Thursday, August 25, 2011

August Papertrey Blog Hop!!!

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I'm a bit late to the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop party but I made it!  I just couldn't pass up that GORGEOUS inspiration photo and a chance to use my new Bloom Builder #3 Die.  I sponged Victorian Velvet Distress Ink to the edges of my Damask pattern paper and roughed up the edges with my fingernail.  My TANL leaf die was distressed a bit by running it through my Big Shot with the Linen IP.


 
I'm sorry but I can't stop using my pattern paper from MME.  This time---Lost and Found Two: Blush.
Everything coordinates beautifully and really takes the guess work out of using pattern paper.  My card also uses another Viva la Verve sketch for August (week 2) .......I'm challenging myself to try them all this month!
I did change the orientation of this sketch from vertical to horizontal as it fit better for my card elements. 



Thanks so much for stopping by!~

{Thinking of you today and always}
All supplies PTI unless stated.
Stamps:  Iconic Images
Paper:  Scarlet Jewel, Kraft, Lost and Found Two: Blush (MME)
Ink:  True Black, Victorian Velvet Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)
Misc:  Bloom Builder #3 Die, Turning a New Leaf Die, Small Scallop Border Die, Janome Sew Mini, Linen IP

37 comments:

Marge said...

GORGEOUS -- LOVE it!!!

Renee said...

GORGEOUS!!
And I wouldn't stop using that paper either...
truly a stunning card...
as always!

Stampin in the suburbs said...

Beautiful flowers.

Lindsay said...

wow. just wow. You really did it right with this Amy! I LOOOOVE those flowers!

Ally said...

Oh, Wow! What a stunning card! I just want to sit and stare at it, but I really need to pack, LOL. ;-)

I just adore the colors you chose, and those mums - get out of here! I am still waiting to use my bloom builder 3 die, but it will have to wait another week or so. (sigh)

Love your beautiful card. ;-) Fantastic!

Marisa said...

Absolutely LOVE your flowers, Amy! I have that set on my wish list. Great take on the insp. piece and I"m with you re: MME papers. They are amazing. Great touch with the sponging around the edges.

Jen Carter said...

Drop dead gorgeous!! This is so pretty, it is breathtaking!! LOVE it so much! The colors are so rich and beautiful and I'd say that the trouble you had with the mum die was well worth the effort!! SO. Pretty. (Quit using that paper, you are going to break me, LOL!!)

Lynn Put said...

Such a sharp looking card! Love these beautiful flowers with button centers and your pretty designer paper!

Lisa Elton said...

Amy...WOW...those are the most beautiful flowers! The color is STUNNING!!! Love this to pieces!

Rhonda said...

Love this paper Amy!!! Beautiful piece.

Unknown said...

Amy this is simply beautiful. Love everything about it.

Lindsey Wood said...

Great card! I love the distressing and the colors you used!

Eva said...

Scrumptious colors...love your flowers!

carol (krillsister) said...

Your card is stunning. Love the scarlet jewel flower. So beautiful.

jen said...

this is so yummy! no need to stop using MME- it's always gorgeous- and this one is perfect for the inspiration!!!

Jen Adcock said...

Hubba! Hubba! I can totally see why you love that MME paper so much, it's utterly drool-worthy and in your capable hands...scrumptious! Those flowers are unreal. Just exquisite! The jewel toned colors are also pretty special here too. Heavenly card!

tonyamaries said...

Simply gorgeous! Love the flowers. I am totally addicted to the MME paper too! L&F Blush is my fav!

kasia c. said...

:O

Wow, this is stunning! I love the colours you used and the inked edges add really great dimension. Beautiful! :)

Rachel Izakowicz said...

This is gorgeous, Amy! Just love it all - colors, those flowers. Wow!

Elena said...

beautiful card! the papers are gorgeous... and those flowers! stunning!

Susie said...

Love your card. It is so beautiful and wonderfully created. I really want that PTI flower die.

Kelly S. said...

Oh MY Amy, that card is just fabulous! I love the 2 mums together!

Suzanne Russell said...

Amy, Amy, Amy! I love this. Your special take on a challenge always surprises and delights me. Thanks for the inspiration!

veronica said...

beautiful! love your take on the suitcase lining!

Leigh Penner said...

Looks like we were on the same wavelength with our cards! Yours turned out beautifully!

Kara said...

gorgeous rich color and those flowers are incredible!!

Geri said...

So, So GORGEOUS, Amy!! Man, I want that new flower die!! And the MME paper does look so nice with this!!
Love it!!

Marybeth said...

Beautiful and perfect background. Love your flower just got mine.

Keva said...

This is so lovely, Amy. I really really like it a lot!!

Denise said...

LOVE it! The MME papers are my favorites too... but the Crate Paper collections just came out and when those babies get in my hands - watch out! ;) Your flowers are perfection - your cards have been INCREDIBLE lately. friend!

Joyce said...

Better late than never. Beautiful card--glad I found it.

Terri said...

Beautiful. Love everything about it especially the flowers.

Camilla said...

wow .... what a great card. Love the colors and layout.

Laura Isham said...

Oh my goodness! The colors are just gorgeous! This card is so rich and elegant. Its a masterpiece!

Laurie said...

This is gorgeous! That flower is amazing! Now do I need that die too? I love the paper too! This is amazing!

Shannon White said...

Wowzers Miss Amy, this is just Gorgeous! love the layered flowers and I just got that MMe paper myself! can't wait to dive into it! So thanks so much for the inspiration!

Hugs
Shannon

@JoyceCasaldi said...

This is very pretty, I saw it on pinterest while looking to make sure I didn't need to add anything to my order, but I think I need that die and those colors!

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