Mar 31 2008
Little Bouquet
This pretty little stamp is so petite I’m surprised I noticed it among the plethora of KK Originals at the Rubbernecker site but, oh, I just love it! Its diminutive size is in direct proportion to the postage stamp work area in the current disorder of my stamp room.
I colored it with markers on a 2″ square and placed it in the middle of a 5 1/4″ square card. One way to make those small images work on a big card is to frame it with wide mats, and I thought these Chatterbox papers coordinated beautifully with this sweet and delicate bouquet. See how the leaves in the paper match those in the stamp? I love that! I left it sentiment-free thinking it would make a nice all-occasion card. This was a very simple card to make, with no special coloring techniques. I discarded one image on which I’d shaded around the flowers because it detracted from the fresh look I was feeling for this card. Like Sharon Johnson always tells us — if you use pretty things, you can make a pretty card (or words to that effect). It doesn’t have to be complicated.
Some of the other pretty things I used on this card are new colors from PaperTrey – Berry Sorbet and Sweet Blush. This Blush is sweet, indeed, and the Sorbet — yummy! The satin dot ribbon is from PaperTrey, also. It’s one of several styles created to coordinate with the new papers and inks.
That’s it for today! I’ve summarized the ingredients below. Have a great day!
- Stamps: KK Originals Bouquet #311-F
- Paper: PTI Berry Sorbet and Sweet Blush, Whisper White, Chatterbox designer papers
- Ink: Jet Black Stazon, markers for coloring
- Accessories: PTI Berry Sorbet ribbon, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Gorgeous Leslie!!
Wow, Leslie! This is just beautiful, especially with the fresh spring colors! Love it!
I can’t believe we both picked this image. I do love the papers with this image — Just beautiful, Leslie!
I love this card!!! One of my fav cards are layered ones,and the colors you used are so pretty,springy. Is it spring yet,not here anyways,we’re having a big snow storm right now! I’m so fed up of this snow!!!!!
Beautiful Leslie!!! Love it!
This is beautiful Leslie, the stamp matches the flowers in the DP to perfection. Love that ribbon, can’t wait to use mine!
You’re so right - that lovely paper is a fabulous match for this image! Fresh like Spring is definitely what this pretty card is all about. Wonderful use of the PTI colors and ribbon. I finally did some damage in that area yesterday. :o) Linda
Gorgeous coloring!! What an awesome pairing of dp and image!!
small delicate image but boy it makes quite the statement, so love your choice of papers with it too, very pretty!
This is really pretty. I love how you turned the stripes on theirs sides for the lower portion.
what a pretty card!! I can see why you love that stamp, and the coloring you did on it is wonderful! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
I love that stamp. So much detail in a small area. The colors are great as well.
Charmaine
Gorgeous! I totally agree with you…this is so fresh, crisp and clean! The colours sing spring!
Just love it, Leslie!!! Love the tiny image and large card — makes a statement!!! Love the DP as well, so delicate and pretty!!! Sounds like we are both working against the odds in our stamp rooms!!!
very pretty! this is one of my favorite layouts–little image, big mat!!!
LeAnne
Leslie ~ This is stunning!! The image makes this card so very elegant…guess it helps that you are using the new PT colors in the background….Just love your work!!
Love this card Leslie and your tip about the wide mats was very helpful to this newbie stamper, so thanks!
Very pretty card Leslie! Just like a breath of fresh air…or is it spring?!
Very pretty and so feminine!
simply beautiful!
Well, this certainly is pretty!! I have such a hard time with small images, but you’ve showcased this one perfectly!
So Pretty In Pink! Love the DP you used as well! Even though there is snow on the ground right now, your card put me in the mood for Spring! Thanks!
A very sweet card! I love the papers and that cute little stamp. I wish Michaels sold Chatterbox paper!
This is so darling!! I love the colors and layout! Great job!
Beautiful card Leslie, LOVE the pretty dp and the NEW ribbon from PT! LOVE it, Jennifer
Very lovely! Those Papertrey colors are very nice, as is the ribbon, and the image is beautiful! Love how you always put your cards together!
This is so fresh and beautiful!! I love that sweet little bouquet, your beautiful papers, and ribbon!! So lovely!!
this is so lovely! The paper is gorgeous!
Gorgeous card! I adore pink anything (except my house) LOL! Deb