Papertrey Ink May Blog Hop

May is the month when many flowers finally go into full bloom after a long winter’s sleep. For the blog hop this month we want to see your favorite take on flowers. You can stamp backgrounds, create custom floral embellishments, showcase unique flower center additions (buttons, rhinestones, beads, etc…), flowers die-cut from different materials (like fabric, felt, vellum, etc…) or anything else you can dream up!

Well hello again! Yes, it’s that time of the month – Papertrey Ink Blog Hop time and this month it’s all about flowers!

Now before I show you my card let me explain where I’m coming from! I’ve really been enjoying Tina Fussell’s (aka Travelling Mama) exploration of white on white. I know that flowers are traditionally bright and colourful but I wanted to use flowers in a different setting. Then I saw this photo on Pinterest and it got me thinking.

I liked the idea of using white on white but creating interest with layers and different textures. So after all this rambling this is what I came up with.

A totally white card! I know! I’m such a colour junky I wanted to add in a splash of lime or similar but I resisted and you know what, I quite like the result! I clear embossed the main panel with a woodgrain stamp to create a bit of texture. You can see it better in this photo.

I added a mat to the main layer and used dimensionals to adhere it to the card. Then added layers of die cuts, gems and a button. A simple sentiment stamped in grey finished it off.

And because I used Pinterest inspiration I’m also going to pop this card over to Laurie’s challenge too.

I hope you have a great time exploring the other blog hop participants.

Debby

Supplies:
 
Stamps – PTI tag its 2, Hero Arts designer woodgrain
Ink – Versafine smoky gray, Versamark
Dies – PTI beautiful blooms, jar label
Clear embossing powder
Button
Adhesive stones

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  1. Karen
    Karen on May 26, 2011 at 1:55 am

    This is stunning!

  2. Carol's Ink Spot
    Carol's Ink Spot on May 26, 2011 at 2:59 am

    This card is Gorgeous! I like the textured BG and die cut elements to add depth. Now if I were to make an all white card it would end up with a smudge somewhere! Your card is so pretty!

  3. Anna (doctorfoodie)
    Anna (doctorfoodie) on May 26, 2011 at 3:26 am

    Oooh, very cool. It’s like a stylish boutique card!

  4. BethieJ
    BethieJ on May 26, 2011 at 3:32 am

    Debbie this is STUNNING!! so so BEAUTIFUL!!
    Happy Blog Hopping!! Have a GREAT day!

  5. Mary
    Mary on May 26, 2011 at 3:59 am

    This is stunning! I am pinning this on my new PTI Pinterest board so I can recreate it some day. Thanks for the inspiration!

  6. Jill
    Jill on May 26, 2011 at 3:59 am

    Ooh la love! Striking, gorgeous, unique . . . WONDERFUL! Every bit is perfect, Debby. And I especially love that the wood stamped and embossed panel looks like it’s whitewashed!

  7. Tracey McNeely
    Tracey McNeely on May 26, 2011 at 5:16 am

    This is gorgeous. The all white card card is so classy and striking and I LOVE how you embossed the woodgrain stamp. Now I have to buy the woodgrain stamp and scraplift your fabulous card!

  8. Gina
    Gina on May 26, 2011 at 5:29 am

    Stunning! This is wonderful beyond words. I’ve always loved pickled/bleached wood so the woodgrain impression on the card base grabbed me in immediately. Love it!!

  9. Karen H.
    Karen H. on May 26, 2011 at 5:41 am

    Drop dead gorgeous! Love all the texture and layers.

    I love your blog (been following via reader for months)!

  10. Sharron
    Sharron on May 26, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    OMG–absolutely stunning! Love the texture and dimension on this all white beauty!

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