Hello and happy Monday!! I can say that this week because here in the States it is a short work week for us with a holiday on Friday in honor of the July 4th Independence Day!! Woo hoo for family gatherings, BBQ’s, fireworks, and a celebration of patriotism!!
Today’s card was inspired by the lovely layout sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches. I love a nice clean layout!
I was inspired by the size of the focal point to pull out a long retired but still beautiful flower stamp called Boutique Blossom. It was sold as a single stamp, I must confess to never having inked it up before 🙁
I fell in love with this beautiful pattern paper from the Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Pack by Stampin’ Up! and thought it would set off a Calypso Coral blossom beautifully. Just a bit of basic black for contrast and one little bitty bloom finish the card off perfectly.
I did spend a bit of time fussy cutting the bloom out, but it was well worth the effort!
Thank you so much for stopping by today, I love to hear your comments as always, and I hope you safe travels and safe celebrations for you and your loved ones over this long holiday weekend!
Wishing you joy and blessings!
Products Used:
Cardstock: Vintage Cream by Papertrey Ink; Basic Black & Calypso Coral by Stampin’ Up!
Pattern Paper: Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Pack by Stampin’ Up!
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Stamps: Boutique Blossom (retired) and One Big Meaning by Stampin’ Up!
Dies: Envelope Liner Die by Stampin’ Up!
Tools: Itty Bitty Flower Punch (retired)
Embellishments: Subtles Candy Dots Stampin’ Up!
Great card, Shannon. Love the big, bold flower with the big, clear sentiment. Perfect color choices, too! Thanks for sharing with us at Freshly Made Sketches!