Monday, March 5, 2012

Forget-Me-Nots

Here is the photo inspiration at the Play Date Cafe challenge for this week:


Pretty pastels, aren't they?  Here's my take on them, using a brand new Penny Black stamp called Scented Message:


supplies: cream parchment and sand cardstock, Bazzill Basics Celtic Green embossed dots cardstock, Penny Black #4239K Scented Message, VersaFine onyx black ink, Prismacolor pencils, CG405 Leaf & Floral Background, old paper distress ink, CL434 Just Find Me, seam binding dyed with tattered rose distress ink, Nesties Labels Eighteen,  green floral button, ecru crochet lace from Carole


Entering this into the Simon Says Stamp "Anything Goes" challenge.

26 comments:

Ruth S said...

So pretty Lin! I love how you captured those soft shades in your colouring ;)
Rx

Joy said...

Gorgeous Lin, I love all the elements on this pretty card..hugs

Bunnyfreak said...

Do you allow your work to be pinned to pinterest? I want to respect your wishes before pinning.

Barb said...

I'm thinkin' a may just need to buy that stamp! Gorgeous take on the colors, Lin!

Cathy A said...

Lin this is lovely, so glad you coloured them pink, gives the card a soft warm glow!

Lynn said...

WOW I love that flower bouquet stamp and coloring! great job!

Nancy said...

So beautiful and romantic, Lin! Lovely details!

Pajalu said...

Lin your take on that inspiration is amazing! Good luck with the challenge :o) xoxoxo

Michelle said...

Oh so beautiful,Lin! Love the vintage feel!

Jinny Newlin said...

This is so, so pretty, Lin! LOVE all the layers! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

Brenda said...

OMG! This is the most exquisite card I have seen in a long time! Love the stamped background and that beautiful PB image!

Judy1223 said...

Lin, this is some serious GORGEOUS!

joy said...

I've been drooling over that stamp ever since it was introduced!! This is the prettiest rendition of it that I have seen, Lin. LOVE this card!

Maureen Chandler said...

Beautiful card - nice soft colors! Lovely children too - you just want to hug them!!!

Jacqueline said...

What a beautiful card Lin - it is so soft and delicate, gorgeous colors!

Elizabeth Allan said...

Lin the softness of the colored pencils on the flowers is beautiful and the design is fabulous!

Lisa Elton said...

Lin this is simply lovely! Your bouquet of blooms is so pretty and the lace trim marvelous! Great card ;)

Mandy said...

Beautiful card Lin, so very pretty :)
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp
hugs Mandy xx

Clare said...

Soooo gorgeous Lin!! Love the image, and that bow is so pretty!

Mynn xx said...

This is amazing! The bow and the flower button are a fabulous touch! LOVE the lace and dry embossing! :)

Stacy said...

Wow, this is such a stunning card, thanks for playing along with us at The Play Date Cafe!

Maureen Morton said...

What a stunner, Lin! This has so much going for it - lovely, soft colors, great patterns, that romantic lace and ribbon and the touch of whimsey with that button. Not to mention the wonderful coloring! Great combination of goodness.

Alicia said...

All of the elements of this card work together so well. I especially like the flower button and the font on the greeting. :) Thanks for playing at The Play Date Cafe!

Virginia L. said...

Stunning work, Lin! Congrats on being featured in FB over Moxie Fab!!!!!!

Suzanne C said...

Beautiful! Love the flowers and text over the beautiful flourished background.

Tiffany Ervin said...

This is really so soft and romantic, makes me want to order a bouquet of flowers in that color!