Hello friends! Have we all recovered from the 250th Anniversary celebrations? I guess it's time to get back to work here. I had some cards lined up to share with you, and then things got a little busy with holiday celebrations and I never did sit down to write the posts. That means I need to play catch up and start sharing these ideas that are piling up here. Today's card features the Lily of the Valley stamps and dies and a lovely pastel plaid from the Valley in Bloom DSP. I wish I could buy a whole pack of DSP in just this Peacock/Lost Lagoon plaid. I just love it! In fact, there's so much about this card that I'm happy to be sharing all this goodness with you.
Here it is - a study in darker pastels. The whole card started with a piece of the plaid Valley in Bloom DSP that was left from a different project. It measures 5 1/2" x 2 3/4". It is the perfect shape to make a panel down the center of the card. I decided the card base would be Lost Lagoon which measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".
It needed something to layer in between. I remembered the new Luxe White Specialty DSP. I hadn't really inspected it when it came, but I thought there might be something in there that would work. Oh my, I didn't know what I was missing by ignoring this paper. It's simply gorgeous! The sheets all have a pearl-white print on white background. Beautiful. I chose the lily of the valley print and added a layer behind the plaid. I like the difference between the elegance of the white-on-white print and the relaxed comfort of the plaid.
There's a single stem die of Lily of the Valley that I used to cut 2 stems from Basic White Thick cardstock. The Peaceful Pine Light Stampin' Blends was used to color both of the stems, but not the flowers.
The stems and leaves were arranged on the plaid print leaving a little room at the bottom for a sentiment. They all are attached only near the bottom of the pieces so there is some movement on the card.
Not sure if you can see how the pieces stand away from the card somewhat.
Also, this is a good picture to get an idea of how pretty the Luxe White Specialty DSP really is. It's subtle until the light hits it and then it really shines.
The sentiment is from the Lily of the Valley set. It's stamped with Lost Lagoon ink onto a left-over piece of the Valley in Bloom DSP that's about 1" wide. The soft background on the DSP doesn't detract from the little flowers. (I tried white for the sentiment first, but it pulled your eye away from the flowers)
Not sure where the sentiment is from. I always hang on to all my sentiments and go through bunches of stamps every time I'm finishing a card. If I don't write it down, you know what happens. It's one of those many things that are just floating around in my brain that I'll probably never find again! So just go through your stash and find a sentiment that fits your needs.
The flower at the bottom is also from the Lily of the Valley set. Both of the sentiments and the flower are stamped with Lost Lagoon ink. I also added this same flower on the bottom corner of the envelope it's being sent out in. Love coordinating it all!
Just one little last look at this pretty card. As I look at it now, I realize there were no embellishments added to the design. It doesn't look like it's missing anything, so this is how it's staying. Seems like there have been several cards lately with no extra bling. Am I going to lose my status as one of the bling brigade? I'll have to make sure I sprinkle some extra bling on the next card I make. 😄
Have you had a chance to look through all the new goodies that are available in the new Online Exclusives area of the SU! store? I'm sure you'll fall in love with a few of those items just like I have.
Thanks for stopping by for another dose of creative juice. I have so much fun sharing these ideas with you. My fervent hope is that you find a little inspiration in my posts and they help keep you inspired to create something special yourself. And don't forget to send those ideas on to brighten someone else's day. We're here to encourage one another and do good. Have a blessed day.
Happy stamping and creating,
Sharon
