My card was based on sentiment “if friends were flowers, I’d pick you”, but I could not find that stamp anywhere! 😟 So a recent favourite from the Sweet Friendship stamp set by Simon Says Stamp (SSS) was used in its place for my card.
That sentiment was stamped on Bristol paper with Versafine Onyx Black ink and then heat embossed with clear embossing powder. The rest of the main products were from Spellbinder (SB). The sentiment was die cut out with the Essential Arches. Salvaged Patina distress ink was then ombré ink blended from the top and excess ink wiped off with a paper towel (emboss resist). Die cut an arch frame also from Bristol paper and mounted it on top.
The Wild Coneflowers and dry embossed Cascading Dots background were in my stash after this daisy bouquets card. The flower petal layers were ink blended with pink and/or yellow dye inks. The pink ink was used as the shadow ink on the yellow flowers, resulting in the orange colour you see. The foliage were die cut from green cardstock, and coloured with Copic Sketch markers (YG61/63/67) to give them better definition and dimension. The flower centers were also coloured with Copic Sketch markers (Y15/17, YR23/24/27, E18). and glittery texture added to them with a white gel pen. Assembled the card onto a white card base to finish
I want to thank Kerry and the AAP design team (DT) for having me as a GD. Need more inspiration to join us? Check out projects from the DT HERE. Main products used for my card are linked below for your convenience. Please note compensated affiliate links were used throughout this post at no extra cost to you should you decide to make a purchase through them. I appreciate your support! Thank you for stopping by. Hope to see you in the gallery.
Challenges:
Double D - Potpourri (flowers, colours, arch shape)
Make My Monday - #291 Blend 2 or 3 colours (pink, yellow, aqua)
Tic Tac Toe - #296 Featured Designer Rosanne (left diagonal up - Layers, Die Cuts, Summer Colors)
A stunning card, Trina! Beautiful colouring of the flowers and I really feel that sentiment, it's lovely. We're so pleased to have you guesting with us for our July challenge. Kerry, All About Papercraft challenges
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card with the beautiful flowers, Trina! Perfect coloring as always, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour first card was a winner and so is this, Trina! These coneflowers are colored so beautifully that they look like they were fresh picked and added to your card! Congratulations on this Guest Designer spot!
ReplyDeleteYour wonderful, lifelike flowers provide a beautiful setting for this lovely message. A bouquet of flowers for a precious friend !!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on guesting, Trina! Your coloring is out of this world! Gosh is this ever amazing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being GD, Your Ecinacia are stunning- gorgeous card xx
ReplyDeleteBeautifully crafted flowers, Trina. Love that sentiment! tfs
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous floral!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at Beautiful Blossoms, Triple B, the Four Seasons and Can You Handle The Pressure!
Diane BB DT~TB,TFS, CYHTP Co-Owner
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Good gracious Trina! You certainly brought those cone flowers to life with your gorgeous ink blending and I love the sparkle on the centers - a beautiful card and lovely friend sentiment! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteYour ink blending is simply stunning! Both on the flowers and the background. What a gorgeous card! Thank you so much for joining us at the Addicted to Stamps & More challenge!
ReplyDeleteYou did an outstanding job on coloring those cone flowers. I couldn't take my eyes off of them they are so realistic. Makes for a gorgeous card. Glad to see you here at Double D Challenge.
ReplyDeleteBarbara DT
Gorgeous card. Love all the details you added to create this work of art. The flowers are so pretty. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More!
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How incredibly beautiful! Gorgeous the way the pink and yellow blended. I love the sentiment, too. A perfect fit in our Potpourri challenge at Double D. Thanks for joining us!
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely gorgeous card, Trina! Your coneflowers are beautifully colored and the details are amazing. Thanks for sharing with us at Tic Tac Toe Challenge.
ReplyDeleteYour card screams summertime, Trina and I absolutely love it! Thanks for joining us at the TTTC.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful Trina :) It's wonderful having you as a guest on our challenge this month xx
ReplyDeleteWOW !!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow - gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More.
Happy crafting!
Catherine x DT
Amazing coneflowers, Trina & I love your sentiment!!
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