Wednesday 26 June 2013

Purple Iris

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.


40 comments:

  1. Good morning Julia,
    This card is splendid, I love the iris,,,, fantastic

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  2. Really pretty card and I love that blue colour it is beautiful xx

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  3. Morning Julia, beautiful card, love the Iris and love the corner stamp too. Love Jean xxx

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  4. Hi Julia
    Beautiful card love the corner stamps and dies the colour you have used are wonderful thank you Tracy w x

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  5. Morning Julia lovely card my favourite colour, I also like Green ha ha take care Kitty.

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  6. Good morning Julia this card is gorgeous the flower stamp is beautiful. Jackie

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  7. Hi Julia. Gorgeous card. I love the colour, and the corner stamp and iris are beautiful. Take care.

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  8. Morning Julia, Another beautiful card, gorgeous background, gorgeous colour, and the iris stamps is really beautiful.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  9. Hi Julia, beautiful card, love everything about it. Lol Lynne M x x x x

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  10. Lovely card Julia love the sentiment too xx hazel

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  11. Good morning Julia,
    A 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

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  12. Good morning Julia and everyone. Lovely card and fab colours.x

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  13. Beautiful card ! Love the iris and corner stamps.

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  14. Morning Julia,
    Another stunner, as usual a beautiful background. The iris stamp is lovely.
    Lydia
    X

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  15. Morning Julia,

    Lovely card. Such pretty elements. X

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  16. Morning Julia, another beautiful card and the colours are lovely
    love this sentiment too one of my favourites.
    Nancyd xx

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  17. 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

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  18. Pretty card Julia, Iris's seem to be very popular at the moment. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  19. Hi Julia, this card is really lovely, colours are fantastic. Bx

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  20. Hi Julia,
    Such a stunning card this morning, the colours are gorgeous and the iris is just so pretty.

    Love Sheila xx

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  21. Hi Julia - love the card.... so pretty. One of my favourite flowers and they are in full bloom in my garden at present.... beautiful.
    Hugs
    Heather W
    x

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  22. 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

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  23. Hi Julia, a wonderful card, clever use of the dies and it works so well.
    Love the stamps and folders, they are all on my wish list lol!

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx

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  24. 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

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  25. Morning 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,
    hugs Lynn

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  26. Hi Julia, love the card and the Iris stamp.Have a good day x

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  27. Another blue/white combo, I love it - the iris topper is beautiful, one of my fav. flowers too.

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  28. Hi Julia
    Love everything about this card...especially the delicate stamp in the background...gorgeous!
    have a great day
    Lara xxx

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  29. Hi Julia, lovely card again today.
    X Ros

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  30. hi Julia, the stamp and the colouring combined with your clever background make for a lovely card. Regards Jackie D

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  31. Another great card Julia

    xx Sandra

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  32. Very elegant card Julia. I love the iris, the colour is gorgeous, and the embossing folders you've used are really effective. Pat x

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  33. Hi Julia
    Another lovely card today

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  34. Hello Julia, Very pretty card, the Iris is gorgeous, it looks soo real. Love the Rye Grass Flourish stamp, mine is in constant use.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  35. Hi Lovely card again today ,the Irish looks real.
    Smiles
    Ita

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  36. fab card ,lovely stamp.Laura O

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  37. Evening Julia
    Amazing card loving the Iris so realistic.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  38. Hi Julia, very pretty card. I love the corner stamp.

    Happy crafting
    Chrissie x x x

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  40. Beautiful 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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