May 17 2007
Lilac on Flannel
I know this isn’t exactly a WOW color combo, but I wanted to do something pale and soft with the lilac. This is so pale as to be barely there. If it were to make a sound, it would be nothing more than a quiet “whoosh”. Still, the concept in my head revealed itself on paper as intended and that’s satisfying to me.
This is the same layout I used the very first time I stamped this Blossoms Abound lilac when it was new. It was harder than I thought to CASE myself! Even though it’s a simple layout, I had to go back to the computer several times to study the original. Short term memory loss may be an issue, I don’t know. What was I saying…? Oh, yes…about the card…I stamped the lilac blossom repeatedly on Whisper White cardstock in Barely Banana, reinking for every other stamping. I added a few leaves very faintly in the background, too–Certainly Celery stamped off once each time. The stem was stamped in Certainly Celery and the second-step leaves were stamped off once. I added a little touch of More Mustard marker on the leaves and stem. It’s not real obvious, but it made a difference. The focal blossom was stamped in Summer Sun, then overstamped with Versamark and embossed with Vanilla EP. There’s a little sprinkling of More Mustard Itty Bitty in there and the words were stamped in Close to Cocoa. I sponged around the main image panel with Barely Banana to further soften it. The Barely Banana card base was softened with a sponging of White Craft around the edges, as if Barely Banana isn’t soft enough already. I guess the rest is pretty self explantory. I’ve summed up the details, below.
I hope this card didn’t put you to sleep! I know I’m feeling pretty relaxed. Enjoy your day!
Stamps: Blossoms Abound, Flannel Plaid, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Paper: Barely Banana, Whisper White
Ink: Barely Banana, Summer Sun, Versamark, White Craft, Certainly Celery, More Mustard, Close To Cocoa
Accessories: Apricot grosgrain ribbon, Celery brads, clear EP, Scotch brand double sided mounting tape
Soft colors or not, it made me say WOW! Beautiful card.
You have such a way with flowers! Such a soft beauty!
Linda
This is so beautiful! I’ve been thinking about this set more…now that RIW is retiring. This is definitely an inspiration…love the colors and softness of it! Love ALL of your wonderful work!
This is so soft and beautiful, Leslie!! I love how you stamped the background lilacs, and embossed the main blooms. So lovely!
Leslie this is so gorgeous! I have put off getting this set and now, I think I’m ordering it today! Once it gets here, consider this one CASED! The flannel background is just perfect with this image (but what image doesn’t it work well with) and the colors really are beautiful. I bet in real life this card just rocks (I know it does on the screen).
Nothing you do could put me to sleep!!!!! It is very serene though…………Pretty!
What a soft and pretty rendition of your previous card with this set. I’ll bet it was tough to get a good photo of these subtle colors, no? I really like the extra texture from the Vanilla embossing over the Summer Sun. I’m sure the effect is even more wonderful IRL. Linda
Fabulous, Leslie! I love the softness and texture here!
Oh, so very soft and soothing. I just love your color combo, stamping off, sponging, EB, two ribbons with the brads centered between the ribbons, itty bitty touches, etc. It is always your little touched that add so much texture and beauty to your gorgeous creations. I think I like your card…..what do you think? TFS
This is soft, yet very eye-catching in it’s beauty! I really need this stamp set!!
I don’t know. It wow’ed me, in a soft, beautiful kind of way.
OOOOOOOH so beautiful and dreamy! love it paired with flannel, too!
This is so soft and pretty. I love the embossing, the two brads and the double ribbons. What a beautiful layout! And I am now asking myself why I don’t have this set!
This is so beautiful!! I just love the colors, your background, ribbon, just stunning!
Lovely! I do like the soft colors together.
Leslie! This is stunning! Wow! How do you do it EVERY time?! And that garden! I’m jealous! LOL I’m going to come back here and drool later when I have more time!
This is so soft and lovely looking! So gorgeous!
~Angie
This is wonderful! I love this set and you have done a beautiful job with these colors. I can almost smell the fragrance