Friday, August 23, 2013

Friday Flashback: Blossoms Abound

Mornin', folks!  Welcome to this week's Friday Flashback.  Today's not-so-randomly chosen stamp set is Blossoms Abound, and when you get to the end of the post you'll see why I couldn't resist picking this stamp set today (usually I draw names at random).  Let's flash back!


So I first got this stamp set during the first year that SU! had In Colors, and this uses Cranberry Crisp which is a fantastic name for a color.


And here it is again in Vintage Violet.


Trying something different here with the lacing up the side.


And here's some kinda nonstandard colors...I think I like this better in blues, purples, and pinks.


Oh hey look, it's blues, purples, and pinks!  I quite like these two.

And now for today's card, let's make it a giant picture:


I'm mixing old and new here; this is the maiden voyage for Label Love.  I sponged the flower panel though it's hard to see in this picture.  The sketch is Freshly Made Sketches' 100th challenge, which is a repeat of their very first sketch:


And the color combo is from the Color Throwdown:


And now you can see why I so wanted to use Blossoms Abound today!  I love this color combo and that inspiration pic is gorgeous.

Happy Friday friends, and have a great weekend!

Supplies, last card only:
Stamps:  Blossoms Abound, Label Love, Teahouse
Ink:  Pale Plum, Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz
Paper:  Pale Plum, Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla, Cottage Wall DSP
Accessories:  Artisan Label punch, Dimensionals
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9 comments:

  1. Vicki BurnsAugust 23, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    So, so pretty! Love the stamp, love the colors!

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  2. LindaAugust 23, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Such a lovely card. Love the flower.

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  3. Karen MAugust 24, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Such pretty cards and fab use of both of the challenges. Love your style! x

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  4. MelodyAugust 24, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Pretty card! That is a beautiful stamp. Thank you for playing with us at CTD.

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  5. LoriAugust 24, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Just beautiful! The stamp is perfect for this week's colors. Thanks for joining us for this week's Color Throwdown!

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  6. Joan ErvinAugust 26, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    All your cards are gorgeous!!! I still have some Cranberry Crisp paper and ink!!!! I especially love your newest version...what a great layout and you have used the colors beautifully!!! Thanks for joining us for the Color Throwdown Challenge!!!!!

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  7. Joan ErvinAugust 26, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    All your cards are gorgeous!!! I still have some Cranberry Crisp paper and ink!!!! I especially love your newest version...what a great layout and you have used the colors beautifully!!! Thanks for joining us for the Color Throwdown Challenge!!!!!

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  8. Wanda CullenAugust 26, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Loved seeing all the different colors using this great retired stamp! Perfect image for the throwdown colors! So happy to have you play along with us!

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  9. Cindy HallAugust 26, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    I love seeing all the ways you've used the stamp set and different ways you've embellished it. All gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing with us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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