I am back today with the ColorLab Challenge for the week!
More spring fabulousness (ok, not really a word but you understand)!! But I have a confession. Any stamper who has worked with me knows that Chocolate Chip was a go-to color for me. The key part in that is the “WAS”. As soon as Early Espresso showed up on the scene, my poor Chocolate Chip was left unused and almost forgotten in my drawer. It is so bad that I was literally down to my last sheet of card stock when I started this card. Of course, once I started I was reminded why I love that color so much in the first place.
Fortunately, because I am a ribbon hoarder collector, I still had some left over Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon to use. I saw this amazing flower technique over at Kathy’s blog, Stamping Still. She found the tutorial written by Kelly Acheson that is fantastic. For once, I followed it pretty much exactly. This layout comes from the Paper Players PP39, a clean and simple layout. I cut the edges off some extra ribbon and applied the heat tool to those edges for the horizontal piece of the layout. I added a little sponging to the edges of the designer papers from Greenhouse Gala DSP and added a retired sentiment. Unfortunately, I need this for a sweet friend.
Thanks for stopping in to see me today. I’ll be back tomorrow with a Friday Mashup card. Hope you have a great day!
Stamp: Warmest Regards (retired); Paper: Greenhouse Gala DSP, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White; Ink: Chocolate Chip; Accessories: Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon (retired), Basic Pearls, Sponges, Dimensionals
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19 Comments
Beautiful! A classy design that highlights the gorgeous flower! Love it!
Beautiful! Love that flower!!
Very beautiful card!!!
I felt the same about CC…I am down to the last sheet…you have convinced me I need to get more paper! This card is very pretty and I love that cool flower.
Happy you play with us Jen!!
Smiles,
Lesley 😀
So pretty! What a fabulous flower! I have to try one of those!
Beautiful! Love that flower – thanks for sharing the link to the tutorial!
Very pretty! I understand about the CC–I have to remind myself to pull it out now and then. 🙂 I never thought anything could ‘replace’ my beloved CC!
Wow that flower is gorgeous!
Love that flower–the colors are perfect for a sympathy card!
Love the layout on this. The 2 dsps give the card depth, but still allow the flower to shine! Great job.
I have also been neglecting my Chocolate Chip ever since Early Espresso came to town! It was nice to use it after being apart for so long! And you’ve made another great card with another great ribbon technique.
Wow, gorgeous flower Jen! Love the heat technique you’ve used and these colors are fabulous together! So glad you could join us at the Paper Players! 🙂
Beautiful card! Sorry to hear that you have a need for this card but it is really elegant!
Fun flower! I should try that for club. Bet the ladies would love it.
Gorgeous card! I love that flower, and the DSP is perfect. Sorry for your need for a sympathy card 🙁
I think my love affair with Early Espresso has cooled a bit, I find myself actually reaching for the Chocolate Chip that was my first love more frequently again. It just goes better with some colors!
Teehee! I’m a ribbon hoar…., I mean collector, too. 🙂 Sorry for the occasion, but beautiful card!
There are NO hoarders…only collecters! I had a good chuckle at your comment! Awesome use of color and the texture of your ribbon flower is awesome! Great job!! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players this week!
Glad you tried the ribbon flower, they’re gorgeous aren’t they!
You’ve made a Very beautiful card with it Jennifer.
Such a pretty card! Sometimes the simplest cards are the prettiest.