Jun 22 2008

Tulips in a Row

Published by leslierich at 8:47 pm under Cards, Stampin' Up! projects

This card started out as not a card at all.  Rather, I stamped this row of tulips as a color comparison between these Stampin’ Up! inks and some Adirondacks I just purchased.  When they were all stamped out I thought they were so pretty and I wondered what they’d look like with their blooms switched around.  The next thing you know, I had a card!

Tulip Row June08

This was a very quick card to make, with no fussing around or fancying up of the main image but I have to say I really like it.  The colors are delicate but still fun, it’s not too busy and it just plain makes me feel good.  I haven’t used my Polka Dot background before but I can see now it’s one of those classics I’ll be hanging onto for a good long while.

A card like this doesn’t require much more explanation so I’ll save the rest for the list of ingredients.  By the way, the Adirondack inks turned out to be completely different colors so I was happy I hadn’t duplicated something I already have.  A girl can never have too many colors!  I hope you’re having a wonderful day!

  • Stamps:  Garden Whimsey, Small Sayings, Polka Dot Background
  • Papers:  Whisper White, River Rock textured
  • Inks:  River Rock, Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal, Groovy Guava, Palette Noir
  • Accessories:  Scotch brand foam mounting tape

30 Responses to “Tulips in a Row”

  1. # Viv (VivLyn)on 23 Jun 2008 at 3:12 am

    Very pretty! I love how you switched them around! Great idea for a quick card!

  2. # Michelle Ron 23 Jun 2008 at 5:17 am

    Simply gorgeous! And the colors are lovely.

  3. # Pinkyon 23 Jun 2008 at 5:35 am

    Leslie, I love this and sometimes we come up w/ideas w/out thinking…LOL! What a cool idea as well…

    Pinky

  4. # CherylQuilts at SCSon 23 Jun 2008 at 5:42 am

    I really like it too! Simple is great sometimes…and this is a real winner. I just used my PTI polka dots on a few simple cards this weekend and enjoyed using it…for the first time! LOL! Thanks, as always, for sharing your artwork with us!

  5. # Carla H.on 23 Jun 2008 at 6:36 am

    Such a happy unplanned card! I just ordered that stamp set, so perhaps I will give it a try. Keep discovering and sharing!

  6. # marisa (whiterockmama)on 23 Jun 2008 at 6:43 am

    Just love this card!! Simple and yet very cute. Well done :)

  7. # Deb Woodon 23 Jun 2008 at 6:52 am

    This is simply beautiful!! Kove it!

  8. # GinaPon 23 Jun 2008 at 7:23 am

    Whoa, is that ever precious! The soft colors give it just the right touch. I just love it.

  9. # nancy littrellon 23 Jun 2008 at 8:28 am

    So pretty and sweet. I love your soft hues on your pretty tulips, dotted BG, simple layout and perfect little sentiment…….OMG, no ribbon ! TFS

  10. # Rose Annon 23 Jun 2008 at 9:08 am

    I love how your color sampling turned out to be such a fresh and pretty card, Leslie!! I love the colors you’ve used, and the simplicity of it all!! Very Beautiful!!

  11. # Diane Lapointeon 23 Jun 2008 at 9:45 am

    Lovely!!! It turned out great for not starting as a card! Love it!

  12. # LeAnneon 23 Jun 2008 at 11:34 am

    I love it when things happen like this—what a great card, love the colors together. I can’t believe I am saying that I will miss River Rock!! What a great “chameleon” color! (I don’t know if I spelled that right or not!)
    LeAnne

  13. # Jessica (jessrose21)on 23 Jun 2008 at 1:35 pm

    I just love it when a card makes itself! Very cool idea, and I like the clean white and soft colors.

  14. # bronihon 23 Jun 2008 at 3:56 pm

    I love it when simple turns into spectacular…and you certainly accomplished that here! What a wonderful card!

  15. # twinkson 23 Jun 2008 at 5:12 pm

    Love this! is the polka dot PTI as someone mentoned? ..or CHF, SU?

  16. # Rhonda K.on 23 Jun 2008 at 5:17 pm

    Very nice! I love the way you did the flowers. Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

  17. # tanjaon 23 Jun 2008 at 6:05 pm

    This is SO very pretty!

  18. # Tracy Durcanon 23 Jun 2008 at 7:24 pm

    This is sooo pretty! I need to make more time for my SU! stamps!!

  19. # Maunaon 23 Jun 2008 at 7:33 pm

    Hi Leslie. I have tagged you from my blog. I enjoy coming daily to your blog and getting creative ideas. Thanks

  20. # Angela R.on 23 Jun 2008 at 8:15 pm

    So pretty, love the colors! I need to get that polka dot bg! I tagged you, but see that you’ve already been tagged, I think, so no biggie! But feel free to check it out!

  21. # Micheleon 23 Jun 2008 at 9:06 pm

    Very cute and very unique; love it!!

  22. # Carolon 24 Jun 2008 at 4:18 am

    what a pretty card with the simple look of these pastel flowers! I love it when a basic idea evolves into a great card like this!

  23. # Veltaon 24 Jun 2008 at 7:23 am

    Very soft and subtle…I LOVE a fast card and this one is so cute!!

  24. # Alexandra Hobsonon 24 Jun 2008 at 7:55 am

    Simple, but just beautiful, so soft and pretty! I love this Leslie! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  25. # Deborahon 24 Jun 2008 at 3:02 pm

    This is a beathe of fresh soft air! Beautiful stamping! Deb

  26. # Laura (scrapnextras)on 24 Jun 2008 at 10:25 pm

    Beautiful! Love the popped up blossoms and the simple design.

  27. # Shel9999on 27 Jun 2008 at 5:40 pm

    So pretty! I love how you popped up the blooms!

  28. # notimetostampon 28 Jun 2008 at 7:40 pm

    A totally delightful card — just love it!!!

  29. # joykon 04 Jul 2008 at 4:04 am

    Soft, sweet and simply beautiful! Love those tulips!

  30. # Linda Bullardon 08 Aug 2008 at 7:32 am

    What a simply perfect card! The design still has your clever touches, though, with the way you popped up the flower heads and did the stems layer. Oh! And I just noticed the way you mixed up the bloom colors from the stems. I love the pink-white-khaki color scheme - so fresh and easy! Linda

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