Time for crafting has been scarce lately, as the Bat Mitzvah is just one week away. However, I couldn't resist whipping up a quick card for this week's Retro Sketches #30 using this week's ColourQ #156 colors. I should be working on seating arrangements....
The sketch seemed perfectly suited for one of my very favorite techniques--stamping a background. I used my brand new-to-me Beautiful Blooms II set to create this background, and then gave it some texture with my Picnic Plaid Impression Plate. I used a stamp from Lawn Fawn's Belinda's Borders to create a bit of faux stitching at the edge of my sentiment flag.
Here is a peek at the inside of the card, where I added one more flower.
Supplies Used (PTI):
Stamps: Beautiful Blooms II, Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler, Lawn Fawn Belinda's Borders
Paper: White, Terracotta Tile
Ink: Terracotta Tile, Orange Zest, Autumn Rose, Classic Kraft
Other: Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, Double Ended Banner Die
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Joyce your background stamping is so gorgeous. Love the detail on the inside. Thank you so much for joining us this week at the colourQ!
ReplyDeleteThat background is so much fun!! It kind of reminds me of the Dating Game...remember that show??
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us this week at the ColourQ!!
Cute background! I still don;t have the knack of doing this. The impression lends some nice texture to the card.
ReplyDeleteNow back to your Bat Mitzvah planning.
Love your card Joyce! I love the bit of texture that IP gives those blooms. Now back to party planning!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are gorgeous, Joyce! I love all those flowers and the sweet sentiment. Great take on both challenges! I know that the Bat Mitzvah will be the best one ever with you planning it!
ReplyDeleteOh , I love this one Joyce! Good for you doing two challenges , that always gets me into trouble. I love the bright colors and you always do a beautiful job stamping your backgrounds. I am sure the Bat Mitzvah will be wonderful! I just saw Kara’s reply … she is right!
ReplyDeleteYour stamping is marvelous!! I love those colors and love the touch of stitching on the sentiment flag!
ReplyDeleteLovely stamping Joyce, what a fun flower stamp! Thanks for joining in the fun this week at the colourQ.
ReplyDeleteThis is so funky and fab and warm, Joyce! Awesome job!!
ReplyDeleteLovely warm colours and love the texture the ip adds to your background.
ReplyDeleteJoyce, your card is so pretty! Gorgeous stamping!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Joyce,- the background is just lovely in those colours. I love your wine tag from the blog hop too. It would be nice to sit down with a glass of wine tonight!Hope all is going well with the preparations for the party.
ReplyDeleteWow, you sure got a beautiful POP of color on this card Joyce...love the combination and the added stitching detail on the sentiment. I am sure the Bat Mitzvah is going to be fabulous. Only one more week and then things will settle down!
ReplyDeleteSo funky and fun! Your back ground paper really looks like it is purchased and not hand made...so stunning and so fun. I just love it and that embossing is a fabulous touch too. So beautiful...and that stitching such a nice touch to your sentiment. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love that background you made Joyce! If I could do this I'd never buy pp again! Love the perfectly placed flowers and all that COLOR!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun and pretty. Love the color combination.
ReplyDeleteLove this stamp set - and I love your stamped background. The sentiment is perfect for these warm colors! Thanks for joining us at colourQ!
ReplyDeleteYou do the best stamped backgrounds! Love how the flowers look in those bright colors! And the embossing gives a wonderful finishing touch. Bet this week just flies by and I know the Bat Mitzvah will be a huge success! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous color combo...
ReplyDeletestarting to look like the leaves I'm seeing outside my window...
perfect fall colors! :)
And such a fun sketch...
love it! :)
So lovely flowers! Great card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect take on the sketch and use of colors! I have that set and I don't know that I ever inked it up! You have inspired me...
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