Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Vellum flowers



There have been several gorgeous cards featuring vellum flowers that I have wanted to CASE, so when Time Out Challenges made that a challenge, I was eager to jump in. However, upon reviewing what I thought was an extensive collection of flower images, it turned out I didn't have any that remotely resembled the big open flowers everyone else was using. So, I ended up going another route.

Inspiration card by Tracey
Instead of sponging color on, like Tracey did in the inspiration card, I used watercolors. Then I white-embossed the rose on a die-cut vellum oval and laid it on top. Those brads are actually doing a job on this card, holding the vellum in place.  Sentiment is by The Alley Way Stamps; rose is from Endless Impressions (I think).

This card is for these challenges:

TIME OUT #40 -- CASE Tracey
Simon Says Monday -- real stamps, no digis
Simon Says Wednesday -- no dp
Word Art Wednesday #202 -- anything goes

8 comments:

  1. Totally gorgeous! I love that the brads are doing the work. They really add to the card too and look good besides being functional!

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  2. Using the oval was an inspired idea and makes for a very elegant card. I went with the water colours too and you have made these look stunning. So pleased you joined us at TO

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  3. Pretty cards, such soft colors! Thanks for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday this week!

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  4. This is such a beautiful card! I love how you blended those soft colors to give it a serene feel. Yet it's also full of life and light! I think this card would really mean a lot to the recipient and I like the techniques you used to make it. The metallic touches are so elegant! Thanks for sharing your talents with us for this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!

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  5. Sandy this is a beautiful card! Thank you for CASEing me over at Time Out!

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  6. This card is so very soft and pretty. You did a wonderful job on this!

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  7. This card is so very soft and pretty. You did a wonderful job on this!

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  8. Stunning card, the soft pastel colours are so dreamy!
    Thanks for joining in at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge this week.
    Hugs,
    Caryn

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