Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Freshly Made and Color Throwdown: Congratulations

Two challenges popped up this morning that I thought would be perfect for one of my unused sets that I have been eyeing lately.  The set is this year's Papertrey Ink anniversary set - Birds & Blooms.  I got it right away because I had the points - but I've been feeling like it would be a total pain to line it all up - so I have ignored it.  As it turns out, PTI did a great job as each layer has a little tab that lines up and makes it quite easy.

Congratulations


Because I wasn't sure that I was going to like the set, I didn't get the coordinating dies that came out the next month.  Because I do like dimension, I added some white Glitter Domes from Mark Richards.  But I think the dies are going onto my wishlist so that I can pop up the little flowers (and don't have to handcut the bird!)

The sketch is from Freshly Made Sketches and I knew that the large square would perfectly hold the wreath.
The colors come from color throwdown along with a bridal bouquet image.  I think my card could be used as a wedding card or even a new pregnancy or baby card.


  • Stamps: Papertrey Ink Birds & Blooms, Simple Little Things (sentiment)
  • Paper: white
  • Ink: Stampin' Up Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
  • Accessories: Crafts-Too Embossing Folder, Papertrey Ink Double Ended Banner die, Mark Richards Crystal Dome sickers, Stampin' Up Rich Razzleberry Taffeta


24 comments:

  1. Kim this is really BEAUTIFUL! I like the pops of rich purple and your strip of dry embossing. Seeing the fires on the news, hope all is well with you!!!

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  2. Gorgeous card. Love the embossed panel and the pretty wreath and flowers.

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  3. So beautiful, love the wreath and colours!!

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  4. A fabulous card - there is so much beautiful detail.
    Kath x

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  5. Elegant and stylish card!
    Looks FAB!
    Bye from the Netherlands,

    Marjolein

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  6. Very elegant, Kim, super texture and dimension! Anita :)

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  7. Elegant, sophisticated and beautiful! Texture, dimension, colour = pure prettiness!
    c

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  8. Wow! You are fast Kim! I love that stamp set! And I love the embossed strip - adds a real touch of elegance! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  9. This is beautiful..love these colors.

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  10. Oh my word - this is fabulously gorgeous! Sometimes I wish I could just be in your head to see how you get from point A to artwork!

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  11. Beautiful card Kim! Great job with the colours.

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  12. I love every thing about this card, Kim! The color, layers, texture...it's beautiful!

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  13. Kim this is one classy card. Love those stamps and the way you used the colors is amazing. Just beautiful.

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  14. Wow, Kim, you totally rocked the CTD colors...your card is gorgeous! Love that delicate wreath and textured panel! Thanks for playing along with us this week!

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  15. This turned out beautiful, I think if I had this set I would get the dies too. Love how elegant this looks and the deep color on the green is gorgeous!

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  16. Beautiful card!!!Love your design!!

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  17. Your card is deliciously gorgeous to the eye!

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  18. Wow - beautifully detailed - and gorgeous!

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  19. Well ... Very taken with this stamp image! And your colours are stunning! Sigh ... I really can't indulge after spending already this month ... But I do love the design! Hugs xxx

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  20. Wow, such a beautiful card. You really did a good job stamping this set. I have a little trouble with it.

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  21. Kim...I saw your card over at The Colour Throwdown and it is absolutely beautiful...love your image...thanks so much for sharing it with us.

    Stampin' HUGZ
    Beverley

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  22. Your card is stunning. Love the color combination and how you pulled it all together. Beautiful and very striking.

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  23. Congrats on the shout out from FMS for this beautiful card. Well done and well deserved! Bev

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  24. I'm thrilled, Kims, to see this beautiful card in the Perfect Princess line-up over at FMS! Congrats!!

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