There was, once again, a beautiful inspiration piece for the Papertrey Blog Hop this morning, and I was glad I was around to take part in it.
It took me awhile to think about how I might want to interpret it. I’m very happy with how it came out—pretty much as I envisioned it which doesn’t always happen. I knew I wanted a dark background, and I also wanted to use my newest Papertrey Ink set, “Gathered Garden.”
I actually stamped and die cut more branches and flowers than I needed. Once I started arranging them on the Stitched Oval from the Noted A2 die set, I found I didn’t need as much as I thought I might. The gold, purple, and bright pink all come from the inspiration piece.
I absolutely love the delicate bow die in this set which I die cut from some matte gold paper, as well as the sentiment which is a die cut from a favorite set, “Uncorked.”
I tried several different colors for the card base, but once I laid the Smoky Shadow pieces on the Amethyst Allure paper, I knew that was the right one. A few muti-colored sequins and it was finished. I’m anxious to see what other folks did with this inspiration piece, and you, too, can take a peek at Nicole’s blog.
So gorgeous and rich looking! I really like that purple card base.
love how the flowers stand out on your fabulous card
Simply stunning! The richness of each element really shines with your layering. 2 beauties!
Two gorgeous cardS! Your die cut and stamped flowers look beautiful against the smokey shadow and I love the stitched edge die cuts!
Karen this is gorgeous! I love the pretty flowers in the oval! What a pretty bouquet!
It’s absolutely beautiful!
This is a perfect card – love your colors and design. It is just so pretty. I used Amethyst Allure, too. It has been a great purple addition to PTI. thanks for sharing your lovely work!
Lovely, lovely card Karen! Your flowers are just so perfect against the dark background and the touches of gold really finish it off! Love your matching floral arrangement in the background of your photo too…how perfect it coordinates with this challenge!! :0)
Wow! Simply gorgeous…nice job!
So pretty and elegant.
This is so pretty, great take on the photo.
Beautiful color combinations on your cards…Love the simple floral arrangement on the oval cut-out panel! Stunning!
Gorgeous Card, lovely flowers with an elegant touch!
This is beatuiful, love the elegant sentiment too
I love your card. I want to get that stamp set.
That is absolutely beautiful. Cheers.
beautiful! Smokey Shadow with Amethyst Allure is really gorgeous!
Karen, it’s so perfect and so beautifully done! I’m loving how simple you stayed with it. Makes it that much more stunning.
This is quite lovely and I love the Amethyst with the Smokey Shadow.
These are both so pretty!
So lovely!!! I didn’t think I needed Gathered Garden, but your card is pushing me over the edge! Beautifully done!
Love the stitched look on the black Cardstock. It really adds & makes it look very elegant.
wooww I love all your DIES for the flowers
swweett bouquet of flowers card
I love the purple peek behind the black
LOVE!
Oh my! Such beautiful cards! I love the amethyst color with the black and the flowers! I need to add that card stock color to my shopping list! Gorgeous take on the inspiration and always so fun when the vision we have is easily turned into reality! 🙂
absolutely gorgeous take on the inspiration photo!! love both cards!
Wow, love the card and the flowers in the background. Very pretty!
SUCH a beautiful card! Love the oval, stitched frame and colourful flowers! Perfect take on the challenge photo.
This is so pretty!!
So beautifully framed, just a lovely card creation!!
I see so many elements of the inspiration photo captured in your design! It’s beautiful! Love the flowers 🙂
Wonderful card with a sweet oval layout!
A perfect choice. That is stunning
I don’t think I’ve ever made a card on a black background. This one is stunning.
LOVE, lOVE, lOVE this card!
Your bouquet is absolutely perfect, Karen! I love that sweet bow as well.
Beautiful take on the inspiration photo!
Both are simply stunning, Karen. Love the Smokey Shadow and Amethyst Allure with your pops of color on the oval and circle die-cuts. Now I think I “need” Gathered Garden after all.
Stupendous!
What a wonderful take on the INSPIRATION piece! It’s fabulous – the colors, the background, the sentiment, everything! Wow!
Absolutely perfect Karen!
xx
How beautiful!
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