Hi all. I decided to join in with Less is More and their latest theme is Pink & Gold. This is a one layer card which is not my usual style, but it is good to mix it up sometimes. I decided to use a NBUS image from an Aall & Create set called Eclectic Stems..No. 199 which I have had for a long time so I think is probably unavailable now. I also used a graph stamp from a set by Chocolate Baroque called Small Graph Paper and also an Art Journey stamp set called Ripples Small.
I started by stamping the stylised flower and embossed it using WOW Metallic Gold Rich Embossing Powder and coloured it with Picked Raspberry Distress Ink using a waterbrush. I then made a mask for the flower head and added the background using Picked Raspberry for the graph, and then the two different sized ripples in Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide Ink, both second generation stampings to keep it soft. I finished with the sentiment again using the Picked Raspberry DI and embossed with WOW Clear Gloss EP.
Thank you for your visit and I look forward to seeing you again soon.
I am entering the following challenges:
Less is More Challenge - No. 461 Pink & Gold.
NBUS Challenge - Where we use our Never Before Used Schtuff.
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge - No. 426 Make Your Mark.
Stamping Sensations Challenge - April: I Love... (I love heat embossing and making my own backgrounds).
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Happy Birthday.
Hi Pat, your card is so beautiful, love the image and the lovely soft pink shades, beautifully designed too, Kate x
ReplyDeleteWonderful CAS card, Pat. Great design and I love the pink and gold together. xx
ReplyDeleteWow…this is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGrtz Ellen
FAB make, always good to venture beyond your comfort zone and your make is fab - well done on your deployment of NBUS too, Pat
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Beautiful design Pat! LOVE pink!! :) And I love it paired with the gold for your gorgeous main flower. The soft stamping in the background adds so much interest. Lovely card! xx
ReplyDeleteA very elegant CAS creation Pat, many thanks for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations challenge this month.
ReplyDeleteB x
Super card - the subtle background is just right to set off this golden flower
ReplyDeleteYou've put a lot of thought into grouping these stamps together and it shows. A wonderful CAS design. Thanks for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations challenge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card Pat! You achieved such a clever design with these fun stylised flowers. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Less is More Challenge.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Pat. I love stamps you've used and the different shades of pink look really rich against the gold. Thank you for sharing with us at Less is More.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card design you created using that whimsical stylized flower, Pat! I just love the composition and movement! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI really like how you've combined the stamps Pat and loving the contemporary style of this fabulous CAS one layer card x.
ReplyDeletewow, so beautiful Pat, love the simplicity of your stamps to create your layered background ♥
ReplyDeleteWow - that’s a really gorgeous card Pat.
ReplyDeleteLove those swirls might have to investigate them!!!!xxx
This is beautiful Pat, great combination of stamps, so pretty in the pink and gold, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet and delicate design, makes a beautiful card! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations.
ReplyDeleteHugs
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