Aug 06 2008
Flourishes “Fantasy Floral Garden”
This graceful floral image is from Flourishes “Fantasy Floral Garden” set.
The flower has been stamped twice and then colored with markers. I added flat back pearls as a corner accent and to the ends of the flowers’ stamens.
I’ve gotten really addicted to these pearls! They are so much easier to add than a brad or eyelet and can be quickly repositioned (not that I would ever change my mind about where I want to place an embellishment)!
I drew a border around the card with a black gel pen. The scalloped ribbon is by May Arts. The sentiment is also from the “Fantasy Floral Garden” set. If you want to see some other cards made with this set then be sure to check out Julie Koerber , Faith Hofrichter, Leslie Miller and Jan Marie Caruso’s blogs.
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Stamps: Flourishes “Fantasy Floral Garden”
Papers: SU! Whisper White, Basic Black, More Mustard; K & Company DP
Inks: SU! Classic Sage Shadow and Markers Sage Shadow, Mellow Moss, Barely Banana, More Mustard, Really Rust; Versafine “Black Onyx”, Black Gel Pen
Accessories: Kaiser Pearls, May Arts Scalloped Ribbon, GG Ribbon, Corner Punch, Paper Piercer
LOVE this card … when I grow up I want to be creative like you, girl!
This looks fantastic! The dp goes perfectly with this floral stem and you’ve really made it pop by adding those “black drops”. Love it!!
Very striking, Susan!!! Love that DP — it goes so well with the main image you created — your colors are fabulous and LOVE the black accents — great job!!!
I had to snicker when I read your post about this card. Just 2 days ago I thought to myself how much I love using those pearls and need to get more colors! LOL I guess I’m addicted too but they’re my latest favorite embellishment!
I love how you used them for the stamens on the flowers and one corner accent. I also LOVE the hand-drawn border around your card that really sets off the sentiment! Beautifully done!!
Susan.. It looks like that paper was made for this stamp set! How fun! And, I LOVE the pearls too. I went through a 12 step program to put them down every now and then!
They just make your card pop!
I’m a big fan of your work and come here for inspiration. Every card is outstanding. Guess we all love those stick on pearls. I found some neat orange and black ones I put in my stash for Halloween. Pat, mother of Julie ( out to impress).
GORGEOUS! WOW! I love how you stamped the image twice, the color choices and the awesome layout! FANTASTIC card!
Impeccably designed, Susan!! Love the pearl accents–brilliant! Especially love that hand-drawn border. It really sets off the whole card and looks absolutely perfect with the word. Fabulous!
Susan, this is so beautiful! Your background paper is such a perfect match for the stamp you chose. The black pearls truly set this design apart from the crowd.
Beautiful Susan! I didn’t even notice on scs that you had brads for the stems, very cool! I love the close up look here.
Beautiful as always!!! I love those pearls! I have never seen them in black before ~ very cool!!!
What a dreamy delight Susan!
These flowers are awesome - I love the black!!! Joan
Beautiful card, Susan! I love the color combo, that perfect DP and those great black pearls!
Susan, this is one classy card, gf! I love those little black pearls you used and they are so perfect for this card…really gives it a WOW factor…very creative and beautiful!
Pinky
This DP is just perfect! Your card design is so striking and yes, I love those adhesive pearls too! They are first “go to” for an embellishment these days!
how pretty! I love how the paper works so nicely with the stamps, and all your attention to details! Love it!
I love this card. it’s the border around the edges that caught my attention first. I love little touches, I’m gonna have to try this one!!!
Beautiful card.. love the colors. Your work is very inspiring!
Stunning , Susan
Super gorgeous Susan! Love those pearls !!!! I understand why you are addicted to them! They rock!
This is gorgeous, Susan!! I love the papers, and your images are colored beautifully!! I love your black pearls, and piercing too!! Wonderful!!
GORGEOUS!! I love those black accents!!
This is so striking!! Love the dramatic effect it has.
just beautiful from the colors to the little black accents! love it!
Very, very pretty - I love that boarder around, gives your project a depth - great!