These aren’t wedding bells, it’s true, but they remind me of wedding bells. I’ll be attending one of those joyous ceremonies in June, so I decided to make this card for the happy couple. With June, the wedding month, only a day away it seems I feel as though every pretty card could be a wedding card. Have you ever wondered why June is traditionally the favorite month for weddings? I wondered, so I looked it up. It’s an old tradition, beginning with the fact that the month of June was named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage. Also, folks were still fairly fresh from their yearly Spring bath, so it worked out nicely. I know! Thank goodness times have changed!
These pretty floral bells are from the JustRite Breath of Spring set. The sentiment is from Romantic Sentiments, and it’s encircled with a Seeds of Kindness border (out of stock). I colored the flowers with Copic markers, touched them up with Stickles Stardust Glitter, and then created layered frames with white cardstock and Memory Box Spearmint designer paper. I already had two white cardstock frames as a result of cutting Nestie shapes from them. I’ll generally save those negatives for possible future use, as in this card. I created two more frames with designer paper, and now I have their middles set aside for later.
You probably noticed on the upper and lower scalloped edge of the surface frame there’s a little border of white showing. To create that white edge I cut the Spellbinder’s Labels Eleven shape from the designer paper, then – see where the ribbon is – I cut the frame and moved it apart slightly. The ribbon covers the narrow gap.
Speaking of the ribbon, I don’t have another color quite like this and I love the minty green against the Spearmint paper. Two mints in one! It’s a Seafoam Taffeta which I found at Stamper’s Dream.
I won’t let today’s post go by without taking a moment to pay tribute to the brave souls for whom Memorial Day was created. We thank the men and women who are currently in service as well as those who perished in honor. While many of us are having a three day weekend with barbeques or camping trips or extra time to get the yard work done, it breaks my heart to think of the sad reminder this day is to those who have lost precious family members or friends in the military. Please know my heart is with you. I recognize the pain of your loss and sacrifice. Everyone with a loved one in service, past or present, is a hero.
Take care and I’ll see you soon.
Stamps: JustRite Breath of Spring Borders & Centers, Romantic Sentiments, Seeds of Kindness Paper: Classic White, Memory Box Spearmint designer paper Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Blue Bayou, Copics for coloring Accessories: Ribbon, rhinestone, Stickles Stardust Glitter, Spellbinders Labels Eleven & Classic Circle Nestabilities, SU! border scallop punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
This card is absolutely beautiful and it is good to be reminded to use those die negatives for frames on card fronts, thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Mae Collins | 05/31/2010 at 01:40 AM
Lovely! Just Lovely!! I love the colors you used! Lots of inspiration here!
Posted by: GLENDA BROOKS | 05/31/2010 at 02:20 AM
Gorgeous card-love the dp you used. I lost a younger brother in the Viet Nam conflict so thants for your salute!
Posted by: Bev | 05/31/2010 at 05:17 AM
Oh my Leslie, this is a real beauty! I have a wedding to go to in July and this is great inspiration!
Posted by: nancyk | 05/31/2010 at 06:08 AM
This is such a lovely card!! Thank you for all the details. I save all the pieces after I use my Nestibilites, too, but I've not created anything as beautiful as this with them. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Cindy H. | 05/31/2010 at 06:28 AM
Oh my goodness! Leslie, this is absolutely stunning! What a beauty, and sure to be appreciated by the happy couple! LOVE your treatment with the white scalloped border!!!
Posted by: Michelle R | 05/31/2010 at 07:05 AM
Wow Leslie - this is stunning - I love these gorgeous colors and your design! Memory Box papers are up there with Stella Ruby in my mind!!
Posted by: Harriet Skelly | 05/31/2010 at 08:29 AM
What a lovely card Leslie...Your coloring is superb! Those papers are so beautiful and that ribbon...you and your "mints." LOL...
Your tribute to our Veterans was beautifully stated!
Posted by: Velta | 05/31/2010 at 08:32 AM
So, so, so pretty, Leslie! Your cards are all (well, mostly) so soft and feminine. And gorgeous!
Posted by: Lynette | 05/31/2010 at 08:58 AM
This is so fresh and wonderful! Love your choice of colors and images.
Posted by: Evelyn S | 05/31/2010 at 10:14 AM
Gorgeous! TFS!
Posted by: kraftychic | 05/31/2010 at 11:39 AM
Beautiful colors! Love this elegant card. TFS
Posted by: Barbara | 05/31/2010 at 05:12 PM
This is so very beautiful Leslie! I love the soft, muted colors, and your always fabulous coloring!
Posted by: Deb Saaranen | 05/31/2010 at 06:21 PM
This is so very soft and beautiful Leslie! I love how you created the tiny white scalloped borders and added just a little sparkle to the flowers.
Posted by: Bethany Paull | 06/01/2010 at 06:57 AM
Leslie, this is just so gorgeous! I love the cool palette and how you've used these Spearmint papers! The inset nestie looks so great too. Such a lovely wedding card!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 06/01/2010 at 08:03 AM
Gorgeous! I love the soft and cool color palette and the way you framed the image! Your coloring is amazing!
Posted by: Amy Sheffer | 06/02/2010 at 07:56 PM
Leslie, this is sooo beautiful! LOVE the soft colors you used paired with the Label dies.
Have a great weekend!
Hgus and smiles
Posted by: beate | 06/05/2010 at 12:00 PM