Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Addicted to CAS: A Big Dahlia Bday

The current challenge at Addicted to CAS is the code word: Flower.  I added a personal challenge - that I absolutely could not use some of my much-loved flowers - I had to find one that hadn't seen ink!

Happy Bday with a Big Dahlia


Now I'm not sure why this stamp had never seen ink!  I love its open and airy look.  I can also imagine it stamped on plain paper and some subtle watercoloring for a elegant look.  However, it is big and I had a really difficult time getting it to look right on a standard card.  I decided to really showcase it by cutting the card down about an inch and then letting the flower hang over the edge.  The whole thing is still just 4 1/4" wide so it will fit into a standard envelope.

  • Stamps: Papertrey Ink Delightful Dahlia, sentiment from Pretty Peonies
  • Paper: Papertrey Ink Simply Chartreuse, Limeade Ice, Raspberry Fizz
  • Ink: Papertrey Ink Simply Chartreuse, Versamark
  • Accessories: Papertrey Ink Delightful Dahlia dies, Lemon Tart Button, The Twinery Honeydew twine, Cuttlebug embossing folder
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14 comments:

  1. snappy scrappyApril 23, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    So pretty...love the embossing!

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  2. shirley-beeApril 23, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Great card! I love how you've cut down the card to allow the flower to overhang.

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  3. Lisa EltonApril 23, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    PRETTY Kim!! I love the polka dot background and the way your bloom flows off the card!

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  4. Tracey McNeelyApril 23, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Lovely Kim!

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  5. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Such a gorgeous stamp to have inked up, Kim ... love how you've placed it over the edge of the card ... blooming lovely! Anita :)

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  6. AileenApril 23, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    A good idea to ink up your unused stamp, it's gorgeous! Love it hanging off the edge. x

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  7. NormaApril 23, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    WOW! such a gorgeous card Kim and I love the pop of pink . TFS
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  8. Kim HegginsApril 23, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Kim, just so beautiful...what a flower!

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  9. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    So stunning card! Love the way you placed the flower over the edge of your card. I love the color scheme as well.

    May

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  10. Vicky HayesApril 24, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    Now that is a flower that couldn't be overlooked! Love the way you've positioned it off the edge of your card front.

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  11. DarnellApril 24, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    I'm with you, HOW did that flower not get used before? You have showcased it perfectly!!

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  12. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Beautiful! Thank you Kim for playing along with the Addicted CAS Flower challenge this week.
    Regards Florence x

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  13. Andrea L - EnchantINKApril 26, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    This is simply delightful, Kim! Where do you get these design "fixes"? I wish I had your eye for detail! Hugs xxx

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  14. JD/ JillApril 28, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Beautiful card!

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