Thursday, March 1, 2012

Island Blooms

I was shopping this afternoon after reading this morning about the new Hero Arts challenge for the month, Flowers.  In one of the shops I saw a new (to me) pattern by Vera Bradley.

It's called Island Blooms.  When we got home I started looking for a stamp that would be similar and here is the card I ended up making:


supplies: white card base, turquoise cardstock, Hero Arts CG403 Large Flower Background,  Versafine onyx black ink and clear embossing powder, white and lime colored pencils, CL169 SparkleClear Happy Thoughts, lime ribbon, pearls

Also adding this to the Simon Says Stamp challenge: Anything Goes.

16 comments:

Barb said...

I love your card even more, now that I see what inspired you, Lin! so beautiful!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Love your version of Island Blooms, Lin! Vera B should've used your blue - so vibrant with the rich green !!

Tiffany Ervin said...

I love the flowers in that soft white tone, and paired with the greens and blues really makes for one pretty card, love it Lin!

Brenda said...

Perfection Lin! I really love what you did here! Gorgeous colors!

Emily Keaton said...

Oh, isn't your card pretty? I think you captured that pretty Vera Bradley bag perfectly!

Dawn T said...

super cute Lin. Love some of her other designs as well. Great inspiration

Joy said...

Oooh! Lin I adore your take on the inspiration photo...and what can I say about that stamp it is a stand out on its own and you have captured that... thanks for joining us at Simon Says Challenge blog

joy said...

The blue is so pretty with those vibrant greens. Reminds me of living in St Thomas!!! Very island-y!

Anette said...

LOVE, love, love your card, Lin!!! Simply beautiful!

sheila said...

WOW! I can't believe how your card so perfectly follows the Vera Bradley pattern! I love the colors that you used....gorgeous!

Wanda G (stampcat) said...

This is VERY cool! That bright blue is eye catching and the whole thing is such a clever interpretation of the other image. You are a master!! Have a blessed day Lin!

Judy1223 said...

Lin, that is so funny...when I read the new topic for this month at Hero Arts, I couldn't help but think of all the pretty Vera Bradley patterns out there, too! I love your interpretation of Island Blooms...lovely coloring and rich color choices!

Kathy said...

Hey sista you and I are thinking similar colors. Just finished a card similar to this with a PB stamp. Like yours better. Hope all is good in Florida. Xxo

Ann said...

Oh my goodness this is beautiful Lin. Can't believe you've created this fabulous image - it so looks like a scrap of beautiful fabric. You amaze me every time!

Jacqueline said...

Love how you are inspired Lin - so very creative and your card is just beautiful!!

Suzanne C said...

Gorgeous! Lovely take on the inspiration!