There, we were to select a photo that would be an inspiration for our design. Now be aware that it is extremely easy to get lost in the sheer beauty of this blog. Be forewarned that you may spend a lot of time there. Here's what I chose from the Feb. 1, 2010 post:
I loved the simplicity of the two colors and the texture in the bottom left photo. I thought I could translate this into a Birthday card for our DIL. Mind you, she was disappointed she didn't receive a handmade card last year. So, here goes . . .
I hope I haven't bored you with my Dahlias. But I absolutely love them and love coloring them. For this one I stamped it on white cardstock (Neenah) and embossed it with white embossing powder. I then created the shadows with a Copic marker C00. The center is a Making Memories large flat-back pearl. Here's a close-up of the flower.
For the background, I wanted to imitate the look of the tablecover (or whatever is under the ball of perle cotton). Well, after several failed attempts, this is what I came up with. The Lavender Moon CS is stamped with Damask Designs in Fresh Snow and again embossed with white embossing powder. The lower half is Tin Type stamped in Lavender Moon.
The leaves (PTI leaf ribbon) aren't attached yet. I have time and am waiting on the new Chartreuse ink before I decide on a stamped image or the ribbon. The lace with pearls is from a local fabric outlet. The bow is Lavender Moon satin ribbon. And the sentiment is from Year of Flowers: Sweet Peas.
Hope you all enjoyed your visit. Thank you Nerina for a truly inspiring challenge.
ETA: After I received the June release stamps, I decided not to send this card, but went with this one.
Thanks for stopping by.
12 comments:
Hi Linda, Your card is so elegant and beautiful! Love your background and the dahlia is gorgeous! I like the leaf ribbon you have on this too.
I think it came out great! Love the Damask. The flower is very cool too. I am really liking those Dahlia's as well.
This is so PRETTY! Love the soft pink, the damask and the lace--makes such a charming card. Gorgeous flower too!
This is gorgeous! I love how elegant it is, and how it has such a delicate feel. Lovely!
Linda, I hadn't thought about embossing the dahlia. I really like it. Beautiful card.
Pretty!!
Kara
Oh you could never bore me with your Dahlias! Simply beautiful!
Y'know I started this challenge last week and I still CANNOT pick just one picture LOL! I love your take on the photo - so pretty!
Hugs,
Aimes
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Wow, this is a beauty! I love the subtle coloring of the dahlia. Sorry I haven't been able to stop by in awhile. Rest assured that though I am only commenting on this one I am looking at all your projects. Love the baby quilt card. Gorgeous!
Oh that's beautiful! What a great take on that inspiration photo and I can understand the choice, the colors are lovely and you used them so well.
You picked a gorgeous inspiration piece and your card is gorgeous too!!!
Linda, I love your interpration of the inspiration photo. The damask is a perfect background for that gorgeous dahlia!
Linda this is beautiful!! I can absolutely see how you have carried the photo inspiration through onto your card! You dahlia is breathtakingly elegant - so delicate and crisp! I love the little ribbon leaves peeking out from behind it! A totally gorgeous take on the challenge!
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