Friday Mashup #14-Vintage Flowers

This week at the Friday Mashup, Kathy is our hostess and she is challenging us to go Vintage with Flowers!  I decided to draw inspiration from fellow Paper Player Ann Schach. I love her distressed, vintage style!

So, this week for the Mashup Challenge we invite you to:
       1. Create a project with Flowers.
       2. Create a Vintage project.
       3. Or "Mash It Up!" and create a project with Flowers and a Vintage feel!

I inked up my favourite again, "Elements of Style" and watercoloured the image with Tangerine Tango and Peach Parfait inks.  I also used the "Music Wheel" and "Oval All".

Please stop by the Friday Mashup Challenge Blog and join us for this week's challenge!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Smiles,

Lesley

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10 Minutes or Less Challenge (My First DT Creation!)

This is my first Design Team member creation for the 10 Minutes or Less Challenge. I am so excited to be on this team! Here are the colours we are using for the challenge this week! Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, White and Rich Razzleberry. I love the rich, elegant colours!!

Here is what I used to create my card:

Stamps: Oval All (113790), Fifth Avenue Floral (113734)

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry

Designer Paper: To the Nines

Embellishments: Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Whisper White Craft Ink

Tools: Scallop Edge Border Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Heat Embossing Tool, Embossing Buddy

I chose the Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set because it is on SALE for the month of April!!! Oh boy!!! It is 20% off the regular price, which is a fabulous deal! I stamped the Rose in Whisper White Craft Ink and embossed the image using my Heat Embossing Tool and White Embossing Powder. I NEVER, well, HARDLY EVER, emboss and I don't know why! I should do it more! I love the rose image in white...the image works well when it is embossed. I also finished off the inside of the card.

All you need to do is visit Carole'Anne's Blog and link up your card for the chance to win the Wings of Friendship stamp set!!  I can't wait to see what you create using these colours! I hope you get the chance to play along this week!

Thank you for stopping by!

Smiles,

Lesley :)

A Flower for All Seasons (Unscripted #50)

I was surfing blogs today and I must have caught a glimpse of the new Unscripted Sketches because I made this card tonight and it looks quite similar to the sketch!!! So I decided to submit it, but I had to be honest and say, I didn't realize I qualified for the sketch until after I made it! I have wanted to ink up this stamp set for a while now! It is the "Flower for All Seasons" Set (111592). I coloured the image with my Stampin' Write Markers. I used the Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder (115964) on the white cardstock at the top of the card. I used some of that pretty DSP from the Good Neighbours pack for the bottom of my card. The sentiment is from "Oval All" (113790). I also used my favourite ribbon Old Olive Satin Ribbon (117292), I love the sheen!! The cardstock base is Old Olive.

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles,
Lesley :)

Stampin' 411 Sketch Challenge #133

I made another card for the 411 Sketch Challenge. I inked up the retired "To Have and to Hold" set and my Ovals All set. I wanted this card to be clean and simple. I broke open my Bella Bleu paper and used my Boho Blossoms punch to make a flower on the side. I was inspired to use the flower punch because of Sarah. Check out her pretty card when you have a chance! She used the new Sale-A-Bration set called "Happy Moments". So cute!

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles,
Lesley

Supplies Used:
Stamps: To Have and To Hold (retired), Ovals All
Paper: Bella Bleu, Very Vanilla, Kraft
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Acessories: Boho Blossoms Punch, Paper Piercer, Gold Brads, Oval Punches, Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon (in the clearance bin)