This is my sample for the Color Challenge hosted by Karen. Her colors are: Blushing Bride, Soft Seafoam and Very Vanilla. The dessert option is to use your favorite bling.
When I make a card, I often stamp extra for later and in some cases, I make two or more at the same time. I could not decide to use a vanilla or seafoam card base, so I did one of each.
I stamped the flower for May birthdays, which is Lily of the Valley and stamped the Happy Birthday Frame separately. Die-cut both in stitched squares for layering. Using a blender pen, I lightly colored the leaves with the Soft Seafoam and a little Blushing Bride on the bell-shaped petals. Then I remembered these flowers being white. So I painted on one side of each petal with white shimmer paint. Something magical happened. When the card is turned to one side, the pedals look shimmery white, when the card is turned the other way, the pedals look slightly pink. Interesting effect.
I layered Blushing Bride DSP on a mat and then onto the card base. Adhered the layered panels and added a die-cut bow. For dessert, my favorite bling is crystals. I love that sparkle!
What beautiful, soft colors. The gallery will be lovely. I hope you will play along. TFL
Date: Monday, April 17, 2023 GMT Views: 450
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Splitcoast Challenge Hostess The Charmed Life
Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37265
Mon, Apr 17, 2023 @ 7:34 PM
I love the lily of the valley flower. My hubby has them growing in his garden but hey are not in bloom yet. They are so fragrant. Anyway, your birthday cards are really pretty and I love the birthday frame.
------------------------------ Mary Marsh SCS Color Challenge DT Coordinator My Blog- The Charmed Life
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Teapot Tuesday TEAm
Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: France Posts: 60538
Mon, Apr 17, 2023 @ 9:42 PM
Lovely cards, I love that flower, in France we have the first May tradition to offer little bouquets to bring luck and to celebrate our National Labor Day, so your cards will be inspiring for me
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Proud Fan Club Member
Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 14006
Mon, Apr 17, 2023 @ 10:10 PM
Lily of the Valley is one of my favorite flowers, and I love the way you featured them in these two beautiful cards, Diane. The coloring and sparkle must be wonderful in person!
------------------------------ Barbara Splitcoast Dirty Dozen My website: Inky Fun SCS Fan Club Member Color Challenge Team Member QFTD215
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105288
Tue, Apr 18, 2023 @ 6:53 AM
Perfect for MAy birthdays!! (Mine is the 12th!)
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Registered: May 18, 2004 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 37151
Tue, Apr 18, 2023 @ 9:59 AM
These are so pretty ~ I love this design! My mother used to have Lily of the Valley in her garden and I remember the fantastic way they scented the air in our yard. I like the way you've shown the look of the flowers when turned differently to the light! Also, that bow die cut is really sweet!
------------------------------ Claudia Splitcoast Fan Club Member