Different bling comes and goes from rhinestones, buttons and sequins… even such things as feathers and beads. But for me my favorite has always been pearls. They have gotten harder to find in the usual stores and online places, but I still just can’t get enough of them. So with today’s card, I let myself go. 
The floral image oval piece has been popped up on foam tape for some dimension, and a little ribbon snippet tucked in at the bottom. Two narrow strips of coordinating designer paper were added top and bottom.
A little bit of embossing shows above the blooms.
Have entered some fun challenges, too:
Papertake Weekly Challenge: “Anything Goes”
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: “Make It Colorful”
Seize the Birthday: “Anything Goes”
Pixie’s Snippets Playground – Week 193: “Use Snippets”
Craftyhazelnut’s Patterned Paper September Challenge: “Use Patterned Paper”
Happy Crafting!
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Stamps: SU “So Very Grateful”; PTI “Inside & Out: Birthday II”
Papers: PTI Select White and New Leaf; Graphic 45 “Patterns & Solids” Designer Paper
Inks: SU Garden Green; White Gel Pen; Copics
Accessories: KaiserCraft Self Adhesive Pearl Strips; KaiserCraft Self Adhesive Pearls; Grosgrain Ribbon; Sizzix “Banners & Blooms” Embossing Folder; Fiscars Decorative Corner Punch; Spellbinders Nestabilities “Big Scalloped Ovals” Dies
Gorgeous card Susan! I love the colours, really Summery – and am also a pearl fan too!
Sarn is commenting for the Playground this week but I spotted that this came up under SplitCoastStampers so am leaving a comment just in case Sarn can’t.
Great to see you in the Playground!
Hugs
Di xx
What a beautiful card, Susan! The spray of flowers is so pretty! I love how the embossing frames it and the bright green sets it all off so beautifully! Love the pearls too!
Beautiful card. Love the flowers and the colors. Thanks so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday.
This is very pretty and I love the extra touch of ribbon and pearls.
Waving hello from the Snippets Playground.
Hugs, Sarn xxx
This is so beautiful!! I love the pearls too and think they really add a lot of elegance to a design! Your flowers and colors are stunning! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Susan this card is absolutely beautiful!! I adore pearls too and I think you have placed them perfectly! Very beautiful coloring.
Oh, wow! Susan, this is gorgeous, and your no-line coloring is out of this world! I just love the beautiful layout and colors, and the pearls do make a big difference! I also love them! Stunning card, my friend! Guess I need to get this out and play with it! Hugs!
I failed to say that I am thrilled you joined us at Seize the Birthday! Your work is always so wonderful!
On my, you have outdone yourself. This is a beautiful creation, Susan. Your coloring and detailing look fabulous!
Love your card Susan! When it calls for color you’ve got it! Great take on that retired SU set. Very Pretty! I always love your colored creations.
Beautiful! So pretty and elegant. TFS.
The way you colored these flowers is amazing! And I agree, pearls are my favorite embellishment too! Especially around my neck! ;0
Pretty card, Susan!
The pretty pearls compliment those colorful flowers perfectly! I love the bright green colors too!
I love pearls, too, Susan and still have quite a few, but mostly the larger ones left. Trying to get more handy with the pearl pen so I won’t run out of pearls. This is sooooo pretty! Those stamps are gorgeous and look fabulous in the scalloped oval. Love that bit of embossing above. Also love the punched corners. Such a nice way to spruce up a layer.
Such an awesome autumnal card – love the subtle fall colours.
Thanks for playing along with us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge. Hope to see you again soon.
Hugs,
Caryn xxx
Oh my your floral image is just stunning and I too love embellishing with pearls and gems, I will say when ever Hobby Lobby or Michaels has theirs on sale I do tend to pick up a package or two 🙂 Love the embossing behind
Fabulous card! Thanks for joining us at PP xx Jan