For my card today I used the following Penny Black stamps: eloquence (30-162), blooming garden (30-155) & fleur de lys (40-204). When I first saw the blooming garden set I knew I wanted to use one of the images along with my distress inks. I lightly inked up the fleur de lys background stamp with Old Paper distress ink, place the cardstock on top and just lightly pressed the cardstock onto the stamp. I then inked up the edges with additional Old Paper distress ink and then roughed up the edges a bit with my thumbnail. The poppy image from blooming garden was stamped on the main piece using Forest Moss distress ink and then again on white cardstock using watermark ink. Clear embossing powder was applied and the image was heat set. I then applied Spun Sugar and Worn Lipstick distress inks to the flowers. The flowers and pods were trimmed out and adhered to the main piece using pop dots. The sentiment was stamped using Tuxedo Black ink and a few sequins were applied to finish off the card.
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Supplies: Cardstock: PTI white; Stamps: Penny Black; Inks: Ranger Old Paper, Spun Sugar and Worn Lipstick distress inks, Memento Tuxedo Black and VersaMark watermark ink; vintage sequins
Hello Rosie
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Smiles:)
Sue
What a lovely card..right up my ally. I love distressing edges and inking them too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Oh wow this takes my breath away it's so pretty
ReplyDeleteembossing and distressing makes the flowers so beautiful,thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful, love your poppy image and your coloring method. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteoh your card is wonderful!!! i love this stamp, hugs patty
ReplyDeleteGorgeous delicate card, Rosemary! I love the subtle background.
ReplyDeleteLovely creation like the flowers you used.Gorgeous coloring and pretty paper.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sylvie
I love you card. Great beginning. I've seen your work in other places and I've always liked it. Thanks for telling us what you were doing and what you used. I appreciate that when designers take the time to do that.
ReplyDeleteAmazing Rosie... what a delightful card. The colour on the poppies is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI really like all the techniques you used to create your great bkgd. Really nice looking card. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteRosemary, this is so delicately beautiful! Love the softness of the background and the color of the flower. The sequins are the perfect finishing touch!
ReplyDeleteSo soft, elegant and pretty - great card.
ReplyDeleteRosemary this is such a pretty card. Such soft colours . I love the sentiment . Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like the effect of old paper on this card something I have yet to master. I also like the idea of one colour for the pop. The card looks great
ReplyDeleteI love the color you used on the flowers very pretty and delicate!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant and sophisticated, the sprinkle of sequins just gives it that little extra oomph - I really love this card x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the lightly stamped background and the poppy image. Great color combo :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely use of Old Paper for the background giving such a soft backdrop for the poppy. A really superbly delicate portrayal of the poppy with your clear embossing & I particularly like your use of the sequins to gently add some sparkle.
ReplyDeletePaula (PEP)
Beautiful card, Rosemary! Love your distressed edges and subtle background, along with those gorgeous poppies, of course!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! I love the poppy stamp and really like the sentiment.
ReplyDeletethank you for the description of how you made this terrific card. I love the images of the flowers and how you colored them.
ReplyDeleteSoft and lovely. You did a beautiful job of creating a light mood. Nice.
ReplyDeleteRosemary, your card is soooo lovely! I love the soft background and the delicate color of the flowers! Wowzers!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous! WOW, simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove the softness of this card. You made a pastel colored card look vibrant, which isn't easy!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunningly beautiful. Love the soft colors and the sequins mimic dew drops on a summer morning.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! So soft and feminine, beautiful layered flower. TFS
ReplyDeleteWow such a pretty and classy card, love the soft colours!
ReplyDeleteI love the poppy stamp and your card is a lovely example of how to use this stamp. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo soft and lovely. My favorite!
ReplyDeleteThese flowers are definitely a favorite. Lovely card.
ReplyDeletelove the vintage look of your card and the colors you chose - and congrats on being part of the PB design team!
