I was inspired by two things for this card.
I wanted to make a different colored rose and was inspired by the colors here: http://design-seeds.com/index.php/ho...y/color-field5
I ended up making my own paper using our friend Tim Holtz's Distress Ink , Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, and a tiny bit of Barn Door. I put them on watercolor paper and then spritzed hoping for a multi colored look. It shows up more IRL, not so much in this picture.
My second source of inspiration was a card on this blog: http://cre8nart.blogspot.com/search?...15:00:00-08:00
I got out the two Venetian sets of dies and started to assemble my card. Tooooo harsh. It needed some swirls to soften so I cut the flourish from the set and inset the sentiment die into it. I can make probably two more cards from all the rejected pieces I cut after that for the rest of the card. This is what I finally ended up with. Cutting the dies in the watercolor paper and Old Olive (and off setting them) was the hubbys suggestion for contrast, as well as the MB Freemont Crest. He thought that area needed something.
This card took the better part of two days. I enjoyed every minute as it was being made for a very special friend who is getting to retire after MANY years with the Probation Department and so deserves this time in her life. I look forward to getting to spend more time with her AND creating with her because she is EXTREMELY talented!
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 GMT Views: 4201
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Tue, Jan 21, 2014 @ 6:40 PM
This is fabulous, Peggy! WOW! The mini roses accent your ornate dies so beautifully. Every single one of your creations is the epitome of elegance! I love how you shadowed the flourishes with dark green. This is incredible!
Registered: September 21, 2006 Location: In the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, Home of the Paper Clip Project - The National Cornbread Festival Posts: 26563
Wed, Jan 22, 2014 @ 3:54 AM
What a stunning card, Peggy!!! Oh my, how did you make these beautiful tiny delicate roses?! Your friend will definitely love this work of art... Love all the flourish, die cuts and the textured background... So rich and elegant.... TFS
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Registered: November 14, 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 73
Wed, Jan 22, 2014 @ 9:32 AM
Absolutely beautiful card, Peggy!
Other than using the same dies and flowers, as an accent, I don't think I deserve any credit for inspiring this knockout though! You took it to another level entirely, and I really like what you did!
I am sure your friend will be thrilled to receive this work of heart!
Registered: February 22, 2012 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 43340
Wed, Jan 22, 2014 @ 10:34 AM
WOW!!! This is stunning! Those tiny roses are so sweet - love the color you chose - so petty shaded like that. The offset flourishes show off beautifully.
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Registered: November 21, 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 1158
Thu, Jan 23, 2014 @ 7:52 PM
Your 2 days were well worth it! This is just beautiful & I have no doubt she will be thrilled with it! Love all the dies you used and the flowers are so feminine & dainty! Another beauty!!