Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Roses

I have been eyeing the step stamping that you do to achieve the look of dimension in flowers.  There are many companies making them, my LSS just happened to be selling this set so I decided to go for it.  Thankfully Altenew has on their site a template to show you how to line them up which is very helpful.  This was my first attempt at them and I think they turned out pretty good.  I don't feel I am very good at mixing colors well but this was my favorite combo of stamp colors for the pinks I tried.


The leaves in the set also has step stamping, I think here I only did the two steps instead of 3, but I can't remember I have since done a sheet for myself and wrote the colors of ink I used for future reference.   I hand cut them all out to add to the card, I popped up only the center flower since this was being mailed to my nephews wife.

Altenew-- Vintage Roses stamp set
Spellbinders -- Fancy Lattice and Labels 8 dies
April Rose Illustrations -- paper pack
Penny Black -- Sprinkles and smiles stamp set for sentiment
Queen & co. -- Baby blue gems

I am once again sharing this post over at Stephanie's Roses of Inspiration Link up post.  If you have some extra time on your hands stop by and see all the wonderful links of inspiration that is over there, you won't be sorry.  I see she also has posted some new things in her Etsy store.  I am eyeing one of her bags she posted, I try not to buy things I can make myself but I don't think I am going to be able to hold back on this one.

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and I would love for you to comment and let me know you stopped by,

Thanks and have a wonderful rest of your week,

Connie

15 comments:

Debbie said...

one thing i always notice about your cards, are the beautiful colors. i think you have a great eye for mixing and blending colors!!!

i have made cards in the past but not anymore. you are inspiring me to find the time to create these again, they really are so very special!! another really beautiful card!!!!

Stephanie said...

I am in love with the colors you used for this card, sweet Connie. I have always liked pink and turquoise together and of course the roses won my heart. Thank you for sharing your talent and beauty with Roses of Inspiration.

And thank you for the sweet words. You are such a precious friend. Love to you!

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Connie, what beautiful colors indeed! And I love blue and pink together, and the lattice work is stunning with the beautiful die frame! Gorgeous card, sweet friend! (P. S. If you are a SCS Fan Club Member, you might consider my Dare To Get Dirty challenge....) Hugs!

Sandra said...

We both were working on Roses this week. Yours are beautiful! Love the card.

Alex said...

I love the whole thing...the trellis, the wording, the fabulous roses...those dimension stamps are SO effective. I think only an experienced crafter could do this so accurately first time. : )

Alex said...

I love the whole thing...the trellis, the wording, the fabulous roses...those dimension stamps are SO effective. I think only an experienced crafter could do this so accurately first time. : )

Alex said...

I love the whole thing...the trellis, the wording, the fabulous roses...those dimension stamps are SO effective. I think only an experienced crafter could do this so accurately first time. : )

Leslie Miller said...

Connie, your flowers look almost like embellishments or punch outs or something that you'd buy ready made. That's how perfect they are! You did a great job and I love the colors. Pretty framed over the lattice with the designer paper peeking through. I like multi-step stamps, too. The SU stamps are easy to line up. I haven't tried these, but I have been admiring them, for sure.

ChristineCreations said...

This is just beautiful Connie! The trellis for the roses is perfect and I love the soft pinks you used for the step stamping too!

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

So pretty! Love the roses and the color combination!! thanks so much for dropping by!!

Hugs,
Deb

Julie's Lifestyle said...

This is such a pretty card you made Connie!

Cathy, 1929 Charmer Cottage said...

You make the pretties cards...and I love your color choices.

Debby Ray said...

You make the most beautiful cards, Connie :)

Monika/Buzsy said...

Another pretty rose card Connie. The colors are wonderful. I also love the lattice background. So pleased to hear about little Stephanie.

Kim said...

I love this card, Connie. I think the colours are perfectly matched. The pinks of the roses, the green of the leaves and the blue look lovely combined with the pretty white lattice.