So I am about to head to bed and what do I decide to do?! Check Kristina's blog. (Now that we are on a first name basis after meeting at convention! :) ) And of course, her Color Inspiration is up. So what do I do instead of head to bed?! Why STAMP, of course! :) It's late, so this might not be the best time to have inspiration. But something popped into my head, so I had to try! :) This is what came out...
Stamps: Pretty Petals Background Stamp, Hugs and Wishes
Stamps: Pretty Petals Background Stamp, Hugs and WishesInk: VersaMark
Card Stock: Basic Black, Green Galore
Accessories: Flower Fusion, White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Rhinestone Brad, Black Embossing Powder
Now...I don't know if you can tell so much in the background of the card (so I did add another picture on the bottom of this post so hopefully you can see it better) but I embossed the background stamp with black embossing powder. So it's kinda shimmery and fabulous in real life. :) And you might be wondering how I have that Rose Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon from the new catty already! (Yes...that's right! There WILL be 1/4" Rose Red grosgrain in the new catalog that starts on August 11th!) Well....the secret is...I don't. :) I just died the Whisper White. I opened up my ink pad, laid my ribbon on it, held it with a sponge, and then dragged the ribbon across the ink pad. I did it a few times, and VOILA! Rose Red ribbon. Makes having any color of ribbon possible! I love this trick. :) And by the way...this is a 4-1/4" square card. Here is hopefully a better pic of the background...
Now...I don't know if you can tell so much in the background of the card (so I did add another picture on the bottom of this post so hopefully you can see it better) but I embossed the background stamp with black embossing powder. So it's kinda shimmery and fabulous in real life. :) And you might be wondering how I have that Rose Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon from the new catty already! (Yes...that's right! There WILL be 1/4" Rose Red grosgrain in the new catalog that starts on August 11th!) Well....the secret is...I don't. :) I just died the Whisper White. I opened up my ink pad, laid my ribbon on it, held it with a sponge, and then dragged the ribbon across the ink pad. I did it a few times, and VOILA! Rose Red ribbon. Makes having any color of ribbon possible! I love this trick. :) And by the way...this is a 4-1/4" square card. Here is hopefully a better pic of the background...
Anyway: let me know if you have any questions and ENJOY!
Great work!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! This is fantastic!! You put everything together so beautifully. I struggled with this challenge I have to say!:)
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CUTE card! Love what you did!
ReplyDeleteI really love the elegance of this card. You have done a great job with this colour challenge. I have to say I struggled with it a bit.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Nice job on the challenge!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful!! And what a great trick with the ribbon, I'd never thought of doing that before!
ReplyDeleteYou captured this challenge PERFECTLY! Such a pretty card! ~Donna
ReplyDeleteWow! I totally love what you did with these colors!
ReplyDeleteSWEET CARD! I love what you did! I definately would put this in my top ten! Best of Luck!
ReplyDeleteSweet card! I like the simplicity and the embossing! Weren't these vivid colors fun to work with - this is only the 2nd time I've tried - too much fun!
ReplyDeleteElegant- nicely done!
ReplyDeleteI like what you have done here.
ReplyDeleteIt is very like mine your right!
Don't you just love clear embossing!!!
Great card.
I really like this card! Good job! :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card -- love the flower.
ReplyDeleteWow you made this challene look effortless! Well done! And great ribbon tip too :0
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to HAVE to case your card! Very pretty, I don't use that background stamp enough - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is way too cute! Great job of using just the colors listed.
ReplyDeleteI really like this card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card! Great job on the challenge this week.
ReplyDeletePretty! I really like the embossed background!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteCUTE!
ReplyDeleteOooooo I love the embossed background, its so pretty!
ReplyDeleteAshely, the embossing is amazing ... love the black on black! You're in MY top ten for sure!
ReplyDeletenice card... I love the embossing!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! The black on black embossing is so elegant.
ReplyDeleteLove the black on black embossing.. Very Smart looking card.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! I love the embossing! ( I used some on my as well! LOL)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! I love how much black you used, and the embossing on it - fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Love the embossing!
ReplyDeleteLove the embossing and felt flowers!
ReplyDeleteI love the clear embossing on the black. I really love this card. I'm sure it will be one of Kristina's top 10.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous!! Love all the black and that embossed background is stunning!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!! I love the black embossing, and you did a fantastic job interpreting the color inspiration piece...LOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fab Ashley. Love the embossed background teams with the felt flowers.
ReplyDeleteGreat job. I love the black embossing and the pop of colors.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love it!
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