So I am pulling it out today for more than just a flower....
I used Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink to give it a little more antiquing. I also made the little rose and added some distressing to the edges of the petals too!
I thought I would add a little PTI embossed polka dots for a fun/elegant birthday card. What do you think?
Thanks for stopping by!
EDIT: I have had several emails and comments on how I made this flower. Dana has a fantastic tutorial HERE! HTH!
Supplies (I am getting better at this part right?)
All PTI unless noted
Stamps: Polka Dot Basics II, Mega Mixed Messages
Paper: Kraft, Pure Poppy, Dark Chocolate, Sheet Music, Rustic Cream
Ink: Burnt Umber Palette, Tim Holtz Tea Dye
Misc: Brown Satin Ribbon, Rhinestone Flourish (Walmart clearance), SU Scallop punch, Karen Foster Scrappers Floss, Marvy Flower Punches
Wow. I am such a fan of your work, this is simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card, Laurie! I love those colors together!
ReplyDeleteThis is GORGEOUS! Love the color combo!!
ReplyDeleteSo stunning! I love the rich colors and the rose is gorgeous! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love these colors together too. How did you make that flower????? Love it.
ReplyDeleteI think your card is Beautiful! Love the flower, bling and the music paper with the added polka dots. I have a book of music that I found at a thrift store earlier this year. Just have to remember to pull it out when making my Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful. Love the flower and the color combination.
ReplyDeleteOoh, this is so pretty! Your rose is gorgeous-my paper roses never turn out this perfect! I'm still on the hunt for some old music. It works so well on this card!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Stunning, elegant. Very sophisticated and totally take-your-breath-away beautiful. (I'll be come back when I find some new adjectives!)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Laurie! I love the flower!! It is gorgeous and so is the rest of the card.
ReplyDeleteWhoa. This is awesome, laurie! I absolutely love this card. The colors, the book pring, the flower...it's all just gorgeous! I've got to figure out how to make flowers..and then get some of these music books!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like your creative side is back!! This is absolutely breathtaking! I sure wish I could find some time to talk to you! Maybe tomorrow nite?? :)
ReplyDeleteLove the rose and very elegant all in all. Great card!
ReplyDeleteGASP!!! This might be my favorite card that I've ever seen on your blog Laurie!!! Seriously, it takes my breath away, it's stunning! Do you have a tutorial for those flowers by any chance? I'd love to attempt to make some! djaquay@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWowzers! What a gorgeous card! I love how clean it is yet so detailed! That red flower really pops!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
Gor-juss! Love those colors, love that background and your flower ROCKS!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous Laurie...wow. Those embossed dots really stand out against all the grey, and I LOVE the older sheet music. Awesome combo here girl!
ReplyDeleteOH, and thanks for linking to my tutorial!
love the music paper and that gorgeous flower!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely!! I love the contrast between the music sheet and the pure poppy! And, the polka dots are awesome too! I still haven't used any of the sheet music I bought that day. I need to do that!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous...I really like the embossed polka dots...just packs that extra little punch!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, Laurie. I think my favorite part is the color combo and how classy and elegant it is. Off to check out the tutorial on how to make that fab rose... :)
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!!!!! The paper is so beautiful and it is all pulled together so perfectly with that flower ...... YUMMY. And you said something about not feeling it lately in a recent post ....... WHAT?? You are crazy~~ And I ALMOST turned on Bachelor Pad last night to see that couch but the Yanks were tied and they were playing the Rays ...... I know all you hear is Charlie Brown's teacher talking right now
ReplyDeleteGoodness, this is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Gorgeous!! I love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteRegan
Hi Laurie! I just wanted to let you know that you have a blog award waiting for you on my blog at www.EmoraDesigns.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks, Regan
I think this is fabulous Laurie! The polka dot and pretty flower are perfect...especially the sheet music.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Heather
GIRLFRIEND!!! Aren't you the same girl who once said she couldn't do vintage!! This is fabulous!!! Everything about it is awesome. Lovin' your handmade flower! i hope you are doing well. Have a blessed week chick!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Love every little detail :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, Laurie. What a gorgeous card and color combo. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty Laurie! But what I want to know is exactly how long it took to make that beautiful flower!
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING Laurie, the colour selection is perfect! So glad you added in the link for the fabulous flower! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Love that flower! I've seen lots of tutorials and just never tried it out. I, really, should give it a go! And that music paper and your color combo are scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteAgree with everyone...beautiful. From the flower to the music background. I have some music...need to dig it out! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLaurie your cards are AMAZING!!! I can't believe I haven't been following your blog!!! I'm so glad I found it! FANTASTIC work! :)
ReplyDeleteSimply Gorgeous!Love everything about this one : )
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