Today's card come from the inspiring EBTKS sketch challenge and pictures I took of the fresh flowers I have in my house. I must say the one thing I've been enjoying about trying to sell the house is the weekly flower arrangements. A month later and I've gotten a little smarter and started buying potted plants like Orchids and Cyclamen. During our last girls craft night I was telling Maureen of how I was inspired to recreate these roses with paper. I needed something lighter than cardstock but stronger than tissue, then she showed me her little collection of crepe paper that she so graciously shared with me =) And here are the results. I went out of my comfort zone for this card as I don't do a lot of distressing and soft colours. Would it qualify for shabby chic? I know the ledger paper has become popular or as usual it just going out of style once I think to use it. It came from the Cosmo Cricket Boyfriend collection. The fabric brad is from the Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses collection. I'd have to say that my favourite little detail about this card is the light green flourish I paired with the sentiment.
Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you were encouraged to find inspiration in something around your house. Happy Crafting
Elements
Paper: Very Vanilla, Boyfriend dp (Cosmo Cricket), Old Olive dp (SU!), crepe paper
Ink: Soft Suede, Old Olive
Accessories: Sizzix flower die, brad (Basic Grey)
Stamps: Delightful Dahlia (PTI), Signature Greetings (PTI), Blessings (Verve)
So cute, the flower came out beautifully. I love how all the patterns work so well together! Very cool
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that green flourish coming from the sentiment too! Such a refreshing look for you, dear friend! The brad topped flower is gorgeous! And I really enjoy the little elements like the roughed up edges and the fact that you used the "BoyFriend" collection on this perfectly pretty shabby chic feminine card. Kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteThis flower is gorgeous, Laurel!! Leave it to Maureen to have the latest and greatest goodies well in hand. I'm with you, when I finally decide to go trendy it is almost over LOL! Way to get out of your comfort zone - you done good :D
ReplyDeleteSimply GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteoh, wow!!! this is gorgeous!!! I love what you did with this...so unique...different from all the flowers out there right now :) Fabulous distressing too :) I love this look :) Yay for crepe paper!!! who knew? LOL
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty, that flower is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I LOVE it! Thanks for playing with us in the EBTKS challenge! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love that flower!
ReplyDeleteWowzers! Looking at this, I'd think you were a shabby chic master - those colors are all so soft and beautiful together. I really need to come & be inspired in person by you two =)
ReplyDeleteUm this is amazing! I think this is one my favorites of yours. Awesome:)
ReplyDeleteWowza! This is amazing, Laural!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely card! The paper rose is just beautiful... I'm in awe!
ReplyDeleteSoooo pretty! I love that flower, and you're right! That green flourish adds the perfect finishing touch! Great job!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS on your win as Domestic Diva in the EBTK challenge! This card is gorgeous in every way!! Way to go, Laural!
ReplyDeleteThis is LOVELY!! Congrats on your EBTKS domestic diva win!
ReplyDeleteLove the background on this one.... stunning!
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