ReplyDeleteSo delicate and pretty with that lovely distressed look - fabulous! :)
ReplyDeleteOh! How lovely! Soft and gentle message done very elegantly!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done. I just love how you colored with your distress inks. So elegant too. This would make a lovely sympathy card. Thanks for giving us a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHi Rosie :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your first Stamp Squad card, it is absolutely stunning, the inking is so delicate, and love the slightly aged look you gave the edges :)
Wow Rosemary. This card is beautiful. Love the distressed look. Just love the card. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh my Goodness! Your card is gorgeous! I am SO glad that I have the Blooming Garden on order! ;) Thank you for sharing your beautiful card, I just might have to CAS it when my set comes in!;)
ReplyDeleteValerie
This card is simply beautiful! So soft and dreamy. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card! Simple and very effective! love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful elegant card. Great coloring too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, elegant!
ReplyDeletevery pretty card love it
ReplyDeleteWhat a soft touch to a great card
ReplyDeleteThis card is so pretty!
ReplyDeletestamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Love your subtle inking of the bg stamp and your 3d poppy heads :-)
ReplyDeleteSweet and lovely. I could see framing this and hanging it in my stamp room. Such a calming, wistful creation.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Love the pastel tone x
ReplyDeleteVery soft and pretty--I like the subtle background.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a very elegant vintage card. Good job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design, love the simplicity and the subtle background is fabulous. Such pretty colors on the flowers too!!
ReplyDeleteLove the dimension and soft background to your card creation. This is absolutely stunning! thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant! Love the distressed background and those beautiful poppies!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors and stamps...thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGoodness, you've made those poppies look so gorgeous, Rosie! Love the softness of the background too! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteYay Rosie! The first blog hop--woot woot. Your card is absolutely stunning love the soft romantic colours my friend.
ReplyDeleteSuch a soft, elegant card. I don't usually think of poppies this way. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card - love the sequin accent.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely soft elegant card!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWowzer, Rosemary! I love everything about this beauty!
ReplyDeletestunning card...love the soft feel!
ReplyDeleteSuch a delightful and delicate card! Superb!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, subtle card..I love it!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. Love how you did the BG and did the flower embossing in white. It really pops. TFS
ReplyDeleteLove the pale color of the Poppies & the design of this card!!!
ReplyDeletevery very nice
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. Really love it!
ReplyDeleteAng
your card is so soft looking. I love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, delicate card. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Rosemary. Love those sequins, it looks so elegant with those pink flowers and pretty background., Thank you for sharing it. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Rosemary, congrats on your new Stamp Squad gig, so happy for you! I just love your card; it's beautifully feminine and that sentiment is excellent!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Rosemary! Very soft and warming! Thanks for another great idea!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!!! Thanks for sharing how you made it.
ReplyDeleteUnique way of using the distress inks, very nice card made by a obviously talented person!
ReplyDeletelove the subtleness of hte background stamp - beautiful card
ReplyDeleteBarb Housner
Cool techniques. I love the background paper you chose and the poppies are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME...delicate, sweet, just plain gorgeous. Anyone would love getting a card like this.
ReplyDeletevery pretty!
ReplyDeleteSoft and pretty with the distress inks, makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! Love the softness and love the sequins!
ReplyDeleteI love the clean look of your card
ReplyDeleteit is beautiful..love the fussy-cut of the poppies...thanks for sharing
Lovely, I love this poppy stamp, and the distressing look with old paper ink is just so classy.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! I like how you colored the poppies to give it a gradient look. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
ReplyDeleteStunning card! Congrats on making the Stamp Squad and your first ever blog hop.
ReplyDeleteReally nice blog hop !!
ReplyDeleteyour card is really beautiful, so delicate & chic !
Hugs from France
Lunéa♥
http://luneabidouille.canalblog.com/
I love the technique you used for the background. The images are so soft and elegant. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove this card, the embossing, distressed ink and your finishing tough. TFS
ReplyDeleteElegant and lovely, Rosemary, such a gorgeous soft, feminine look! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and delicate, I love it.
ReplyDeleteRene from OZ xo
OH WOW!Beautiful card!Love your flowers,AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteSo elegant and pretty
ReplyDeleteWhat a soft, delicate, stunning card! I am in love with the poppy stamp!
