Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Fall Flower



Loved this week's Verve sketch - no skewed panels or multiple layers to have to contend with...happy sigh... :)   Thanks, Amber!

This Stella and Rose DP has some great fall colours so out it came.  I resisted the urge, though it was touch and go for a while, to make another card with a maple leaf  LOL!

Instead, I used my favorite card them of flowers.  These PTI flower dies are so much fun and I used all three dies in this set to create this flower.  SU's leaf die finished the flower nicely, the turquoise ribbon gave the card a nice pop of colour (though it looks much more blue in the picture than it actually is) and since the right side seemed a bit empty and no stamp image or sentiment I used worked for me, I added a few butterflies.  Also entering this at the Ribbon Carrousel.

Finished my work for hubby for the time being so I get to spend some time creating today - yeah!   Hope your day allows you a little creative time too :)



 


What's In It?

Paper: Stella and Rose, Early Espresso, Real Red, Kraft, So Saffron, Cream Linen
Accessories: Medium Scallop Die (PTI), Sizzix Leaf Die (SU), Flower Die (PTI), Crimper, Button, Twine, 5/8" Turquoise Satin Ribbon, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch,  Half Pearls, Dimensionals

15 comments:

Dawn Easton said...

Beautiful layered flower and pop of blue with that gorgeous ribbon! I love this sketch too! Why haven't I played along yet??? Better get busy tonight! ha!

Nance Leedy said...

Look at you grooving on the colors! Love this Marisa...what a fabulous sketch and your colors are gorgeous! Glad you've got a day to yourself...enjoy it! (hugs)

Colleen Dietrich said...

Yes, I see what you mean about needing a little balance. I like the butterflies on that second half! They go well with the beautiful flower. ANd glad you had some stamp time. ;)

Vicki Dutcher said...

Gorgeous fun flower!!

Benzi said...

Beautiful, Marisa! I know you fought hard not to do that maple leaf and what a beauty it is. Love your flower, too...makes a gorgeous creation with this wonderful sketch.

Sue said...

Ooh la la, the gorgeous flower and juicy bow just pop right off the screen!! love the colour combo against the kraft!! :)

Emily Keaton said...

This is so beautiful, Marisa! I love those pops of blue. Great DP!!

Danni said...

Beautiful! The colors are just such happy colors...this card just makes me smile!

Anonymous said...

Just lovely as always Marisa. fabulous colours and flower. One of these days I'm going to have a go at one of these sketches! xx

Debbie Carriere said...

Beautiful!!!!! Love the colors, the gorgeous bow, and spray of butterflies.

Andrea Ewen said...

Ahh, a lovely of a card! Those colors look awesome together, so vibrant and beautiful! Regardless of what color that bow is supposed to look like, it looks awesome! Love it...ALL!

Unknown said...

You really do have a wonderful flair for colour Marisa! This card proves it!! xxx

Maureen said...

love the pop of red and blue!! So glad you are enjoying your pti flower dies...did you get all 3 of them or just the scallop...I can't remember :) Hope you're having a good week :) Hump Day!!

Vicki Burdick said...

what a beauty, love the touch of blue!!!

Angela Thomas said...

Love the color combo! Love the flower!! Thanks for joining us at the Ribbon Carousel Challenge.