I was sorting out my Stampin' Up cupboard earlier this morning, and came across this Rose is a Rose stamp set that I'd swapped with someone last year. I forgot just how nice it was, so this afternoon when I got in, I know I needed to get it inked up.
Here's the card I made..I chose my favourite colour combo of Cherry Cobbler, Cream and Chocolate Chip.
Here's a closer up version of the lovely flowers.
I wanted a more vintage look to the finished card, so I used my fantastic spray gun (!) from Stampin' Up to distress it a little.. then I glammed it up by adding a bit of sparkle here and there.
I was also visiting one of my favourite blogs earlier that belongs to Jules, and I discovered there was a new challenge blog on the go.. Well.. of course I just had to join in didn't I? I mean, it would be rude not to.
To my delight, I realised that it was a sketch challenge.. and who doesn't love a good sketch eh?
This is the sketch -
So. That was my key to producing the card above. I love it, and I hope you do too. xxx
Well, I wasn't taken with that stamp set...until now! I totally adore this card! Its so gorgeous! x
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Simply Stampin' Challenge your card is so beautiful, just love that colour combo you have used, your vintage roses are stunning!
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely, it almost looks like a luxury fabric - beautiful
ReplyDeleteI love this card! What a gorgeous vintage effect, that you have brought up-to-date with the colours and polka-dots. Thanks for participating in the Simply Stampin' Challenge
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Thank you for joining us at Simply Stampin' Challenge, I totally love your card, a Rose is a Rose is the "Big Daddy" compared to the gorgeous Baby Blossoms! I love it! The colour combo is absolutely fab too. Thanks for taking part, and Good Luck and please join us again.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours you have used, I do miss A Rose is a Rose too, I love it!
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Awww fanks love for saying I am one of your favourites!!! Do you say that to everyone like Brucie???? Lovely card my dear!! Jules x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card,I love the colours you used. I will have to look out for this retired stamp set - it would match my new curtains perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card - you have put a lot of effort in to it. I don't have that stamp set but wish I did after seeing such a rich, vintage card. Thanks for taking part in the first Simply Stampin Challenge...x
ReplyDeleteI love this set to! Isn't it fab, such a shame that it has been retired from the catalogue. I'd never thought of making backgrounds from it before, think I will have to dust off my set and give it a go.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love this challenge?!
Kelly xx
This card is amazing and your roses are gorgeous, thank you for joining us at the Simply Stampin' Challenge, Niki x
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