Today’s project was something I ‘sort of’ CASE’d from Stampin’ Up’s new 2014-2015 Annual Catalog (You know, the one that just went live?!) On page 240, they show a set of cards in a stamped clear box. I loved the combination of the dark ink on the Blackberry Bliss cardstock, and I also loved the white flowered overlay. I wondered if I could recreate that look on a card. So I started with a base of Basic Black, and stamped the large flower from the Bloom With Hope hostess set in black ink. Loving it so far, now to get the white flowers. I thought about heat embossing with Whisper White embossing powder, but decided that would be too bold; I was after a little softer look. Then it came to me – use White StazOn with the flower/bud combo, also from Bloom With Hope! It came out exactly as I had envisioned, and the white flowers look like they’re floating over the dark ones – very cool effect… I finished it off with a greeting from the same stamp set, and a little of the 3/4″ Stitched Satin Ribbon in Mossy Meadow – great color combo!! (This year’s In-Colors are just beautiful…) This year’s catalog is stuffed full of ideas and inspiration for you to play with. Do yourself a favor and get your copy today. Send me an e-mail and I’ll get one out to you right away. All it’ll cost you is the postage, and that’s refunded with your $50.00 order!
Very pretty with the white ink on the dark background…striking! Thanks for playing along with the background challenge on SUO Challenges this time!
Thanks, Connie! I’ve been a fan of yours for a long time…
This is an absolutely lovely card!
Thanks, Sally!
Beautiful job CASing this card, Barb. While the design may not have originated with you, you did a fabulous job executing it! I love the feel the new ribbon adds to your completed card, too! Thanks for playing along at SUO this week!
Thanks so much!
Love the color combo and the soft white flowers look great with the dark background! Thanks for playing along with us at SUO Challenges 🙂
Thanks, Julie!
Hi Barb. What a stunning background with the dark ink and white overlay stamping. The catalogue is certainly jam packed with great ideas. Thanks for playing along at SUO this week.
Thank you so much! Wish I could claim the credit, but SU did most of the work. I just improvised!