I love it when a couple of challenges fit together as if they were made for each other - when one card so easily fits. This week at AAA Cards they would like us to use 'one stash favourite' - if you've been following my blog or are a regular visitor you will know that I am obsessed with the Uniko Gerbera stamp set so it seemed a natural choice! Also this month the challenge set by Bev at Uniko has the theme of ... Flowers ... another great reason to use this stamp.
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| The colours are more vibrant that the photograph shows |
I stamped and white heat embossed the gerbera across a piece of card before water colouring the blooms with distress inks. I then selected part of the image and die cut a panel. I then die cut a piece of vellum and stamped and heat embossed the sentiment. The vellum is only attached by a few spots of liquid adhesive behind the lettering - this adds some dimension as the edges of the vellum panel lift up. The panel was then attached to a card base using foam pads to add some more dimension.
I used:
Uniko Pure Florals: Gerbera
Distress Inks - Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet
CUTplorations (STAMPlorations new dies) Stitched Rectangle Dies
Kaisercraft Clear Stamps - Today
The challenges are:
AAA Cards #69
Uniko Challenge #34
STAMPlorations The Never-ending Anything Goes Challenge
As I've used one of Sherry's new CUTplorations die set I thought I would enter this ongoing challenge that showcases STAMPloration products.
Have a great day and keep cool!
Enjoy!
Fabulous card, I so love those colours you have chosen and the stamp too! great idea with the vellum overlay.Love it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful vibrant blooms - they carry the vellum really well x
ReplyDeleteI agree that Uniko gerbera is just amazing and I love your colours and the subtle effect of the vellum over them. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards & Uniko.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love that flower.
ReplyDeletesuper card Elaine, love the colours too...yes I am a fan of that lovely flower stamp too ;) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. Cara x
ReplyDeletehow gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and the vellum in front just adds an elegant finish to it!
ReplyDeleteSimply scrumptious Elaine. You work those gerberas to the max and I love every one of your takes with it. Superb detail and colour and great to see you play along at Uniko and AAA Cards with it. Thanks so much. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteLOVE! You never cease to amaze me with your Gerbera card designs! This is amazing, love the colours, design and the vellum sentiment overlay is a perfect touch. Thanks so much for sharing and joining in on the Uniko Challenge. My apologies for commenting SO late too. Hugs Bev x
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