These Polka Dot Flowers are adorable and are part of the Layers of Colors: http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
the set is, Polka Dot Love...when I first started this card I wasn't sure if I was going to like it, but just kept going and adjusting along the way - I am very happy with the end result. The flowers have been sprayed with Tattered Angels Shimmer Mist in Tattered Leather and Vintage Pink, I love the soft and subtle shimmer that it gives, rather than a glaring shine, especially for this look!
The window box is made with embossed card, using the Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder and inked with Tim Holtz Distressing ink - Tattered Leather! Crotchet lace has been added to the rim of the planter and a ladybug embellishment added, along with a little shovel in the window box. This was all then layered onto embossed CS which has also been inked, the Stylised Flowers Embossing Folder which I have distressed.
I wasn't too thrilled with the way it was looking until I added the distressed layer of pink behind the main layer - it just brought it all together (phew!) Isn't it amazing how that can happen!!
This card is for the following challenges:
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday: http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/
where Liz Williams is the Guest Hostess and has chosen pearls....anything along the pearl theme - I think these adorable pearl buttons count me in there! Thanks Liz!
2RB which is an inspiration Sketch: http://2redbananas.blogspot.com/
I was inspired by the gorgeous colours - so thank you ladies!
Registered: September 24, 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6834
Fri, Aug 28, 2009 @ 4:55 AM
Goodness Linda! What a fantastic card!! I really love all the different textures - if only I could put my fingers thru the screen and have a feel of your card (I hope that doesn't sound rude - I'm such a 'textural' person'). Great idea of the ef for the planter and I just adore your flowers. TFS!
{{hugs}} to you!
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Sat, Aug 29, 2009 @ 9:04 PM
Ohhh that's so gorgeous and vintage and modern and trendy all at the same time! Gorgeous flowers -love the button centres and the fabulous way you framed them in the CB'd planter!!! WOW!!!! Girl - that is fabulous!That lace and that little lady bug is just darling too!!! OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Love it Linda!!!!!!! Hugs!