How about a baby card? Although this Seeds of Friendship set shines brightest with flower and fruit images, I challenged myself to try it out with some of Flourishes’ other stamps. Looking at the collection of phrases in the set, I thought I might pair it with Baby Love.
I feel my color choices are a little wonky here, but (here comes the excuse) several of my Copics need to be refilled and I haven’t had time to do that yet. I had a time trying to make do. A friend in need snatched the card up immediately, though, so the colors must not have seemed too off to her.
Amazing how difficult it was to find designer paper in my stash to coordinate with these colors. I finally settled on something retired from Stampin’ Up!, and stamped the card base with Flourishes’ Basketweave stamp, which I think is retired. You'd think I’d know, wouldn’t you? I hoped it would help to bring everything together if I colored the ribbon to match. That was fun and, oh, so easy! Would you believe it’s the first time I’ve colored my ribbon with Copics? Worked like a charm! It did make the ribbon a little stiff, but still quite workable.
On the Newsletter today, you will find a wonderful post by Christine where she does what she does so well – make a perfectly good card even better! She has a guest, too. You really should check it out.
Take a peek at these designer's’ blogs for more Flourishes cards, too:
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Take care!
Stamps: Seeds of Friendship, Baby Love Paper: Vanilla textured, Classic Ivory, retired Stampin’ Up! designer paper, Pale Plum Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics for coloring Accessories: Ribbon, edge punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
What a cute idea! I can almost see the wheels spinning!
Posted by: Glenda Brooks | 07/30/2010 at 02:09 AM
You are so clever...I love this.. So soft and sweet.. It is great to see what you can do with this set.. It was so amazing to meet you IRL Leslie. I am sorry I didn't get to say goodbye. I have such a great time. This is such a great team...Have a super weekend and say hi to Wally...:)
Posted by: Dawn B. | 07/30/2010 at 04:39 AM
It's beautiful, Leslie - and the colors are great!
Posted by: Lynette | 07/30/2010 at 06:48 AM
Oh Leslie! This is so amazing! Clever and gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Danielle | 07/30/2010 at 07:38 AM
What a lovely idea! This is just darling!! tfs
Posted by: Cindy H. | 07/30/2010 at 10:39 AM
Leslie, how clever of you! It is fabulous.
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 07/30/2010 at 11:10 AM
This is a beautiful card and I think your colors are wonderful!
Posted by: Lenoria | 07/30/2010 at 11:10 AM
It's beautiful. I don't think your color choices are at all 'wonky' here! Perfect for the card. Very imaginative use of that seed packet image, too.
Posted by: Evelyn S. | 07/30/2010 at 11:11 AM
Brilliant and gorgeous! I love your choice of colors!!
Posted by: Broni | 07/30/2010 at 02:55 PM
This is so clever. The uses for this set just keep expanding! I think the coloring is beautiful and the softly colored ribbons really add that perfect finishing touch!
Posted by: Lynne Phelps | 07/30/2010 at 05:41 PM
I love the colors, darling!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 07/31/2010 at 02:23 PM
This is so soft and pretty, Leslie!! I just love those sweet images too!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | 07/31/2010 at 05:39 PM
I love the colours you've used Leslie. Also the way you've combined stamps from different sets is awesome.
Posted by: Leigh | 08/04/2010 at 09:53 PM