ReplyDeleteI do so love that poppy stamp.
ReplyDeleteI may just have to finally buy it.
Keep those beautiful cards coming our way.
A very pretty & delicate-feeling card! Love the vintage look.
ReplyDeleteThis is so soft
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sequins.
Carla from Utah
I love everything about this card, Rosemary! Very, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty soft colored card. Love the distressed shabby chic look!
ReplyDeleteI love the softness of this card and the vintage look. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteRosemary, your card is simply stunning. The softness of the stamping blends so well with the flow of the poppies.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, so delicate and love the vintage inking of the corners!
ReplyDeletewow! THis is so beautiful! I love how subtle that background is!
ReplyDeleteHuge Congratulations Rosemary. Love love your card....I love this flower and pink :) TFS
ReplyDeleteI really love how you did your poppy stamp! White ink and soft pinks.. it's so so pretty! Thanks for sharing how White ink works!
ReplyDeleteI love the delicate nature of this card. The flowers are so perfect! Very inspiring! Thanks for the opportunity to win a PB stamp.
ReplyDeleteWow, love this card. So delicate. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteHi, Rosemary! How FUN that there is already a Blog Hop! Your card is a real BEAUTY! I love the pretty flowers and the distressed look! Beautifully done! You are always an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love those poppies! You did a great job of making this a shabby - chic card with simplicity! I just love the clean lines and the fact that the lines are not harsh. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis has all the elements of a great card. Thanks for the simple, clear directions.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, your card - that subtle background is lovely!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rosemary!!!!! I am lovin' who they picked for the stamp squad and I'm so excited to see what you all create during your term!! Your card is breathtaking!!!
ReplyDeleteSo soft and sweet! Nice job
ReplyDeleteThis card is so pretty. I love all the details and the softness of the image.
ReplyDeleteLove the card and coloring.
ReplyDeleteLove this crd. I like your background with the distress inks. Nice coloring on the flowers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a Lovely Card and the colors are my favorite!!
ReplyDeleteRexann
Wonderful card! I love the subtle background and how the flowers pop! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteRosemary,
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
I love the lovely soft feel of this card. The fleur de lys background is so subtle and allows your flowers to just jump from the page. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow...what a stunning card!
ReplyDeleteI totally love all the stamps of Penny Black!
ReplyDeleteI am biologist and one of my favorite flowers is Poppy :-)
Congratulations for this nice work!
Chiara
This card is so elegantly beautiful. I love the touch of distressing and those gorgeous poppies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card...just love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the delicaty and elegance you made!
ReplyDeleteBeutiful, love the soft, eerie look.
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! Your card is stunning! So feminine and delicate. I loved it!
ReplyDeleteLovely card with beautiful coloring! The poppies stamp is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a classy card. Love the background stamping and the pop of color on the flower. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe pinks are beautiful! Such a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteLove the soft tone of the poppies....makes a beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a beautiful card. The use of the distressed paper edges with the softness of the flowers is very charming. Great work!
ReplyDeletestunning card..poppies are my fav and the words are lovely..love word stamps.x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful simplicity, Rosemary! Love the softly stamped background, beautifully colored poppies, and scattering of sequins. Congrats on being a member of Penny Black's Stamp Squad!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty feminine card! Sure the brighten anyones day!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Thanks for sharing the process - I love the soft feminine feel.
ReplyDeleteI like the soft colors you chose for the background it makes the poppies stand out so beautifully
ReplyDeleteVery soft beautiful card with lovely flowers! Great touch with the sequins!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty card Rosemary. Love the softly distressed background for those poppies.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully elegant card! Great color selection!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so sensitive - love the colors together!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant! Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh Rosemary -- your card is so elegant and beautiful. I love the subtle shades using the distress ink and of course the Penny Black stamp is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love your card. It is very subtle, but stands out. Hard to accomplish.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, Rosemary! I LOVE the softness of the card!
ReplyDeletethe most stunning card I have seen in a while! lovely!
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