Sometimes when an idea pops in your head, you just have to fun with it. I was thinking about this image and how my Grandmother used to have these fragrant Lilly of the Valley flowers growing in her garden. I think of Lilly of the Valley as a "vintage" flower so I kind of went with a vintage feel and look on this card.
I did the ribbon treatment by laying down a row of 1/2" wide red line tape and just threaded the ribbon on the card like this. No sewing involved and it was very easy to do-I love the lacy feminine feel of it. The scalloped lace is a Martha Stewart Punch.
I used the fancy tags die for the black die cuts behind the large inverted scallop squares nestabilites from spellbinders. The background paper was embossed with a basket weave folder. I sponged the edges with Sage distress ink and frosted the edges with stickles. Sage rhinestones were added for embellishment and I used the Tim Holtz distressing tool to do the edges.
The image is from Fred She Said and I colored it with Copic markers. I am hoping to take some classes in the fall but I really love coloring with these markers.
Thanks for stopping by today. I wish you a joyful and happy day!
Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 GMT Views: 937
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92666
Fri, Mar 25, 2011 @ 6:53 PM
Carol, your card is absolutely gorgeous. Not only is the lily-of-the-valley beautiful, but that ribbon treatment is knock-out. So so creative. Doesn't look easy, but I'll believe what you say! : ) You always add such rich details that are PERFECT!
Registered: July 18, 2006 Location: Beautiful, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 24229
Sun, Mar 27, 2011 @ 3:06 PM
You go girl!!! That card is stunning! Lilies of the Valley are my mom's favorite flower. Your ribbon treatment is amazing as is the way you layered the focal image and added the black accents. A real stunner
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Registered: April 18, 2009 Location: Boston suburbs, MA Posts: 14060
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 @ 12:50 PM
So beautiful, Carol! You have such an eye for framing your lovely images with such flattering detail. It never detracts from but always adds to the beauty of your stunning creations. And this is no exception! Gorgeous.
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