo was tough but you totally rocked it. Beautiful card!

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  6. Lovely! I really like the gingham border, the way the flowers frame the sentiment and the super diecut bloom!!

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  7. this is so pretty..love the blues!

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  8. This is beautiful, Elena! I love the colours you used. Thanks so much for stopping by during the Stamp It! 3 Ways Blog Hop!

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  9. Truly a beautiful card, great work!!

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  10. Hi Elena, Such a beautiful card, I love the soft stamped bkgd.... this is a gorgeous stamp set :)
    Jenny x

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  11. Elena this is so prety in these colors . By the time I get that set its going to be so old school :) I love this card. Just keep using it , It works!!!!

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  12. Yes, I often use supplies just 'cause they're right there! With such a great stamp set, it's not hard to see why you chose to use it again. ;)

    Beautiful job with our challenge colors this week!
    Thanks for playing with us at The Cafe this week!

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  13. What a fab & inspiring color combination! I love the many layers and bold colors that you used.

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  14. Is it wrong that I'm giggling that you made a Sympathy card out of Moldy Cheese? This colour combo is stunning, and I LOVE the navy hit.

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  15. What a beautiful take on the color story! LOVE how you wrapped that gingham piece around the edge! Thanks so much for joining us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  16. Great stamping and such a pretty color combo

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  17. This is one of my favourite sets and it's on my wish list. I just LOVE how you've used our colours, what a GORGEOUS card!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Play Date Cafe this week!

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