Quick post before the little one wakes back up. I created this card for the Papertrey Ink release using the new Year of Flowers: Larkspurs stamp set. I think it is one of my favorites that I created for the release. Everything just came together well. I stamped the lavendar moon card base with the larkspurs using plum pudding ink and then stamped the text from Background Basics: Text Style using dark chocolate ink. I sponged the edges with the tea dye duo and dark chocolate ink.
Then, I stamped the larkspurs on white cardstock and colored them with copic markers. I sponged the edges and added a little distressing before stitching it to my plum pudding layer. I impressed the image with the linen impression plate and then tied a piece of plum pudding satin ribbon around the bottom and stitched a button in the center of the bow.
Okay, off I go. Hopefully, I'll have some time to pay some bills and start billing before he wakes up. Have a great day!
Niki
RecipeStamps: Year of Flowers: Larkspurs, Background Basics: Text Style (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white, lavendar moon, plum pudding (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: dark chocolate, plum pudding, tea dye duo (Papertrey Ink), tuxedo black (momento)
Accents: plum pudding satin ribbon, vintage cream button (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, scissors, sponge, linen impression plate (Papertrey Ink)
Oh my, Niki, the coloring on this is just exquisite!! What a beautiful card you've made with these flowers!!!
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | July 19, 2010 at 01:21 PM
Niki, I can see why this is among your favorites. It's absolutely gorgeous! :) I'm on such a purple/lavender kick lately... the distressing is topnotch. :) Beautiful!
Posted by: Ted | July 19, 2010 at 01:28 PM
Beautiful card really love it!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | July 19, 2010 at 01:40 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | July 19, 2010 at 01:42 PM
Really beautiful card-love larkspurs! tfs
Posted by: Bev J. | July 19, 2010 at 02:04 PM
Oh, my word, Niki! Absolutely STUNNING! The colors and all your fabulous detailing makes this just so gorgeous! Beautiful!
Posted by: Betty | July 19, 2010 at 02:13 PM
Beautiful! Love the texture!
Posted by: Allison B | July 19, 2010 at 04:02 PM
Beautiful work, Niki. I love it.
Posted by: Squeaks | July 19, 2010 at 04:03 PM
WOW! my jaws just dropped down! This card of yours is absolutely fabulous. Love the background and the texture on the focus piece. Great colors and coloring. My fav card using this stamp set. Thanks for the inspiration :)
Posted by: Gayatri Murali | July 19, 2010 at 04:25 PM
The background you stamped is absolutely gorgeous! I can see why this is your favorite from this release, it really is beautiful!
Posted by: Christina M | July 19, 2010 at 04:55 PM
this is gorgeous, Niki! love the subtle texture on the focal panel!
Posted by: Alice W. | July 19, 2010 at 05:11 PM
Beautiful card. The larkspurs seem to glow on this.
Posted by: Carol R | July 19, 2010 at 05:35 PM
Wow! I love the card! Enjoy the little one, hope the 'big kids' are doing well!
Posted by: Karen B | July 19, 2010 at 05:40 PM
This card is just so gorgeous!! I want to CASE it right away!!
Posted by: Lee Cockrum | July 19, 2010 at 07:45 PM
Oh now that is awesome! To impress the image after you color it?! I love it and this whole card is stunning! Just stunning!!!!
Posted by: katie cotton | July 19, 2010 at 08:04 PM
This is gorgeous Niki!
Posted by: Kelly | July 19, 2010 at 08:24 PM
This was my favorite card from the entire release! Love, love, love the embossing you did after the flower was colored, and quite frankly, this card is the single most compelling reason that I MUST buy the Linen embossing plate now. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Connie Kidd | July 20, 2010 at 03:58 AM
Niki... GORGEOUS card. I am not a fan of the purples but you AGAIN made me want something I thought I didn't like! I hope you and the little one are well. Congrates on the new position! Best WIshes...
Mishy
Posted by: Michelle Battistini | July 20, 2010 at 05:29 AM
This is so awesome!! I just love the card. The background you created is so amazing! You have really made me want to get this set now!
Posted by: Monica Kulenovic | July 20, 2010 at 10:15 AM
This is just beautiful. I love how you aged around the stamped image. :)
Posted by: Heather | July 20, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Just gorgeous, Niki! I love the texture over the flowers!
Posted by: diane (cookiestamper) | July 20, 2010 at 12:16 PM
STUNNING card! Loooovin' all the shades of purple and the sewing!
Posted by: Denise (peanutbee) | July 20, 2010 at 06:46 PM
Wow I love this.. I can see why it is your fav.. It looks terrific.. Great colors..
Posted by: Dawn B. | July 20, 2010 at 07:10 PM
I really, really, like this card! So pretty and vintage looking. Plus purple! Who wouldn't love it!!!
Posted by: Danisha | July 21, 2010 at 07:08 AM
I really like how you used the impression plate over your main panel!
Posted by: Amy | July 21, 2010 at 07:10 AM