Apr 19 2007

Flower Spots

Published by leslierich at 11:32 pm under Cards, Stampin' Up! projects

Spots 400 tallHello, again!  So far, so good–a post every day this week.  I’ll definitely be slowing down when I go back to work next week, but this has been fun!

I didn’t have much time to stamp today with so much running around to do.  Along with everything else I wound up standing out in the rain selecting annuals for my flower pots.  This was supposed to be my Spring gardening vacation, but so far it’s been drizzly and chilly most days.

This was a fairly quick card, thanks to my scrap drawer.  The Seeing Spots circles were already stamped in Really Rust and cut out with scallop scissors.  It was just an idea I was playing with but didn’t have a plan for actually using them.  They were the start of my color combo which was finalized when I pulled this Rustic Retreat ribbon from the drawer.  So, out came the Always Artichoke and Really Rust for the card base and first layer.  The scrap drawer yielded some coordinating strips I could piece together, lucky me.  I didn’t even cut them except to fit across the card.  By this time I knew how I was going to arrange the circles and the ribbon, but I wanted a lighter layer to make everything pop.  So, without overthinking it like I usually do, I stamped Canvas in Creamy Caramel on Naturals White.  The Little Pieces flowers in Arthchoke and Rust made a fun border top and bottom and tied in with the focal images.  All in a Row and the Queen and Company brad dressed up the plain Caramel strip and added a little more balance.  The sentiment is from All Year Cheer I.  Everything except the brad is a Stampin’ Up! product.

I don’t usually think of these fun-type images in terms of earthy colors, but I love the way these colors and stamps look together!  What a nice surprise!  Don’t you just love it when that happens?  Now, to settle down for a quiet evening.  I’m hoping for a sunny day tomorrow so I can weed and plant flowers.  Wish me luck!  I hope you have a good day, too!

19 Responses to “Flower Spots”

  1. # Rose Annon 20 Apr 2007 at 3:38 am

    I love the earthy colors, and all that ribbon!! This is very pretty!! Oh…and I hope the weather cooperates for you, so you can get some gardening done.

  2. # Bethany Paullon 20 Apr 2007 at 4:39 am

    This is so gorgeous. I can’t believe you can put so many elements together and they look GOOD! Mine tend to actually look like a pile of scraps.

  3. # Marie - mariemcon 20 Apr 2007 at 5:11 am

    Oh, I just found your blog and I love it!! This card is gorgeous. I’m definitely adding you to my Google Reader and to my sidebar :) TFS!!!!

  4. # Graceon 20 Apr 2007 at 5:26 am

    I love all the different textures. They really work well together. You have some pretty amazing cards. Thanks for blogging.

    grace :)

  5. # twinkson 20 Apr 2007 at 6:01 am

    I’m like Bethany. As I stared at the crd and read your recipe, I glanced over at my “scrap pile” - I’ve been waiting for a long time to have an idea pop into my head and end up with a card I adore. I just think the idea of the scalloped piece from Seeing Spots is just fantastic and I love how the brad and the line from All in a Row added just the right finishing touch. Thank you sooooooo much for finally having a blog. I love it and love your ornamental garden!!!

  6. # Deniseon 20 Apr 2007 at 6:06 am

    Love it! I’ll definitely begin looking at my scrap pile with a whole new eye! Just one question. Do you have any tips for cutting circles with decorative scissors?? Especially circles so small?? I love the look, but I’m lucky I can cut a straight line with deco scissors. (Sad, but true…). Any advice you can share??

    Thanks so much for sharing your stamping life with us!

  7. # bettyannmanghion 20 Apr 2007 at 7:11 am

    That’s a BEAUT! Nice job!

  8. # Allisonon 20 Apr 2007 at 8:41 am

    This is terrific…I love everything about it!

  9. # Lesaon 20 Apr 2007 at 11:03 am

    Oh my gosh I love this! The spots cut out with the scallop scissors are so cool! Thank you for sharing!
    Lesa
    http://paperpossibilities.blogspot.com/

  10. # Leslion 20 Apr 2007 at 1:48 pm

    Leslie,
    This is a very beautiful card - I am so inspired by your work :)

  11. # Jenniferon 20 Apr 2007 at 2:31 pm

    LOVE it!

  12. # nancy littrellon 20 Apr 2007 at 3:36 pm

    Your wish came true…..a totally gorgeous day, I am about to go outside again. So glad I took a minute to check out your latest and so very creative and fun card. You have the best scrap drawer ever and of course a huge selection of ribbons……you lucky girl:-) TFS

  13. # Holly (Toy)on 20 Apr 2007 at 3:39 pm

    Oh wow! I just found out you have a blog! *doing the happy dance* This card is beyond fab.. the colors are so rich and yet fun. Love that wide ribbon and your scalloped circles are perfection!

    Love what you do!

  14. # Cynthiaon 21 Apr 2007 at 9:40 pm

    What a great card! You make everything seem so easy when you “throw” things together from your scrap drawer. What a talent you have and I love how you used the wide SU ribbon. Thanks for your inspiration!!!!

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  16. # Linda Bullardon 22 Apr 2007 at 6:47 am

    What a wonderful design and color combo, Leslie! I love the scalloped edges on those Seeing Spots circles (so clever!) and how you arranged them. You pulled together so many stamps and elements so well, as usual. Linda

  17. # Angie ~ SCS Duckwaddlequackon 22 Apr 2007 at 7:11 am

    What a fabulous looking card! Those are awesome colors! Love all the ribbons you worked into the card!
    ~Angie

  18. # beateon 23 Apr 2007 at 6:54 pm

    Leslie, that looks amazing!!!

  19. # MARJAon 03 May 2007 at 3:41 am

    what a lovely card!!!!
    beautiful!!!!!

    marja

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