Yes, another strange title, I know! This card is a combination of today's color challenge over at SplitcoastStampers.com (pink, chocolate and olive/kiwi) and this week's kissing challenge at Gina K's Stamp TV. It had been ages since I'd done this technique, so I thought I'd give it a try again!
The solid Kim Hughes Silhouette Blooms II stamp was inked with Stampin' Up's Regal Rose ink pad on the flower portion and then kissed with the dandelion head from Gina K's Make A Wish stamp set that was inked with SU's Pink Passion ink. This gives a subtle texture and color variation to the flowers:
The birthday sentiment is also from this Kim Hughes set. The edges of the focal image were sponged with Antique Linen Distress ink and pierced. Martha Stewart's Doily Lace punch was used on the BasicGrey Infuse patterned paper.
Supplies:
- Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate cardstock & satin ribbon
- Neenah Classic Natural White cardstock, BasicGrey Infuse patterned paper, Kim Hughes Silhouette Blooms II stamp set, Tim Holtz Edge Distresser, paper piercing tool, Ranger Distress Ink, Memento Rich Cocoa ink & Martha Stewart Doily Lace punch available from Ellen Hutson LLC
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Gina K Designs Make A Wish stamp set (dandelion head)
Wow! So simple, yet so very elegant! You have quite an eye for color and all things artful.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | March 03, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Such a pretty card, Sharon. Thanks for the daily dose of inspiration. Love the texture of the flowers. The button on the ribbon bow is so sweet too.
Posted by: Maria | March 03, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Gorgeous flowers Sharon. I love the patten from the kissing technique. It turned out really pretty!
Posted by: Karen | March 03, 2009 at 01:49 PM
OH this is gorgeous Sharon! Love the button treatment too, gonna have to try that, tying them like that!
Posted by: cathy tidwell | March 03, 2009 at 01:51 PM
This is pretty. I love all the new colors everyone is using, especially all the browns this year. I love the buttons and the border paper. It's really pretty!
Posted by: Linda Crowder | March 03, 2009 at 02:30 PM
Strange title but it works!!
Posted by: Linda C. | March 03, 2009 at 02:52 PM
pretty stamping and neat buttons!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | March 03, 2009 at 04:21 PM
Very cute card. I am working on my "kissing" card too. It's fun!
Posted by: Nancy J | March 03, 2009 at 04:48 PM
This is lovely...will have to try the "KISSING" technique.
Jan
Posted by: Jan Castle | March 03, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Great card and technique. Like all the little details. tfs
Posted by: Bev J. | March 03, 2009 at 05:47 PM
WOW! That is so beautiful Sharon! You are amazing!
Posted by: Gina K. | March 03, 2009 at 07:09 PM
This is very lovely Sharon!! Beautiful take on the colors!! TFS!
Posted by: Vicki (basement stamper) | March 05, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Love the colors, layout, scallop--everything, Sharon!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | March 06, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Pretty card! I love the colors and I like the distressed look of the panel with the focal image.
Posted by: Elaine | March 08, 2009 at 08:43 AM
This is a gorgeous card!!! The colors look great! Where did you get those awesome varigated buttons??
Posted by: Amanda Currier | March 08, 2009 at 04:56 PM