Apr 17 2008
Three Big Blossoms
I made an effort to use new supplies on my card today. I’ve had these MFT Boho Blossoms for quite a while, though. I saw them, loved them, and bought them immediately. And there they sat. That’s nothing unusual, really. I frequently make purchases of things I fall in love with as though they’ll disappear tomorrow. I’ll feel bad if I’m not inspired to use them within a reasonable length of time and the expiration date for reasonable was drawing near for this stamp set.
There were three cards that influenced my decision to purchase this set and I hope you’ll take a minute to view them:
- Boho Friendship by Michele Boyer
- Sneak Peek by Sharon Harnist
- and this awesome creation by Sherry Cheever
Did you look? If so, I’m surprised you came back but perhaps now you can understand why I had to have this set.
Now, the colors — Sweet Blush, Berry Sorbet and Aqua Mist from PaperTrey Ink. Aren’t they luscious in a sweet kind of way? I’ve been adding them to my collection as they’re released each month. They may look similar to some Stampin’ Up! colors but the difference is rather striking when compared side by side. I love having even more colors to choose from. I might have resisted PaperTrey’s new colors save for the fact that there are specially blended Palette Hybrid inks and several styles of ribbon to match. Not to mention designer papers. What’s a girl to do?
I probably could have done with one or two fewer big blossoms on my card but it gave me a chance to use my new Making Memories velvet brads from Eclectic Paperie. Pretty colors, satin, velvet and fancy flowers — I think I’m happy. I hope this finds you well and happy and enjoying your day. I’ll see you again soon!
- Stamps: Boho Blossoms
- Paper: Aqua Mist, Whisper White, Everyday Blessings designer paper (6×6 paper pad from PaperTrey)
- Ink: Sweet Blush, Berry Sorbet, Noir
- Accessories: Sweet Blush satin ribbon, velvet brads, Scotch brand dimensional mounting tape
Beautiful card Leslie! Definitely has the wow factor. Such a pretty colour combination. I went to look at the others . . . . and came back!LOL! The others are great cards, but yours is my favourite:o)
What a lovely card and love the velvet brads! They look just like the center of a flower — perfect!!
Leslie I love this!! The colors are wonderful, but I really love the flower centers. Papertrey CS and Velvet brads just jumped to the top of my list!
What took you so long to use this set? Leslie this is GORGEOUS and the colors - oh my the colors!
So soft and pretty, Leslie! I love those fuzzy brads, too! Awesome colors!
Beautiful! I love the soft colors and all the layers. And are those poms poms in the middle of the flowers? Too cute!
That is just beautiful!! I love those colors together and those flowers are perfect - you have a talent with scissors.
Leslie ~ So Very Beautiful!!! I just love getting your subscription and cannot wait to click on it to see what wonderful art you have come up with
Gorgeous Leslie, those brads are perfect!!
Just gorgeous!! The colors, papers, ribbon, and brads are so yummy….and I LOVE your card!! I am laughing over here though. I have that beautiful MFT set as well, and it hasn’t see ink yet. I also have all of the new PTI colors! Lol
Beautiful, love the colors, pretty stamps and the velvet centers are neat!
This is just stunning!
I love these colors together.
Kandi
Yet another beautiful creation, Leslie! Thanks for the ‘additional’ inspiration.
I’ve been feeling guilty about not inking my BOHOs up yet; they’re not the only uninked set I bought because I just HAD TO HAVE them either.
My April PTI order with the newest colors is on its way and could arrive the same day as my Flourishes and Cornish Heritage Farms orders. I’m afraid I have become a full-time stamp/ink/paper/ribbon/et al. collector and part-time card maker. LOL
Joyce (not2old2stamp at SCS)
This card could be titled “PTI Colors On Parade!” And what a lovely parade it is! Those MFT blossoms blend beautifully with the PTI designer paper, and those big velvet brads are wonderful here! You are an unintentional yet extremely effective enabler. :o) Linda
Beautiful and very fresh ! I love the colours and those lovely flowers…..gorgeous. I’ve added this post of yours to my ‘favourite posts’ blogroll. I hope it’s ok.
This is beautiful. It’s funny how, when I look at the actual stamp set, it doesn’t do a thing for me. But when I see it made into a card, it’s amazing!!! I guess one needs a certain “gift” to be able to picture it inked up!!! And those velvet brads are something else! Lush! TFS!
LeAnne
Leslie this is so pretty! Between your beautiful card and the links you provided - wow - now I’m craving this set too! You darn enabler, you!
Oh , Oh, Oh!!! I bought these too, and still haven’t inked them. Thank you for the beautiful card, I will HAVE to get them inky this weekend! Your card is GORGEOUS!!! Just love those soft colors!
Very pretty!!
Very Beautiful! Great Job!
This is lovely and the colors are beautiful!!! Very girly and sweet!!! An absolutely adorable card!!!
Simply stunning! Your color choices are amazing! Beautiful work, as always!
Oh dear… I have this set and haven’t used it yet… Your card has made me fall in love with it all over again. Love this!!
Oh wow! This is gorgeous, Leslie! So soft! I love those fuzzy brads! And you’re so sweet! To think THEE Leslie Miller was partially inspired by ME! (That’s huge! Thank you, Leslie!)