Year of Flowers: Roses

It's hard to believe the June release at Papertrey Ink has already come!  But I'm always excited for release night so I can start sharing some of the cards I've been creating.  I think I say it every month, but I love the Year of Flowers stamp line so they always end up being one of my favorite sets from each release and this release is no different.  The Year of Flowers: Roses set has some of the prettiest flowers.  I just love them!

Anyway, my card design was very simple.  I stamped the open rose and leaves on white cardstock and colored them with copic markers.  Then, I cut them out.  I random stamped the closed rose on my vintage cream cardstock with dark chocolate ink.  Then, I sponged the edges of my vintage cream circle and my stamped rose paper with the tea dye duo inks and dark chocolate ink.  Afterwards, I ran the rose stamped paper and the vintage cream circle through my cuttlebug with the linen impression plate.  I added some stitching as a final touch and assembled all the pieces of my card.

 

You can see the linen impression on the two pieces better in this photo.  I love the subtle texture it adds without taking anything away from the rose as the focal point of the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Year of Flowers: Roses (Papetrey Ink)
Cardstock: white, vintage cream, hibiscus burst (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: dark chocolate, tea dye duo (Papertrey Ink), tuxedo black (Momento)
Tools: linen impression plate (Papertrey Ink), copic markers, circle nestability die, scalloped circle nestability die (Spellbinders) sewing machine, sponge

Comments

[Squeaks]

Niki, I think this is the prettiest card I have seen yet with the rose.
Your work is beautiful.

[Cindy Holshouser]

This is a stunner Niki. Gorgeous.

[Allison B]

Gorgeous! I'm with you - the year of flowers line is fabulous and so stunning!

[Ted]

Niki, this card is absolutely stunning! I'm continually amazed at your artistic ability. :) Thanks for being an inspiration. :)

[Bev J.]

Love the pretty rose but the linen impression I really like-need to check it out-tfs your pretty card.

[Kelly Schirmer]

WOW, Niki, so gorgeous! Love how you used the Linen Impression plate, tooo!

[Kathy Martin]

So beautiful! Just bought three stamp sets over there this morning! I would have like to buy them all! :)

[Diane Jaquay]

This is STUNNING Niki!!! I can't wait to get that rose!!

[Jessica]

I am in awe! This is one of the most beautiful cards I have ever seen!!! You have an amazing talent girl!

[Mary]

Thank you for the detailed instructions. Also, I can now see that I need the impression plate! Very subtle.

[Geny]

Beautiful card Niki! Love everything I saw in your gallery this month! Hope you are feeling well these last few weeks!

[pegg]

What a gorgeous card - I haven't bought any of the Year in Flowers - just might now! And the texture plate impression is sooo cool!!

[Nancy L.]

VERY VERY pretty!!!

[Denise (peanutbee)]

Looooove the look of that linen embossing behind the rose. So pretty!!

[kristie larsen]

wow Niki, your cards are always Breathtaking! The detail you add to it and the flawless execution are just fantastic! And the photos too! I just love seeing what you create. and how in tarnation do you sew so straight?? especially without ripping the paper. honestly you are my idol!

[Carol R]

Beautiful rose. This is one of the best flowers released and will be used year round. Your card is very, very pretty!

[Danielle]

This is so elegant! I love the subtle texture of the paper and the inking around the egdes-really gives it depth! Beautiful!

[Alice W.]

this is so pretty, NIki! love the stamped background paper, too! gorgeous!!

[CherylQuilts]

Oh, Niki, this is absolutely gorgeous! What a lovely and elegant design -- wow! I'm so glad I have this set too -- hee-hee! You always inspire me --- thanks so much!!