Mar 25 2007
Daffodil
I made this card after I took the daffodil picture that’s in my previous post, although it doesn’t hold a candle to its inspiration. The daffodil is from the retired Perfect Petals set. When I was trying to decide on a background stamp I thought to take a look at Well Worn Words. Well, gosh, it was just what I needed! I watercolored the daffodil on watercolor paper. The background is stamped in Always Artichoke on Very Vanilla and I used Moss, Banana and Apricot for my other papers. The lace is plain old Mrs. Wright’s hem tape. You can get it wherever sewing notions are sold. This color is called Apricot.
Here’s a picture of Mrs. Wright and her hem tape:
Thud (sound of my jaw hitting the floor)! This is absolutely lovely! Your flower cards are always some of my very favorites…your shading is always so perfect.
I so wish I had that set of stamps as daffodils are one of my mothers favorite spring blooms (she’s like you, she has bulbs planted in every conceivable nook and cranny of her garden).
TFS!
Linda (LSN on SCS)
GORGEOUS Leslie!!! Love the colors, your layouts are always incredible!! LOVE that lace!!
so pretty! did you take that pic in your yard? and I love the card
After seeing your Daffodil photo, I know where your inspiration came from for this lovely card! That background really is an excellent choice here. Wonderful use of that lacey hem tape. Linda
Wow! What a beautiful card! I love how you can take “old” stamps and make them look fresh and new! I never would have thought to use that punch with a pretty flowery card either. Just a fantastic job! Thanks for sharing with us.
Leslie! I dont’ think you have ever made a card that I just did not adore! LOVE this! you never cease to amaze me!
Beautiful card, Leslie — such an unsual layout and I love your use of the hem tape! I have lots of that stuff and you’ve inspired me to put it to good use! Love how you used the spiral punch, too!
You are da bomb baby! Love this card!!! I NEED that background set!
Another beautiful card here! This definitely holds a candle to your inspiration photo. Perfect coloring & elements!
Oh my!!!! I got that BG stamp when it first came out last summer and have been longing to make the *perfect* card with it….you just DID!!! I love it!!!
Oh, how very pretty — love that b/g — just got it and haven’t used it yet — love it’s softness — like the use of the spiral punch and your hem tape!!!
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!
Gorgeous card! I am new to the blogging world too! It is a little overwhelming:) I just keep “playing” around with mine….
OMG…absolutely gorgeous. I love it all. I can see I am going to have to get the new spiral punch. Love your colors, BG’s, main image and lace. TFS
Breathtaking! The hem tape is what does it for me. I like how the textured effect work swith every component in this work of art. TFS!
oh my this is just gorgeous!!! I love how you put it all together.
beautiful!
Perfection, Leslie. You found it…. again.
Just gorgeous Leslie! Well-Worn Words would be the perfect background!
This is fantastic! Such wonderful coloring! I need that bkgrd!
~Angie
I totally love this card. It inspired me to run to the store when I get off work and get me some hem lace!!!
So simple and yet so beautiful! Good job!
This is a beautiful card Leslie!!!! I just found you too!!!!! I would like to add a link to your blog from mine….Thanks a bunch!
Vicki