Spring Blooms



Hello everyone and welcome to another 1st of the Month (where do the weeks go?)and yet again it is time for a new challenge theme at Country View Challenges. As March is a blogaversary month for us Chris has chosen "Anything Goes" and so a lovely opportunity for everyone to have a go at something new or get stuck in to some old favourites.



I recently bought a new stamp and die cut flower set from Heartfelt Creations (Arianna Blooms) and I have been playing around with them and have created a slightly different flower to my usual makes.



For the large bloom I used three of the petals. The bottom layer I embossed in white and blended Dusty Concord DI around the edge. The upper layers were stamped in Dusty Concord and then had more Dusty Concord blended around the edges. I spritzed the petals lightly with water and then pleated each petal separately. Once dry I layered petals together inserting the stamen die cuts in between.


I love the depth created by the layering.


The small flowers were stamped in Dusty Concord DI and a little blended around the edges. Then I layered these on top of each other rather than staggering the petals. A little moulding with a ball tool on a foam mat creates just enough interest.


I kept the rest of my card quite simple, using a dots embossing folder, some die cut shapes, a little white embossing and Dusty Concord ink on a Spellbinders Label and a short sentiment.


I got quite carried away and made more flowers from the left over pieces! This card is 4" x 4" and uses similar elements to the larger card.


And so more cards for my card box - I am doing well this year!


I do hope you will join us at Country View Challenges and hop on over today to see the rest of the DT makes. And do keep a look out through the month as all the DT members will be back with another project.

Thank you for joining me today and I hope you are enjoying a lovely restful Sunday.

Jennie x


Comments

Astrid Maclean said…
Fabulous Jennie, I LOVE what you did with those blooms, - great colouring! A beautiful tag and thanks for inspiring me to take my HC out for a play again.... Have a lovely Sunday!!
Two lovely cards Jennie, love the blooms and the colours you have used.
XxxRuth
Rita said…
Good Morning Jennie. What a wonderful card. Those blooms look so striking and really pretty. The colours are beautiful and it makes a stunning card. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Rita xxx
Brenda Brown said…
Beautifully designed and put together. I love the soft muted colour palette and wonderful textures. Happy Sunday.
hugs Brenda xxx
The best blooms always find a way to your project, Jennifer. This is beautiful. Hugs.
Scrumplescrunch said…
Hello Jennie,
A Beautiful and mellow palette, that makes a delightful card with your gorgeous flowers.
Smiles:)
Sue
Nikki Acton said…
Stunning Jennie - the flowers are magnificent, I need them! Nikki xx
Pamellia said…
Beautiful shades of purple and your flowers are gorgeous! Love the white embossed petals! hugs :)
Marci said…
A beautiful card. Gorgeous flowers!
Unknown said…
The flowers are beautiful Jennie, as always!! Congrats on your win over at F&F too, very well deserved indeed xx
mags21 said…
Beautiful flowers, love the colours you have used . brilliant.
Deb said…
Beautiful Jennie, the flowers are so pretty, love the colours!
Josie said…
Another stunning card and such fabulous photos!
Beautiful card Jennie - the colours are gorgeous and your attention to detail - brilliant