Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day to You!! I whipped up this little card last night after having let the color combination sit on my craft table for almost a week! When moving into a new house or redecorating a room, I like to tell my husband that I have to let the walls “talk” to me before I can hang anything up. Do you do that too? It’s the same with this color combination, it had to percolate a little!
Measurements:
- Highland Heather Card Base 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
- Balmy Blue Stitched Layer 3 3/4″ x 5 1/8″
- Gray Granite Stitched Layer 3 3/8″ x 4 3/4″
- Gingham Gala Stitched Circle Layer 2 7/8″
- Stamped White Card Stock 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″
Details:
- I knew when I sat down to create that I wanted to use the new Vibrant Vases stamp set and the Gingham Gala 6″ x 6″ DSP, both of which are in the new Occasions Catalog and are available now. And purple was a foregone conclusion as it is my favorite color. I don’t decorate with it or wear it, but when choosing plants or flowers, I always seem to pick purple!! Definitely a child of the 80’s and influenced by Prince, lol
- I stamped the vase and flower posy in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink because I knew I wanted to color it in with Stampin’ Blends. I used both Light and Dark Highland Heather to color and shade the flowers, then Light and Dark Old Olive for the leaves, and then I added Light and Dark Balmy Blue to the mix for the vase. Note: This set does have coordinated stamps to color the flower and vase outline, I just wanted to play with my markers 🙂
- I used my Gorgeous Grape Stampin’ Write Marker to add a bit of detail to the flower centers, as well as a bit of Wink of Stella.
- I’m really enjoying playing with all of Stampin’ Up’s stitched dies, they add such a nice touch, but this card can easily be made without them (I’ve provided the measurements above) and would still look beautiful.
- I just played around with the colors and layers to come up with my layout and couldn’t decide if I should use Balmy Blue or Highland Heather ribbon, so…used both!! These adorable ribbons are available as a free gift with any $50 purchase. The Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack includes 5 spools of ribbon: Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Grapefruit Grove, Highland Heather and Lemon Lime Twist.
- Retired Old Olive Glittery Enamel Dots add a nice detail (love them) and after sleeping overnight, I came back in and added the Old Olive Banner die cut with a banner die from the just retired Farmhouse Framelits Dies. I trimmed the banner in half and then trimmed quite a bit off to leave just a bit peeking out.
- The interior is quite simple today, just a trio of Mary’s tulips to brighten it up!
For those who don’t “know” who “Mary” is, she is Mary Fish, my Stampin’ Up! up-line, mentor, and friend. For reaching the $1,000,000 sales goal, she was invited to participate and influence the creation of a stamp set, which is Varied Vases in the Annual Catalog. It coordinates with the Vase Builder Punch as well as this new set from the Occasions Catalog, Vibrant Vases. The tulip is her signature logo so I can never see one without thinking of her 🙂
Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing a prelude to Spring with my card today!
Blessings to You!
Supplies (all Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted):
Card Stock: Balmy Blue, Gray Granite, Highland Heather and Old Olive; and Stamper’s Select White by Papertrey Ink
DSP: Gingham Gala 6″ x 6″
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento
Stamps: Vibrant Vases
Dies: Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies, Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies; Farmhouse Framelits Dies (retired)
Tools: Big Shot; Stampin’ Blends; Gorgeous Grape Stampin’ Write Marker
Embellishments: Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack (SAB Freebie); Glitter Enamel Dots (retired); Wink of Stella
Other: Whisper White Envelope
Such a charming card and a beautiful choice of color combination!
Beautiful card!! I love these colors together and your layout is perfect.
What a beauty…..so classic! Your photography is just stunning!!!!!
Happy New Year!
Lovely composition and I really like your color combo!
Great choice of colors. I just might have to swipe it.
Love the colors! It is a beautiful card!
So pretty and I love the two ribbons together ! Plus that cute gingham circle just adds so much .
Great color scheme and adorable card !
I am fascinated with all the components of this card: stitched rectangles, gingham circle, pennant, ribbons, color combination. It is SO WONDERFUL!
Oh Shannon, I love this color combo! Your card is absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing your talent!