Jul 02 2008

Forget-Me-Not

Published by leslierich at 2:00 am under Cards, Flourishes

I made this card with no designer paper and it’s not something I do often anymore.  Though it may lack some of the flash and pizzazz of the pretty papers it felt good to make something a little soft and subtle today. 

Forget Me Not June08

These dainty forget-me-nots are part of Flourishes’ Spring Ephemerals, released in June.  The name of the flower conveys a perfect sentiment all on its own for a “missing you” or “thinking of you” card.  I stamped the floral silhouette in Versamark and added color to the image with soft chalks, using sponge tipped applicators for my coloring tools.

The green background was created with Harlequin & Accessories.  I almost always think “garden” when I look at this stamp, but with it’s variety of accessories it’s become quite the go-to background for me.  After I stamped the background flowers in the same color green I traced over them with my Inkssentials white opaque pen.  This same pen was used to add tiny highlights to the forget-me-nots.  A little ink was sponged onto both the green background and the Cuttlebug embossed Saffron border piece, and the chocolate (yum!) May Arts ribbon finished it off with an extra sprinkling of white across the design.

I hope this finds you well and happy today.  I’ll see you again soon.  Take care!

  • Stamps:  Spring Ephemerals, Harlequin & Accessories
  • Paper:  Whisper White, Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, So Saffron
  • Ink:  Versamark, Chocolate Chip, Mellow Moss, So Saffron
  • Accessories:  Ribbon, brads, Stampin’ Pastels (soft chalks), Inkssentials white opaque pen, Birds & Swirls Cuttlebug embossing folder, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

23 Responses to “Forget-Me-Not”

  1. # Conniecrafteron 02 Jul 2008 at 5:41 am

    Just beautiful, so Love your background, that is just amazing, you don’t need designer paper you do Terrific job on your own :) love the colors of your bg’s too! The flowers are so pretty colored with chalks, you have given me inspiration to give this a try!

  2. # Sueon 02 Jul 2008 at 5:42 am

    Very pretty!

  3. # Shawn K.on 02 Jul 2008 at 5:45 am

    Love this! I always forget that there was life before DSP. I’m going to try creating my own paper like yours. Really lovely!

    Shawn K.

  4. # Rhonda K.on 02 Jul 2008 at 6:11 am

    I love this card. You did an amazing job. Who needs designer papers! Well of course I do because I am a cardstock/paper collector but I just like to hoard it all and look at it! LOL
    Thanks for sharing it is very beautiful!

  5. # CherylQuilts at SCSon 02 Jul 2008 at 6:16 am

    Beautiful! I’ve looked at Harlequin & Accessories often, but this really is outstanding! As usual! TFS!

  6. # notimetostampon 02 Jul 2008 at 6:21 am

    Love this card with NO DP — isn’t it fun to just stamp sometimes — like we used to — LOL!!! Beautiful colors and I, too, really love the versatility of the Harlequin b/g — I’ve used it in so many applications!! Great card!!!

  7. # Laura (scrapnextras)on 02 Jul 2008 at 6:59 am

    There is nothing lacking here! Lots of flash and pizzaz! Love your handstmped designer paper, and your image is coloured so beautifully! Love it!

  8. # Alyssaon 02 Jul 2008 at 9:13 am

    This is very soft and pretty…I love it! :o)

  9. # Veltaon 02 Jul 2008 at 9:16 am

    What a wonderful idea…You are always coming up with new ways to do things…No wonder you are so popular…LOL…I love the colors you used on this beautiful image!

  10. # Christina Fischeron 02 Jul 2008 at 9:53 am

    This is so beautiful — soft and peaceful. I love the background you created!

  11. # Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather)on 02 Jul 2008 at 11:01 am

    I really like your backgrounds. I often use stamps instead of DP because it is simply more fun to stamp and create an original…crazy with all the beautiful papers but I really enjoy the stamping and creating part. Great card.

  12. # Viv (VivLyn)on 02 Jul 2008 at 12:01 pm

    Gorgeous! I love the harlequin background and the little flowers! Great job on the card!

  13. # Jessica (jessrose21)on 02 Jul 2008 at 12:32 pm

    How beautiful! I need to get my chalks and background stamps out. I love how you achieve such a soft and subtle look.

  14. # Cindy H.on 02 Jul 2008 at 3:09 pm

    Gorgeous card!!! I love your custom made designer paper - so pretty!! Your coloring is fabulous!! TFS

  15. # Rose Annon 02 Jul 2008 at 3:42 pm

    Your card is so very pretty…even without the designer paper!! Well…you’ve made your own, and it’s very lovely!! I love your embossing and white highlights as well!! This is so beautiful, Leslie!!

  16. # lacyquilteron 02 Jul 2008 at 8:27 pm

    Just beautiful.

  17. # bronihon 03 Jul 2008 at 12:03 pm

    I LOVE these fresh colors with the bit of distressing! Beautiful card!

  18. # Shel9999on 03 Jul 2008 at 8:21 pm

    This is so sweet! I love the embossing. I don’t pull out my chalks often enough (like never). Thank you for the inspiration!

  19. # nancy littrellon 04 Jul 2008 at 7:13 am

    So pretty. Love all your textures, colors, layout, distressing and beautiful main image. TFS and Inspiring :-)

  20. # trudeeon 06 Jul 2008 at 7:47 pm

    Shabby and stunning! you work magic with the chalks!

  21. # Deborah Golanon 08 Jul 2008 at 12:17 pm

    So sweet! Deb

  22. # Dee Jacksonon 09 Jul 2008 at 5:44 am

    This is so pretty! I really like the background stamp and the embossed panel with this flower.

  23. # Linda Bullardon 09 Aug 2008 at 7:13 pm

    My immediate impression of this card made me think “country charm.” And it really is lovely and charming. Great work with the chalks and white signo pen. Linda

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