Hi Bloggers.
Here's today's card -
For the background, I stamped the corner stamp from the Heartfelt Creations Rye Grass Flourish Stamp Set in each corner using Shaded Lilac Distress Ink. I then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Super Powder Puff Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and then inked around the edges with Shaded Lilac.
I cut a Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge. At the emboss stage I added the Couture Creations Nuevo Embossing Folder and inked through the die with Shaded Lilac.
I stamped the image from the Creative Expressions Posy Florals 2 Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured it in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Purple Lilac and Sunflower from the Summer Fayre Set and Soft Moss from the Garden Twist Set. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 25 and inked through the die with Shaded Lilac.
I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set, again using Jet Black Archival and embossed with clear powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 28 and inked through the die with Shaded Lilac.
I tied a bow using White Satin Edged Organza and added a Fancy Pearl Embellishment.
I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.
Thanks for stopping by.
Julia.
Good morning Julia,
ReplyDeleteThis card is splendid, I love the iris,,,, fantastic
Really pretty card and I love that blue colour it is beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Julia, beautiful card, love the Iris and love the corner stamp too. Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Julia
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card love the corner stamps and dies the colour you have used are wonderful thank you Tracy w x
Morning Julia lovely card my favourite colour, I also like Green ha ha take care Kitty.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Julia this card is gorgeous the flower stamp is beautiful. Jackie
ReplyDeleteHi Julia. Gorgeous card. I love the colour, and the corner stamp and iris are beautiful. Take care.
ReplyDeleteMorning Julia, Another beautiful card, gorgeous background, gorgeous colour, and the iris stamps is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Julia, beautiful card, love everything about it. Lol Lynne M x x x x
ReplyDeleteLovely card Julia love the sentiment too xx hazel
ReplyDeleteGood morning Julia,
ReplyDeleteA chicken or egg question for you :- Do you decide the size of the card by doing the background first or doing the stamped image first and then going from there?
Any way i think along with Poppies, Irises are one of my favourite flowers. You have coloured the stamp in almost like a real Iris, and it looks lovely. I like the Rye grass stamp you have used in the corners, just being seen from the edge of the die on top of it. All in all a lovely card that anyone would love to receive, thats if you could part with it as it would need to go to someone special that would appreciate the skill put into its construction.
Crafty hugs and love
Norah
Good morning Julia and everyone. Lovely card and fab colours.x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card ! Love the iris and corner stamps.
ReplyDeleteMorning Julia,
ReplyDeleteAnother stunner, as usual a beautiful background. The iris stamp is lovely.
Lydia
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ReplyDeleteMorning Julia,
Lovely card. Such pretty elements. X
Morning Julia, another beautiful card and the colours are lovely
ReplyDeletelove this sentiment too one of my favourites.
Nancyd xx
Lovely card Julia, I love Iris, such a splash of colour, and there are so many blue/lilacs that you can use in them... x
ReplyDeletePretty card Julia, Iris's seem to be very popular at the moment. Kind regards Joanne K x
ReplyDeleteHi Julia, this card is really lovely, colours are fantastic. Bx
ReplyDeleteHi Julia,
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card this morning, the colours are gorgeous and the iris is just so pretty.
Love Sheila xx
Hi Julia - love the card.... so pretty. One of my favourite flowers and they are in full bloom in my garden at present.... beautiful.
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Heather W
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Hi Julia, Such a beautiful card for today. I love the embossed background and the corners. The Iris stamp is scrumptious! And of coarse the colour purple is just the best!! Have a fab day hugs Debbie R xx
ReplyDeleteHi Julia, a wonderful card, clever use of the dies and it works so well.
ReplyDeleteLove the stamps and folders, they are all on my wish list lol!
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
Hi Julia, I just love the iris stamp it looks so good how you have done it and the colours are beautiful love Jean Z xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Julia, a beautiful card,I really do love that stamp. Another for the wish list. It would be so nice if I had enough o just buy what I wanted but ce la vie. Have a great day,
ReplyDeletehugs Lynn
Hi Julia, love the card and the Iris stamp.Have a good day x
ReplyDeleteAnother blue/white combo, I love it - the iris topper is beautiful, one of my fav. flowers too.
ReplyDeleteHi Julia
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this card...especially the delicate stamp in the background...gorgeous!
have a great day
Lara xxx
Hi Julia, lovely card again today.
ReplyDeleteX Ros
hi Julia, the stamp and the colouring combined with your clever background make for a lovely card. Regards Jackie D
ReplyDeleteAnother great card Julia
ReplyDeletexx Sandra
Very elegant card Julia. I love the iris, the colour is gorgeous, and the embossing folders you've used are really effective. Pat x
ReplyDeleteHi Julia
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely card today
Hello Julia, Very pretty card, the Iris is gorgeous, it looks soo real. Love the Rye Grass Flourish stamp, mine is in constant use.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Hugs June xxx
Hi Lovely card again today ,the Irish looks real.
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Ita
fab card ,lovely stamp.Laura O
ReplyDeleteEvening Julia
ReplyDeleteAmazing card loving the Iris so realistic.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Hi Julia, very pretty card. I love the corner stamp.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Chrissie x x x
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Julia, I have this stamp and die set, but as yet not used. I am going to practise now you have given me the inspiration. Thank you Julia
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